As compared to zone coverage, man coverage has very few rules for a defensive back. This allows a defender to focus on his assigned receiver, leading to more aggressive and effective play. Man-to-man ...

This article is part of a wider series in partnership with Football Manager 26, which looks at the strengths and weaknesses of famous historical and contemporary tactics. The story of football teams ...

Football is a game of inches, seconds, and tactical masterminds. While individual brilliance often steals the headlines, it's the unseen hand of formations, the strategic blueprints dictating player ...