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Million Manhoef (2002) is a Dutch winger whose blend of pace, tactical intelligence, and directness has made him one of the most promising attacking talents to emerge from the Netherlands in recent years.

The Dutch U21 international progressed through VPV Purmersteijn, AVV Zeeburgia, and Amsterdamsche FC before joining Vitesse at 15.

He quickly distinguished himself with technical flair and a fearless approach in the final third.

Manhoef made his Eredivisie debut in 2020/2021 and steadily became a key figure at Vitesse.

This culminated in the 2022/2023 season, when he scored nine goals in 34 appearances and earned the club’s Player of the Year award, a testament to his consistent impact and maturity on the pitch.

His style is defined by intelligent movement off the ball, the ability to stretch defences with pace, and a knack for arriving in scoring positions at decisive moments.

He combines a direct attacking threat with creative interplay.

In February 2024, he took the next step in his career by joining Stoke City in the EFL Championship.

Amid a relegation battle, Manhoef made an immediate impression, scoring vital goals and demonstrating composure under pressure.

At the same time, his off-the-ball runs and vision added a new dimension to the Potters attack.

Over the 2024/2025 season, he became a regular starter, contributing seven goals in 38 appearances.

This cements his reputation as a player capable of influencing games consistently and with the potential to grow into a top-tier European winger.

This Million Manhoef scout report and player analysis will analyse his playing style, tactical role, and the qualities that make him a player capable of making a lasting impact, with the potential to rise to higher levels in England or elsewhere in Europe.

Alexis Saelemaekers is one of the more underrated players who has been performing very well and progressing a lot over the last few seasons.

Saelemaekers is a 26-year-old Belgian international who started his career at RSC Anderlecht before moving to Serie A in 2020, joining AC Milan and gradually earning playing time with the team.

Even though Saelemaekers was not a guaranteed starter in Milan’s XI back then, he showed impressive progress season after season, despite inconsistent playing time and being used in various positions.

Crucially, Saelemaekers was then loaned out to Bologna and AS Roma during the 2023/2024 and the 2024/2025 seasons, respectively, making a considerable impact for both teams with compelling performances.

Saelemaekers came back to Milan much stronger for the 2025/2026 season.

The proof for this is that Massimiliano Allegri preferred to start most, if not all, the games with Alexis Saelemaekers as a right winger or wing-back, believing in his ability to help the team throughout the season without needing to sign a left-footed inverted winger.

This Alexis Saelemaekers scout report aims to examine his development and how he has become much more decisive and effective than in his initial seasons in Serie A.

There are few clubs in Germany comparable to FC Schalke 04.

As one of the oldest and most traditional clubs in Germany, with a very emotional and impatient fanbase, Schalke has been a key part of the Bundesliga for most of its history.

However, die Königsblauen also has a reputation as a club of chaos.

After multiple rough years and many bad player and coach signings, Schalke spiralled downwards towards the relegation zone and was relegated in 2021.

After a coaching change during that season, the club was promoted back to the Bundesliga, but after just one season in the top flight, Schalke had to go back to 2. Bundesliga.

Not even 10 years after magical nights in the UEFA Champions League with players like Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka playing for the team, Schalke hit rock bottom, finishing in the bottom half of the 2. Bundesliga two years in a row.

During the summer of 2025, Schalke made major changes, hiring Frank Baumann as a new CSO and Miron Muslić as manager.

So far, its worked.

After nine matchdays, Schalke currently sit in second place behind only SV Elversberg.

In a great position to fight for promotion back to the Bundesliga, Miron Muslić tactics created a new dynamic and enthusiasm for the club.

In this Schalke tactical analysis, we will examine how Muslić quickly transformed Schalke back into a good team, what defines their style of play, and what tactics the Austrian coach has brought to Gelsenkirchen.

Crystal Palace take on Liverpool in round 16 of the EFL Cup.

Centre-back Marc Guéhi was heavily linked with Liverpool but a deal was not made.

Take a look at his scout report and how he can shut down Liverpool attackers today.

Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur in the round of 16 for the EFL Cup.

Take a look at our recruitment analysis and how Newcastle United tried to strengthen their squad over the summer to make far runs in competitions like these.

Wolverhampton Wanderers take Chelsea in the EFL Cup.

Take a look back at our 2022 tactical analysis of Vitor Pereira tactics at Corinthians where we looked all into his coaching philosophy.