Some tactics-obsessed football YouTubers to watch 

Although podcasts and forums appeal to football fans, given the rise of video-based content, platforms like YouTube are an understandable preference for millions of supporters. People who have a strong affinity with the beautiful game are also partial to tactical breakdowns and focus on modern-day systems. Forget transfer news and the like; these football connoisseurs want in-depth tactical dives. 

Through YouTube, fans everywhere are subscribing to these tactics-obsessed content creators. Some videos help fans with their fantasy football picks, others come in handy when betting through a sportsbook, while others want to know what the experts say about their beloved team. Thankfully, for fans who love the game’s tactical side, some fantastic YouTubers have managed to amass huge followings due to their passion for game-changing decisions from managers. 

So, if you want to add some football content to your YouTube homepage this season, then below are some tactics-obsessed channels you should consider checking out. 

The Coaches’ Voice

While The Coaches’ Voice isn’t a YouTuber, it’s a channel people with a penchant for the tactical side of the sport tend to favor. Featuring instantly recognizable faces like Jose Mourinho and Cesc Fabregas, these inspirational figures know what they’re talking about, having been there and done it. If you want to learn about coaching at all levels, this much-loved channel interviews some of the sport’s tactical masterminds. 

James Lawrence Allcott

A channel that has recently experienced notable growth, James Lawrence Allcott is becoming a trusted face in the football tactics space. One look at his page will tell you just how much Allcott loves the various tactical decisions made in games. He offers videos on how Manchester City’s new-look team could set up this season, plus videos on Thomas Frank’s system at Spurs and much more. Explained clearly and concisely, James Lawrence Allcott knows his stuff and deserves the growth he’s currently experiencing. 

Tifo Football

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Tifo Football is your channel if you’d prefer to get your football tactics alongside a burst of color. Offering analysis combined with a unique art style, this top-notch channel is adored by football fans everywhere thanks to the talented team of creators who make it so special. Also offering historical videos and geopolitical breakdowns of the game, Tifo Football is excellent. 

Tactics HUB

Although Tactics HUB has quietened down recently and doesn’t upload as many videos as it used to, it’s a channel you can still explore, given the array of informative content on there, much of which is timeless. Tactics HUB could also return, particularly given the channel’s reputation in this space. Offering sharp insight on the tactical aspect of this truly wonderful sport, Tactics HUB is worth checking out. 

RDF Tactics

A slightly different inclusion compared to the rest is that RDF Tactics predominantly focuses on Football Manager and how tactical decisions can help players win leagues. Still, many of his tactical breakdowns can apply to the game in the real world, with this aspiring analyst and scout having a huge passion for the game’s finer details. Seen by many as a bridge between digital and real football worlds, RDF Tactics brings something unique to the table. Even if you don’t play Football Manager, you’ll still find his various uploads incredibly interesting given his evident knowledge. 

Progressive Soccer, Purist Football, The Athletic FC, Football Meta, and Macca Coaching also deserve special mention.