The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast

The tactical trends of 2023

In this episode, we discuss the tactical trends of 2023.
The Athletic’s Michael Cox, Mark Carey and Liam Tharme join Ali Maxwell to explore…
First up, full backs and defenders moving into midfield. Inversions, actions and equal &amp; opposite reactions are all covered here.
Did the back three become an endangered species in 2023 and will wingbacks go the way of the Dodo in 2024?
What were the big statistical trends this year? More goals, fewer red cards and the comeback of… the comeback.
The 2023 “Calendar Year” table finds Chelsea and Aston Villa in unexpected places.
And Michael reflects on the multiple tactical evolutions we saw during the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Produced by Steve Hankey.
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Hosted by Michael Bailey, revered football tactics writer Michael Cox is joined by more of The Athletic's brightest tactics and data analytics writers to break down the tactical and technical details behind the biggest footballing stories each week - assessing the latest trends, systems, players, managers and all manner of statistics in order to give you a deeper understanding of the game.