Thom Harris
@thom-harris.bsky.social
Football Data Analyst for The Athletic ⚽️
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Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre-forward — with 97 goals in two seasons for Sporting CP.
Would his game translate to the Premier League?
Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need?
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.
Would his game translate to the Premier League?
Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need?
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.
Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a striker with an absurd scoring record. Is he what Arsenal need?
With Arsenal in advanced talks to sign Gyokeres, we analyse his strengths and style, and how it might work out for him in the Premier League
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July 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Viktor Gyokeres is a battering ram of a centre-forward — with 97 goals in two seasons for Sporting CP.
Would his game translate to the Premier League?
Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need?
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.
Would his game translate to the Premier League?
Is he the kind of striker that Arsenal need?
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses his style of play, Haaland comparisons and what he would bring.
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🔎 One of the Premier League's most direct attacking players
🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer
🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system
🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United
🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer
🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system
🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United
What Matheus Cunha brings to Manchester United: Confidence, direct dribbling and a striker’s instinct
Cunha could ease the creative burden on Bruno Fernandes and stamp his authority on a stuttering attack
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June 2, 2025 at 7:09 AM
🔎 One of the Premier League's most direct attacking players
🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer
🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system
🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United
🔎 A confident dribbler and positive forward passer
🔎 Experience of playing as No 10 in a 3-4-2-1 system
🔎 Could ease creative burden on Bruno Fernandes
@thom-harris.bsky.social analyses what Matheus Cunha could bring to Manchester United
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Adam Wharton's passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression
The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach
Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach
Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
Adam Wharton’s passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression
The Crystal Palace midfielder takes risks with his passes, pushing incisively through pressure and propelling his team up the pitch
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May 15, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Adam Wharton's passing playbook: Quick switches of play and a natural eye for progression
The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach
Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
The England international is the risk taker at the heart of the #CPFC midfield, and key to their approach
Analysis from @thom-harris.bsky.social and @anantaajith.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/635...
🛡️ A tried-and-tested defensive shape
🏎️ Rapid transitions
💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers
No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season.
Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️
nytimes.com/athletic/63230…
🏎️ Rapid transitions
💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers
No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season.
Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️
nytimes.com/athletic/63230…
May 1, 2025 at 11:11 AM
🛡️ A tried-and-tested defensive shape
🏎️ Rapid transitions
💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers
No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season.
Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️
nytimes.com/athletic/63230…
🏎️ Rapid transitions
💡 Forward-thinking passers and dribblers
No team in Europe's big five leagues have conceded fewer goals at home than Athletic Club this season.
Here's a breakdown of what #MUFC can expect ⬇️
nytimes.com/athletic/63230…
Enjoyed putting this together for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇪🇸
A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including:
🏎️ The free-flowing leaders
⭐️ A breakthrough star
🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs
😬 And the stuttering favourites
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including:
🏎️ The free-flowing leaders
⭐️ A breakthrough star
🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs
😬 And the stuttering favourites
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
March 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Enjoyed putting this together for @theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇪🇸
A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including:
🏎️ The free-flowing leaders
⭐️ A breakthrough star
🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs
😬 And the stuttering favourites
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
A guide to the seven teams vying for the title in the Spanish second tier, including:
🏎️ The free-flowing leaders
⭐️ A breakthrough star
🔴 The pluckiest of underdogs
😬 And the stuttering favourites
www.nytimes.com/athletic/617...
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Good stuff here from @thom-harris.bsky.social on how / why Madrid can steamroll smaller teams but have struggled this term against better sides:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
Why have Real Madrid struggled in big games this season?
Madrid have lost to Barcelona (twice), Liverpool, Milan, Athletic Club and Lille and now face three tough matches against Atletico and City
www.nytimes.com
February 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Good stuff here from @thom-harris.bsky.social on how / why Madrid can steamroll smaller teams but have struggled this term against better sides:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
With Vitor Reis on the verge of becoming City's first January signing, I spoke to his first coaches in Brazil, along with Palmeiras academy co-ordinator João Paulo Sampaio, to find out what makes him so special.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
Vitor Reis is a calm and composed defensive leader – there are echoes of John Stones
The 19-year-old already has an unerring habit of stepping up and taking everything in his stride
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January 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
With Vitor Reis on the verge of becoming City's first January signing, I spoke to his first coaches in Brazil, along with Palmeiras academy co-ordinator João Paulo Sampaio, to find out what makes him so special.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇧🇷⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
@theathleticfc.bsky.social 🇧🇷⬇️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has made more assists than Villarreal’s Álex Baena since the start of last season, but he’s been desperately unlucky not to have more.
A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈
www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...
A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈
www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...
Alex Baena may be Europe’s most creative player – but his numbers should be even better
Baena leads La Liga in assists via open-play crosses, set-pieces and through balls over the past two seasons - yet the best is yet to come
www.nytimes.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:06 AM
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has made more assists than Villarreal’s Álex Baena since the start of last season, but he’s been desperately unlucky not to have more.
A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈
www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...
A profile for @theathleticfc.bsky.social, and why summer interest will be through the roof 📈
www.nytimes.com/athletic/589...