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Scott Martin
Opposition Analyst | Tactical Analyst | Author
I’m the Opposition Analyst for the North Carolina Courage and a senior tactical analyst with Total Football Analysis. Over the past several years, I’ve worked across professional, national team, and NCAA levels — helping teams connect data, tactics, and human performance.
My background is a bit unconventional. Before entering soccer full-time, I studied philosophy and theology — a foundation that still shapes how I think about the game. It taught me to ask better questions, think systematically, and see football as both an art and a science.
Across my roles — analyst, coach, and author — my mission stays consistent: to make the game smarter, more intentional, and more human. I’ve consulted on projects for clubs in the EPL, MLS, and A-League, served as a tactical researcher for national team broadcasts, and co-authored The Soccer Parenting Handbook alongside UNC-Chapel Hill professor Chris Mumford. I've also taken a lead role in a tactical innovation and data analytics project with a top national team.
At the core of my work is a commitment to understanding the game deeply and communicating those insights clearly. As an opposition analyst, I focus on turning complex tactical and data-driven information into practical strategies that help teams prepare, adapt, and perform. Whether building game models, refining scouting processes, or collaborating with coaches and players, my goal is always the same — to provide clarity, inspire confidence, and elevate performance through analysis that connects ideas to outcomes.
The Perfect Gift for Real Madrid Fans
Real Madrid was a broken club.
With the departures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane, they suffered a humiliating 2018/19 campaign. That includes one of the darkest week's in the club's history, seeing them lose the Champions League, La Liga, and the Copa del Rey within a week.
The club had lost their way. To restore order and the club's identity, Real Madrid brought Zidane back into the fold.
Revitalizing Real Madrid takes a deep look at the tactics and storylines to emerge from the La Liga winning 2019/20 season. Through helpful tactical diagrams, beautiful data visualizations, and clear descriptions, you'll discover how Zinedine Zidane revitalized Real Madrid.
The All-in-One Guide for Soccer Moms and Dads
Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned coach, this is the ultimate guide to soccer.
World Cup winners, USA internationals, college coaches, and development gurus join UNC professor Chris Mumford and me to create a parent-oriented view of the youth game. Developmental timelines, the mental approach, soccer knowledge, and parenting a youth athlete are the topics. Inspired by youth athletes and their families, The Soccer Parenting Handbook is the all-in-one guide intentional soccer moms and soccer dads crave.
You can find it on Amazon and The Book Depository.
The Football Legacy Magazine - Die Meister Edition
These are the champions, this is their story.
This English language magazine combines the tactical intricacies of recent UEFA Champions League Winners with the storylines that cemented their legacies.
An all-star cast of tactical analysts is joined by world-renowned journalists and tacticians to recreate the stories of champions past.
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Analysis Articles
Can't get enough soccer tactics? Check out my work at Total Football Analysis. With 70+ articles to my name, you're sure to find an analysis of your favorite team or topic of interest.
Podcast Appearances
A staple in the Total Football Analysis La Liga Podcast, fans love the in-depth tactics and analysis. Join pro soccer player Alex Comsia, UNC professor Chris Mumford, and me each week.
