My Best Center Mid Performance Ever! | Every Touch Game 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)

[fotonapapa]

What is this?!

- A player admitting his mistakes.
- Appreciating luck in the game.
- Praising the opponent's plays.
- Emphasizing safety protocols.
- Recognizing his own bias.

I've never ever seen this before... I should be simply happy but I can't help feeling a bit confused... Can every football player be like this?

[avitony]

My son is 10yo and plays right back just like you ; we watched the part in this game where you pushed the winger to the sidelines by giving him plenty of space to run to the sidelines… its all about positioning. We must have watched that 10 times. I think he finally got it. Thank you for these kinds of videos .. they really provide insightful lessons. Thank you thank you

[pb_C]

There is a poker book called "Every hand revealed" by Gus Hansen, in which he explains EVERY hand he played during a major, 3-day poker tournament. Well, ths is the same but with football. Its amazing, great content value. No excessive editing or stock sound effects needed, just the game and your insight. A pro explaining the thought process of every play, every move. Cant thank you enough.

[netking]

Your ball retention has improved greatly and your game has levelled up as a result. Great stuff!

[florentshabani]

when you check over your shoulder, you make the best decision and don’t loose the ball. I think for a midfielder it is essential to look over shoulder before receive the ball. Really good video!

[Michael-cbnm]

Last season watching Matt I was wondering when a coach would put him in midfield…glad to see this is happening!

[johndeath]

Hi Matt, your videos are a great source of inspiration and motivation to me personally. I don't play pro but am very passionate with football. I am also a late bloomer myself, since only recently have I found my confidence in my abilities. I have always played as RB/LB (both voluntarily and unvoluntarily) but now I am trying, and forcing myself, to play in a more advanced role like CM/AM, since I know I can make those through passes and connecting plays. Your videos have helped me quite a lot and I am really grateful that you are taking your personal time to deliver these videos to us. Please keep it up!

[camrigby]

I don't play Right back but these videos Help so much
Thanks Matt

[anmol]

5:05 brilliant play by you there, you released it at a very good moment. As a centre mid when you're trying to find out the guys in space and play that Hollywood pass, sometimes it's easier to just play a simple one which is also very effective.

[joshbray]

It's amazing that you put these videos together. Thank you!

[jjsupah]

Man this a nice video. I'm a natural defender who has been playing with a bunch of older guys every weekend. They ALWAYS put me up top or in midfield and I've found that it's so difficult to asses your surroundings and make quick decisions. I'm used to the whole field being in front of me at all times. Midfield is fun but you need to play so smart and fast, it's a real challenge.

[davidcramer]

Thanks Matt. I use your videos with both of my girls (ECNL players). We love your honest assessment of your play and how you highlight what you were thinking in the moment. Keep up the good work, you are helping lots of players!

[tryfryingmikejones]

America is getting a case study from the Socrates of soccer Himself rn at Inter Miami on how to move both on and off the ball to completely negate entire defensive structures/teams with a single pass. Matt you put out a great video on Busquets a couple years ago that really displayed your understanding of the game at the pro level and described the roll of Sergio very well. This position seems to suit your abilities more then defensive back and it's awesome to see you thriving in the epicenter of the game and starting to command. very cool. I hope having Busi here at home helping leo et al dismantle the opposition is both inspiring and educational and I'm curious to know your thoughts on what you think the Spaniards will do for the game in this country from a cultural and sporting level. Cheers dude and congrats.

[kgosiking]

gonna be watching with my nephew, he doesnt play any of your positions but he loves learning different positions so he can understand the game from different perspectives, so thanks for going all out to do this

[Goatgamingg_]

Our soccer is just so hectic. Absolutely zero composure from both sides of the field. 😢

[bonobo-yyoe]

Cool video, but I saw 2 great passing opportunities missed you didn't mention in commentary
19:16 after first touch number 72 is in great position
21:32 after you cut inside number 8 made very good move through middle

[coleng]

You looked great overall! Your view of the game, energy and quickness are really good. Although, had you passed the ball a little sooner rather than taking that second and third touch on 10:00 . The quicker you distribute the ball and less touches you take, plus taking running tempos into consideration will help you become an even bigger problem. Keep it up!

[JosephOrganicAttraction]

When you released the ball early you looked really good my man. Great work rate too.

[cbythebay]

You need to count the amount of time your scanning through out the game and before you receive the ball. Most of these plays you are critical of your decision making but you don’t give your self the time and information needed by properly scanning and positioning yourself. A lot of times your running when you should just be jogging and scanning. For example at 7:20 your running forward into space and you don’t scan the field once, and then you get surrounded by 3 players because you ran so far forward into the crowded space. You said you should have played out to the left but if you had moved slower and scanned the field you would have noticed the space to your right to drive forward and attack with your winger.

[zizoex]

Love that your playing center mid, that's my position and being able to watch you analyze your games is helping a lot