{"id":1408226,"date":"2025-10-30T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=features&#038;p=1408226"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:37:34","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:37:34","slug":"tactical-analysis-brentford-michael-kayode-destined-for-top","status":"publish","type":"features","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-brentford-michael-kayode-destined-for-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Kayode analysis: The next Premier League full-back destined for the top"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Michael Kayode could be the next big money full-back signing in the Premier League, after his rampant start to life at Brentford.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brentford have lost a fair few of their stars over the last few years, with Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa all leaving for big money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kayode joined the club on loan in January from Fiorentina, making 12 appearances and totaling 528 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bees saw enough from his loan stint, taking their option to make the transfer permanent in the summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>In this article, we&#8217;ll cover<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-michael-kayode-s-life-with-the-bees\" data-level=\"2\">Michael Kayode&#8217;s life with the Bees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-brentford-s-gameplan\" data-level=\"2\">Brentford&#8217;s gameplan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-desirable-skillset\" data-level=\"2\">Desirable skillset<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michael-kayode-s-life-with-the-bees\">Michael Kayode&#8217;s life with the Bees<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kayode has already become a key player for Keith Andrews&#8217; Brentford side. He has made 12 appearances across all competitions, starting all nine Premier League matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brentford fans have already taken to the marauding full-back, earning himself his own song and the August Player of the Month award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But as Premier League clubs continue to value acquiring players who have experience in the league, Brentford should be braced for any move for their full-back maestro. His skillset is becoming more and more valuable with the current tactical landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"article-page__title\">Dabble sign-up offer: <b data-stringify-type=\"bold\">Bet \u00a310+ &amp; Receive \u00a310 In Free Bets<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Not signed up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/dabble-sign-up-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dabble<\/a> yet? 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Stake not returned. Promotional Terms Apply.\u00a0<a class=\"c-link\" href=\"http:\/\/gambleaware.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"http:\/\/GambleAware.org\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\">GambleAware.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-brentford-s-gameplan\">Brentford&#8217;s gameplan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After Thomas Frank left the club this summer, many were worried for the future of Brentford. The Bees promoted set-piece coach Andrews to the role, his first taste of management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Andrews has been quick to establish a playstyle for his side. Brentford have played the highest percentage of forward passes in the league (37.8%), and they thrive from set-pieces, with 4.21 Expected Goals generated from them.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-267x267.jpg 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170133\/team_-average-positions-36.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A stat from Brentford&#8217;s 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the weekend also highlights their fine margins playstyle. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6759581\/2025\/10\/29\/long-throw-delays-brentford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Athletic<\/a>, the Bees took nine minutes and 24 seconds across their throw-ins in the match. Across the season as a whole, Brentford average 25 seconds per throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kayode plays a huge part in this. He possesses one of the biggest weapons in the Premier League right now, in his rocket launcher of a throw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-desirable-skillset\">Desirable skillset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>But his long throw isn&#8217;t the only desirable trait the 21-year-old has in his locker. Kayode is a perfect example of a player suiting the current direction of the Premier League.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 5&#8217;10&#8221; full-back is an athletic freak. He has high levels of strength and speed, allowing him to glide past players with his running power.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-214x267.jpg 214w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-160x200.jpg 160w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39-32x40.jpg 32w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29170147\/player_-pitch-5-stats-39.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The league is currently in a state where physicality comes first, contesting duels and deciding games in transition at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these areas are strengths for Kayode, who has the highest distance covered with carries for Brentford this season (1,024.6 metres) and the third-highest progressive carries per 90 minutes (5.19).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also contests 7.33 ground duels per 90 (winning 4.17) and contests 1.35 aerial duels per 90, winning possession back for his side 4.40 times per 90.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-356x267.png 356w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-267x200.png 267w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-80x60.png 80w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-150x113.png 150w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727-40x30.png 40w, https:\/\/media.squawka.com\/images\/2025\/10\/29184107\/TACTICALista_202510291727.png 1760w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalista.com\/\">Image via Tactical<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalista.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">i<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/tacticalista.com\/\">sta<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Kayode can offer support to his winger with explosive runs on both the overlap and underlap, getting into dangerous areas to deliver crosses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 21-year-old is averaging 1.92 crosses per 90, with 0.90 of those being successful. He is also the Brentford player with the highest percentage of successful final third passes (70.2%), showing his importance in the attacking third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a unique profile who suits the current tactical meta in the Premier League, earning experience at a young age in the division and showing his quality at both ends of the pitch, it feels like only a matter of time before big clubs come sniffing around Brentford for another of their stars once again.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/premier-league\/\"><strong>Premier League predictions &amp; tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/outright-markets\/premier-league-title-odds\/\"><strong>Premier League outright odds <\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/\"><strong>Latest football news<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best betting sites<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/betting-sites\/best-free-bet-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Best free bet offers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/bet\/football-tips\/accumulator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Football accumulator tips<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Kayode could be the next big money full-back signing in the Premier League, after his rampant start to life at Brentford. Brentford have lost a fair few of their stars over the last few years, with Ivan Toney, Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa all leaving for big money. Kayode joined the club on loan&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3107,"featured_media":1408228,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"features-category":[],"squawka-category":[],"class_list":["post-1408226","features","type-features","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"external_featured_image_url":"","hide_featured_image_pattern":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Michael Kayode analysis: The next Premier League full-back destined for the top | Squawka | EN<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/features\/tactical-analysis-brentford-michael-kayode-destined-for-top\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Michael Kayode analysis: The next Premier League full-back destined for the top\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Michael Kayode could be the next big money full-back signing in the Premier League, after his rampant start to life at Brentford. 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