New video out on the Backseat Baller channel!

An alternative look at Bryan Mbeumo's move to Manchester United, focusing on the transfer value and whether it was the right deal to make for the price.

Was Bryan Mbeumo REALLY Worth £70 Million?

youtu.be/7KtOL7K4WnY

Now that the transfer is (pretty much) official, I've written a new article on Bryan Mbeumo!

This time, instead of focusing on his performances, I look at his £71 million price tag to see whether United have overpaid again.

Hope you enjoy! Feedback appreciated!

backseatballer.com/2025/07/19/m...

New video up on YouTube! This time I cover the data behind Dean Huijsen's move to Real Madrid, and why I believe him to be a massive talent for the future:

youtu.be/JRrbPE_5x20

Mika Biereth is tearing up Ligue 1 right now with Monaco. He's the best poacher in Europe right now in my opinion, but who is he? What do his stats say, and why might Arsenal regret selling him last year?

I answer all those questions in my latest YouTube video!

youtu.be/HdrPbTe9Mq4

Writing a short piece on Arsenal's set pieces, but this has come up during my analysis. United suck at defending set pieces. And it's hurting them, badly. United's set piece defending contributes to the greatest share of xG conceded in the Prem.

One of the fun things about making articles and YouTube videos as a solo project is being able to have fun with the non-data side of things.

For example, making cover images and thumbnails. All of a sudden, graphic design is my passion and I spend time looking at fonts.

I recently posted an article on my website covering the next star striker coming out of the Bundesliga, Omar Marmoush:

- Counter attacking specialist
- Doing it against the big teams
- Why it might not last...

Read it here! ⬇️
backseatballer.com/2024/11/06/o...