@thom-harris.bsky.social
Football Data Analyst for The Athletic ⚽️
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.
🔎 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
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...
🛡️ 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…
Hi Alfie, that’s very kind thank you! Will send you a DM
27.03.2025 19:05 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A table showing the top seven teams in the Spanish second tier, with just two points separating Racing Club Santander at the top and Real Oviedo in sixth.
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...
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...
Taking a defensive midfielder from the third tier, playing him up front and watching him score away at two of last season’s top six – now that’s coaching
26.01.2025 21:31 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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...
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...
