Footy_metrics
@footy-metrics.bsky.social
Rotterdam / Football obsessive / data enthousiast / Feyenoord fan
There's obvious caveats with this (played only ~700 minutes, not all from midfield), but point still partly stands
I'm not saying he was/would've been a world-beater for us, but I always felt his ability to consistently get at the end of chances was a bit overlooked
I'm not saying he was/would've been a world-beater for us, but I always felt his ability to consistently get at the end of chances was a bit overlooked
March 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
There's obvious caveats with this (played only ~700 minutes, not all from midfield), but point still partly stands
I'm not saying he was/would've been a world-beater for us, but I always felt his ability to consistently get at the end of chances was a bit overlooked
I'm not saying he was/would've been a world-beater for us, but I always felt his ability to consistently get at the end of chances was a bit overlooked
Overall, I'm very curious how Van Persie will set up the midfield, especially when everyone is back fit. I think we have quite a lot of quality players in midfield, but I'm still not fully convinced it's rightly balanced, if that makes sense
March 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Overall, I'm very curious how Van Persie will set up the midfield, especially when everyone is back fit. I think we have quite a lot of quality players in midfield, but I'm still not fully convinced it's rightly balanced, if that makes sense
I think Milambo could potentially develop well into that role, as he's shown at times already, but he has been run into the ground this season. He shouldn't have to play almost every game in the future, as he was earlier this season
March 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I think Milambo could potentially develop well into that role, as he's shown at times already, but he has been run into the ground this season. He shouldn't have to play almost every game in the future, as he was earlier this season
Especially with Giménez gone, we are lacking some presence and dominance in the opponent's box imo. Although Ueda played really well against FC Twente, he's not that dominant in the box compared to Giménez. A proper box-crashing midfielder could also benefit our striker
March 19, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Especially with Giménez gone, we are lacking some presence and dominance in the opponent's box imo. Although Ueda played really well against FC Twente, he's not that dominant in the box compared to Giménez. A proper box-crashing midfielder could also benefit our striker
Let me know if you encounter problems, then I can maybe look for another solution next time I do something like this
February 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Let me know if you encounter problems, then I can maybe look for another solution next time I do something like this
If you've made it this far, thanks a lot for reading!
Let me know what you think of this format, and especially the video clips as this is the first time I've tried something like this
Let me know what you think of this format, and especially the video clips as this is the first time I've tried something like this
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
If you've made it this far, thanks a lot for reading!
Let me know what you think of this format, and especially the video clips as this is the first time I've tried something like this
Let me know what you think of this format, and especially the video clips as this is the first time I've tried something like this
As a pure Wieffer successor as a lone pivot, he needs some work in the duelling and defensive department. But all in all, I think he can actually work really well in Hwang's current role, with someone physical (Moder) next to him
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
As a pure Wieffer successor as a lone pivot, he needs some work in the duelling and defensive department. But all in all, I think he can actually work really well in Hwang's current role, with someone physical (Moder) next to him
In conclusion: I'm happily surprised by the maturity Targhalline is showing. He's very secure on the ball and doesn't tend to lose it in dangerous positions. Off the ball, he also has a very good feeling of cutting off passing lanes, and sensing when to press
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
In conclusion: I'm happily surprised by the maturity Targhalline is showing. He's very secure on the ball and doesn't tend to lose it in dangerous positions. Off the ball, he also has a very good feeling of cutting off passing lanes, and sensing when to press
The awareness of movement behind him, especially when defending in his own half, is something he needs to improve imo, especially if he is to be a lone holding midfielder long-term
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The awareness of movement behind him, especially when defending in his own half, is something he needs to improve imo, especially if he is to be a lone holding midfielder long-term
🔴Awareness of runs in-behind
Another reason why I think Targhalline is definitely not a lone '6' (yet), is his defensive awareness. As mentioned before, he's an intelligent presser when it comes to forward pressing, but he does then largely disregard the opponents behind him
Another reason why I think Targhalline is definitely not a lone '6' (yet), is his defensive awareness. As mentioned before, he's an intelligent presser when it comes to forward pressing, but he does then largely disregard the opponents behind him
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🔴Awareness of runs in-behind
Another reason why I think Targhalline is definitely not a lone '6' (yet), is his defensive awareness. As mentioned before, he's an intelligent presser when it comes to forward pressing, but he does then largely disregard the opponents behind him
Another reason why I think Targhalline is definitely not a lone '6' (yet), is his defensive awareness. As mentioned before, he's an intelligent presser when it comes to forward pressing, but he does then largely disregard the opponents behind him
He is pretty decent in aerial duels, though. His timing and anticipation for aerial duels is generally pretty good. It's mainly the ground duelling that is an issue for me
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
He is pretty decent in aerial duels, though. His timing and anticipation for aerial duels is generally pretty good. It's mainly the ground duelling that is an issue for me
He likes to position himself well to intercept passes, which he's pretty good at, but he seems to not like to get into direct duels. That might also be because he doesn't have the duelling strength to win the majority of those ground duels
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
He likes to position himself well to intercept passes, which he's pretty good at, but he seems to not like to get into direct duels. That might also be because he doesn't have the duelling strength to win the majority of those ground duels
🔴Engagement in duels
I've often seen Targhalline compared to Wieffer, but that's not very logical imo. Targhalline doesn't have that duelling power and defensive security Wieffer gave us. He generally doesn't engage in ground duels a lot.
I've often seen Targhalline compared to Wieffer, but that's not very logical imo. Targhalline doesn't have that duelling power and defensive security Wieffer gave us. He generally doesn't engage in ground duels a lot.
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🔴Engagement in duels
I've often seen Targhalline compared to Wieffer, but that's not very logical imo. Targhalline doesn't have that duelling power and defensive security Wieffer gave us. He generally doesn't engage in ground duels a lot.
I've often seen Targhalline compared to Wieffer, but that's not very logical imo. Targhalline doesn't have that duelling power and defensive security Wieffer gave us. He generally doesn't engage in ground duels a lot.
However, I don't see this as much of an issue either when he plays in a team where the build-up qualities of his teammates are at a higher level
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
However, I don't see this as much of an issue either when he plays in a team where the build-up qualities of his teammates are at a higher level
🟠Drops very deep to collect the ball
Targhalline tends to drop very deep to receive the ball. When the build-up isn't working, he tends to position himself next to the centre-backs, outside the opponent's block. I personally don't like that as that often doesn't have much value
Targhalline tends to drop very deep to receive the ball. When the build-up isn't working, he tends to position himself next to the centre-backs, outside the opponent's block. I personally don't like that as that often doesn't have much value
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🟠Drops very deep to collect the ball
Targhalline tends to drop very deep to receive the ball. When the build-up isn't working, he tends to position himself next to the centre-backs, outside the opponent's block. I personally don't like that as that often doesn't have much value
Targhalline tends to drop very deep to receive the ball. When the build-up isn't working, he tends to position himself next to the centre-backs, outside the opponent's block. I personally don't like that as that often doesn't have much value
🟠Weak foot usage
Targhalline very rarely uses his left foot. In his case this isn't as much of an issue because a) his weak-foot ability is pretty decent when utilized, and b) he has the agility and dribbling to create all kinds of passing angles, even just with his right foot
Targhalline very rarely uses his left foot. In his case this isn't as much of an issue because a) his weak-foot ability is pretty decent when utilized, and b) he has the agility and dribbling to create all kinds of passing angles, even just with his right foot
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🟠Weak foot usage
Targhalline very rarely uses his left foot. In his case this isn't as much of an issue because a) his weak-foot ability is pretty decent when utilized, and b) he has the agility and dribbling to create all kinds of passing angles, even just with his right foot
Targhalline very rarely uses his left foot. In his case this isn't as much of an issue because a) his weak-foot ability is pretty decent when utilized, and b) he has the agility and dribbling to create all kinds of passing angles, even just with his right foot
We've seen we as a team have had some issues with transition moments this season. Targhalline shows he is sharp in transitions, stopping potentially dangerous counter-attacks from opponents, and also starting them for his own team at times
vimeo.com/1058726122?s...
vimeo.com/1058726122?s...
targhalline_transition
This is "targhalline_transition" by Footy_metrics on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
We've seen we as a team have had some issues with transition moments this season. Targhalline shows he is sharp in transitions, stopping potentially dangerous counter-attacks from opponents, and also starting them for his own team at times
vimeo.com/1058726122?s...
vimeo.com/1058726122?s...
🟢Pressing & ground covering
Targhalline is generally a good presser. He's deceptively quick, which means he can catch out opponents when they think they have more time than Targhalline actually gives him
vimeo.com/1058725785?s...
Targhalline is generally a good presser. He's deceptively quick, which means he can catch out opponents when they think they have more time than Targhalline actually gives him
vimeo.com/1058725785?s...
targhalline_pressing
This is "targhalline_pressing" by Footy_metrics on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🟢Pressing & ground covering
Targhalline is generally a good presser. He's deceptively quick, which means he can catch out opponents when they think they have more time than Targhalline actually gives him
vimeo.com/1058725785?s...
Targhalline is generally a good presser. He's deceptively quick, which means he can catch out opponents when they think they have more time than Targhalline actually gives him
vimeo.com/1058725785?s...
🟢Interceptions
Out of possession, he shows signs of an intelligent player as well. He's frequently looking around to position himself for interceptions, and he's generally very good at intercepting passes and recovering possession in that way
vimeo.com/1058724832?s...
Out of possession, he shows signs of an intelligent player as well. He's frequently looking around to position himself for interceptions, and he's generally very good at intercepting passes and recovering possession in that way
vimeo.com/1058724832?s...
targhalline_interceptions
This is "targhalline_interceptions" by Footy_metrics on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🟢Interceptions
Out of possession, he shows signs of an intelligent player as well. He's frequently looking around to position himself for interceptions, and he's generally very good at intercepting passes and recovering possession in that way
vimeo.com/1058724832?s...
Out of possession, he shows signs of an intelligent player as well. He's frequently looking around to position himself for interceptions, and he's generally very good at intercepting passes and recovering possession in that way
vimeo.com/1058724832?s...
Also further up the pitch, Targhalline shows his intelligence in terms of off-ball movement. He picks up smart positions to help out his teammates, and can also contribute with well-timed runs in-behind, albeit not that often
vimeo.com/1058725046?s...
vimeo.com/1058725046?s...
targhalline_movement
This is "targhalline_movement" by Footy_metrics on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
vimeo.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Also further up the pitch, Targhalline shows his intelligence in terms of off-ball movement. He picks up smart positions to help out his teammates, and can also contribute with well-timed runs in-behind, albeit not that often
vimeo.com/1058725046?s...
vimeo.com/1058725046?s...
🟢Movement
Another crucial aspect for a pivot in build-up is movement to receive from the first line. Targhalline shows this in abundance. He never hides, always wants to receive the ball, and will always move around to get away from opponents to be able to receive
Another crucial aspect for a pivot in build-up is movement to receive from the first line. Targhalline shows this in abundance. He never hides, always wants to receive the ball, and will always move around to get away from opponents to be able to receive
February 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
🟢Movement
Another crucial aspect for a pivot in build-up is movement to receive from the first line. Targhalline shows this in abundance. He never hides, always wants to receive the ball, and will always move around to get away from opponents to be able to receive
Another crucial aspect for a pivot in build-up is movement to receive from the first line. Targhalline shows this in abundance. He never hides, always wants to receive the ball, and will always move around to get away from opponents to be able to receive