Playing Ahead. The History of Football Tactics That Changed the Game

This edition tells the story of the evolution of football thought — from the simplest formations to total football, catenaccio, the Soviet school, tiki-taka, and counter-pressing. Each tactical system is examined through the ideas of the coaches who created it — Michels, Cruyff, Lobanovsky, Guardiola, Rangnick, and Klopp. The book is suitable for coaches, football players, and fans who want to understand the game more deeply beyond the score on the scoreboard.