Reposted by Mark CareyBeren Cross @berencross.bsky.social · 25/06/2026He's more than just a finisher, however. His underlying data shows he is classed as a playmaker in this dashboard from @markcarey93.bsky.social. Couldn't help noticing how similar his profile was to Igor Paixao's last season, just from the other flank. #lufc 0201
Reposted by Mark CareyHenry Bushnell @henrybushnell.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🚨 @theathletic.com's World Cup simulator is live 🚨 Incredibly cool, interactive tool where you can play out any set of results, in any group, and see how it impacts any given team's probability of advancing: www.nytimes.com/athletic/int... 1374
Reposted by Mark CareyConor O'Neill @conor-oneill.bsky.social · 10/06/2026We launched our comprehensive and visually stunning interactive World Cup player profiles page today. A huge amount of work went into this from loads of people. I wrote about Bruno Fernandes, among others. Check out Stars of Soccer for free here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/int...nytimes.comBruno Fernandes: Stars of Soccer, World Cup 2026Read The Athletic's detailed profile of Portugal's Bruno Fernandes. 143
Reposted by Mark CareyMark Carey @markcarey93.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Introducing @theathleticfc.bsky.social's new season-level player dashboard. Fuelled by data from Opta and SkillCorner, this dashboard should provide you with a one-stop shop for all your recruitment and scouting needs. Explainer here: nytimes.com/athletic/724... 1324
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 07/05/2026NEW POD 🚨 It's Champions League semi-final review time. We discuss Arsenal’s defensive solidity, to the most complete side in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain. @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/410252pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: PSG’s brilliance & Arsenal’s immense defenceThis week, we’re reviewing a compelling set of Champions League semi-finals.From Arsenal’s defensive solidity, to the most complete side in Europe, Paris Saint-Germain. Host: Michael BaileyGue... 031
Mark Carey @markcarey93.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Introducing @theathleticfc.bsky.social's new season-level player dashboard. Fuelled by data from Opta and SkillCorner, this dashboard should provide you with a one-stop shop for all your recruitment and scouting needs. Explainer here: nytimes.com/athletic/724... 1324
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 30/04/2026NEW POD! With only five players across Europe’s top five leagues on 20 goals or more... We're asking... where have all the goalscorers gone? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social pod.fo/e/40aaf3pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Where have all the goalscorers gone?With only five players across Europe’s top five leagues on 20 goals or more.Today we’re asking: where have all the goalscorers gone?Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey & Liam Th... 031
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 23/04/2026NEW POD! 🚨 This week's show is all about Bruno Fernandes and the Premier League record for most assists in a season. So what’s the secret behind the Manchester United midfielder's creative genius? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/405283pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Bruno Fernandes: Creative geniusBruno Fernandes is on the cusp of breaking the Premier League record for most assists in a single season. So why hasn’t the record been beaten in more than 20 years?And what’s the secret behin... 011
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 09/04/2026NEW POD 🚨 This week we're talking all things attack. Who does it best, and do attackers all need to defend? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social & @mattdaviesadams.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3fa3a2pod.foWho has the best attack in Europe?Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast · April 9 · 34m 112
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 05/04/2026Manchester City were deserving winners against Liverpool, but Arne Slot's side were on par — if not the stronger side — for the opening 35 minutes. So what went wrong? 📝 @markcarey93.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/717... 3262
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 02/04/2026NEW POD! 🚨 This week, we're talking all things midfield combinations. How do you build a complete midfield? @zonal-marking.bsky.social @michaeljbailey.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @liamtharme.bsky.social have the answers! pod.fo/e/3ead58pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Man United & England: How to build a complete midfieldThis week, we’re discussing midfield combinations.From your creators, to destroyers; how do player roles complement each other?Let’s build a complete midfield!Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michae... 001
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 26/03/2026NEW POD! 🚨 What impact is football’s relentless schedule having on players and matches? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @liamtharme.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3c24c0pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: The impact of football’s relentless scheduleThis week, we’re discussing football’s relentless schedule.What impact is it having on players and matches?And… can we measure whether football is actually more intense than it used to be?Hos... 011
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 20/03/2026POD 🚨 Did Premier League clubs really struggle in the Champions League Round of 16? Or not? With @zonal-marking.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social @markcarey93.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social pod.fo/e/3b2736pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Have Premier League clubs really struggled in Europe?This week, we’re discussing an enthralling round of Champions League Round of 16 ties.From Premier League struggles and Pep Guardiola’s European record, to how good Bayern Munich and Real Madri... 002
Reposted by Mark CareyThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast @tacticspod.bsky.social · 12/02/2026NEW POD! 🚨 The team talk tactical trends. High, low and mid-blocks. And a serious discussion on the health risks around heading. With @markcarey93.bsky.social, @zonal-marking.bsky.social, @liamtharme.bsky.social & @michaeljbailey.bsky.social. pod.fo/e/38e7c5pod.foThe Athletic FC Tactics Podcast: Premier League trends: How to break down low blocksThis week — we’re talking tactical trends… from low blocks, to headed clearances and the return of long-range screamers.Host: Michael BaileyGuests: Michael Cox, Mark Carey, Liam TharmeProduce... 011
Mark Carey @markcarey93.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Travel 25 minutes out of Lisbon, and you might find the most upwardly mobile club in Portugal. Great to chat with Felix Kruger & Tom Worville on their new project with Dionny Macedo and Luís Ferreira. SU Sintrense are in good hands since Kruger invested in the club. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...nytimes.comThe soccer analytics experts aiming to transform a club in Portugal’s fourth divisionSport Uniao Sintrense have never featured in their nation's top-flight before, but four men are aiming to change that 091
