Analyzing Every Action of My Game | Left Wing Back Analysis

About Me
Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 30
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Hartford Athletic
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: Charleston Battery
Previous Teams: FC Tulsa, Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[JoaoBatista-lxsl]

been waiting for this, Ive started playing left back as right footed. Learned a lot from this video

[AmericanMessiFan]

I am a right footed LWB, so this was so fun and helpful. Love the every touch analysis series.

[saminchowdhury]

From your commentary in between the interval 4:50 to 5:00, you clearly mentioned that you too are learning more from watching your own game! Since its a win for both you and us the audience, we'd really appreciate if you keep on posting your game analysis videos on a regular basis man! Thanks a lot! Big fan sir!

[Giuseppe]

matt, as a winger who gets grabbed alot, next time that a guy grabs you like that at 6:26 swat the crap out of his arm. ur not fouling as hes the one initiating the illegal contact and as long as ur not too vicious he'll remember not to try grabbing you

[shmooth]

good game, appreciate the highlights and self-critique.

i would like to see Matt be a lot more aggressive going to goal - not always looking for the low risk open pass, going outside, going back, etc. you mentioned this on that one touch in center mid. if you're playing left back and you're up the field, then start looking middle for passes, give and go's, take somebody off the dribble, at least get in trouble with the coach a couple of times.

i would love to see more one touches, too. from teammates as well.

so, head has to be up. if someone comes at you, then you have to be ready to go around or thru them. just you looking up more is going to cause the other team problems. maybe dawdle on the ball a bit, see what happens. of course, you have to be strong on the ball -- you can't just get stripped -- but you're at this level because you deserve to be here and you've earned it, and you're getting better and going higher, and you're going to be one of, if not _the_, most dynamic players on the field.

and play _into_ a crowd, into the middle, top of the box, force the defense to react, force them to trip someone, push someone in the back, made a judgment mistake, slip, trip, put something on frame from 25 out, etc. there are 8 opposing players staring at you? ok, great - find your guy for the give and go. you got both feet, inside and outside, deliver it - then go Messi-style and sprint to get the ball back and the defense will be in deep trouble. tell Prince you don't care if all 10 players are giving him a bear hug, he's getting the rock and he's getting it back to you.

if the pass doesn't get there, eh, they will try to break, but... you can try to win, or just not lose.

i like the idea of thinking a bit more like a UFC fighter - your job is not to win, it's to entertain _and_ win. if everybody parks the bus, there won't be any scouts or fans coming to your games, and we wouldn't be able to blame them.

once you're playing MLS and you want to play safe, fine, but until that happens, hopefully soon, then make everyone on the field know that you need to be respected, even at left back.

i don't necessarily agree on that last head ball. prob important to interfere with the offensive player at least a bit, but i don't think you need to win that header. going to ground is tough - if that happens, then you have to be back up and sprinting and grabbing and pulling and getting back goalside as much as possible.

good luck!

[JoshuaSmith-tovz]

your technique has improved so much over the years!!! you've become truly exemplary in the physcical, mental, tactical, and technical aspects of the game, keep up the great work.

[welcomek-b]

This video is perfect. My coach told me he was going to have me play an inverted left back position this season. Love your videos.

[cadetcentral]

I love your videos they have helped me a lot on my football journey and as a centre mid I especially love your new centre mid analysis videos, love from Scotland

[iggy]

Heads up bro! You’re doing great. I’ve been playing right back this season and your videos have helped me a lot. Great analysis and content. 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[ProTouchAnalysis]

Always loved your videos Matt. They have really helped with my understanding of the game, and watch them before games to help me tune in focused

[Kryptic]

can’t wait for the pittsburgh analysis! need me another matt celebration

[andymberkin]

Really nice performance 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I really enjoyed it

[fnxagent]

Great video keep posting you don’t understand how much it’s helping us 😊😊😊😊😊

[Omar-nbpm]

The 'bump' around minute 13 is everything i need tosee to know that u are a rlly smart player

[AlexsSeasonalKitchen]

Love to see these, thanks for sharing

[yuhbro]

Can’t be punting the ball up bc there is minimal pressure. You gotta make plays you had the cdm open and then continue your run. First play I’m talking about. Good game tho mate

[shaquillecampbell]

Can you let some of the clips play so we can see the full move and then pause it

[adamhales]

Lets go matt you are my favorite soccer player keep up the good work

[memopadilla]

Could you show more off-the ball things you do like press, defensive positioning even if you don’t touch the ball. Maybe like an off-the ball only breakdown video. Feel like off-the ball knowledge is undervalued by youth players

[LA_ZONAST]

Love your first half men! very creative. We were impress with ypur scanning reaction! Definitely a true Pro