John ZuidemaNuri Şahin’s AntalyasporNuri Şahin has officially transitioned to managing, about a year ago I looked at his old tactics to see what he’s been up to.2 min read·Jul 10, 2023----
John ZuidemaInvestigating Ball-Striking: ShootingUsing Dominik Szoboszlai, Kai Havertz, Yann Kouemi and myself, the complicated topic of ball-striking in shooting is unpacked.29 min read·Jul 4, 2023--1--1
John ZuidemaJulien Duranville Player AnalysisBorussia Dortmund has (allegedly) signed a 16 year old from Anderlecht, which probably means we should pay attention…4 min read·Jan 26, 2023----
John ZuidemaLet’s Talk About Scouting BiasesRecently I became self aware of how much I had developed a ‘mental game model’ and it’s subsequent impact on the way that I perceive…6 min read·Jan 15, 2023--1--1
John ZuidemaDarwin Núñez, FinishingIt’s been a long time since player was so heavily under a microscope in the manner which Darwin Núñez is at the moment.7 min read·Dec 27, 2022--2--2
John ZuidemaPragmatism, Communication, PragmatismDyche is definitely a pragmatic manager… just not because of why you think.4 min read·Sep 1, 2022--1--1
John ZuidemaExpanding on the Concept of Technical EmpathyArsène Wenger talks in his book about technical empathy, but stops there. Could he have discussed the idea of tactical empathy as well?6 min read·May 27, 2022--2--2
John ZuidemaHugo Ekitike Player AnalysisFor the next few decades, we will probably continue to hear the same quip over and over. “___ is the next Mbappe!” has become the new “___…6 min read·May 23, 2022----
John ZuidemaThe Erling Haaland DilemmaDoes signing a good player always make one team better? And does losing a good player always make one team worse?8 min read·May 11, 2022----