Attacking Player Analysis

STATUS: DRAFT

Attacking players are judged on goals and assists, but their real contribution extends far beyond the final statistics. Your analysis should capture how they create space, link play, and contribute to the team’s attacking patterns.

Movement Timing Relative to Ball Progression

Run Timing Analysis

Early Runs

• Running before ball carrier is ready
• Effect on defensive organisation
• Success rate when ball is played
• Alternative options created for ball carrier

Perfect Timing

• Arriving as ball is played
• Effect on defensive ability to track
• Success rate of receiving pass
• Quality of subsequent action

Late Runs

• Running after ball has been played
• Effect on attacking momentum
• Alternative contributions to attack
• Learning from timing mistakes

Decision-Making in Final Third Scenarios

Decision Categories

Shooting Decisions

• Appropriate shooting opportunities taken
• Quality of shot selection
• Success rate from different angles
• Alternative options considered

Passing Decisions

• Creating better opportunities for teammates
• Maintaining possession under pressure
• Building attacking momentum
• Risk vs reward assessment

Dribbling Decisions

• 1v1 situations and success rate
• Space creation through dribbling
• Risk assessment in different areas
• Effect on team attacking rhythm

Link-Up Play Effectiveness

Link-Up Contribution

• First touch quality in tight spaces
• Speed of combination play
• Creation of space for teammates
• Maintenance of attacking tempo

Support Positioning

• Availability for difficult passes
• Movement to create passing angles
• Dragging defenders out of position
• Providing attacking alternatives

Part of the Learn How To Analyse A Match Course - Individual Performance Analysis (Draft)