These are the most important defensive fundamentals for a center-back In the introduction of the center-back we talked about the different types of center-backs and the different strategies that a center-back has to deal with because of team tactics. In this chapter, we will discuss what defensive skills are most important for a center-back in our eyes. We base this on many years of analyzing different center-backs in different leagues. Just to name a few of the names that we worked with or are working with, Stefan de Vrij (Best Serie A defender 2019), Jurrien Timber (Former Ajax player and no ..read more

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Live scouting The last step in the scouting process of a player is live scouting. Here the scout and sometimes also the head scout will go and watch a live game of the player. After the data and video scouting this is the last step. This is probably the most difficult one as well, because you only get one chance to see a situation, and after that, the situation is over. With data the numbers that roll out of the system are facts, with video, you can pause and rewind as many times as you want. But with live scouting, you’re watching a real football match, everything happens fast. Nonetheless, i ..read more

How to use Video scouting In the last blog, we talked about the first step in scouting. After the data scouting, a number of players are selected that come up through the data. But as said earlier, there are a lot of things the data is not telling you, that’s why in the second step of the scouting process, there will be done video scouting. Why do clubs video scout? Video scouting is done to confirm or invalidate the data. Video scouts watch the player that comes out of the data scouting selection process and see if there are things that the data doesn’t show. This can be a central defender wh ..read more

How is data used in scouting Two of the biggest innovations for scouting have been data and video scouting, combined with globalization and working in the cloud, all data and video databases are accessible to everyone. This has revolutionized scouting and has made it easier for clubs to scout players. It has also made it possible for clubs to scout players from leagues where they usually would never have been able to scout players. For clubs with a smaller budget, this has been a huge opportunity to find players that normally wouldn’t appear on their radar.  Why do clubs use data? Data is ..read more

How to scout a future Ballon D’or winner One of the most discussed things in football is the scouting of youth players. Every year there are young players that go viral for being the next big thing or even every year young players who just made their debut in a professional team get bombarded as the next big thing. Scouting a youth player has as a main goal to identify potential first-team players that will contribute to the success of the club. This can be in the form of winning games, but also by selling players for money. Developing a youth player that makes it to the first team and selling ..read more

Scouting for a Professional Club In this blog, we will discuss scouting for the first team of a professional club. Scouting at the senior level is different from scouting for a youth department. We will discuss the scouting for the youth department in a different chapter. But first, we will focus on scouting for the first team of a professional club. Every club in the world does scouting in some kind of way. Most professional clubs have internal scouting departments or at least one scout. In these clubs, most scouting happens internally. Some clubs rely more on external scouting either because ..read more

An Introduction in scouting In the upcoming blog series, we will write about scouting, we will cover all topics of scouting: what scouting is, where scouting is used, the different goals of scouting, innovations in scouting and we will show you a scouting report. In the first blog, we will give an introduction to scouting. Meaning that we will explain what scouting is and where and how it is used. What is scouting? Scouting involves the process of identifying, assessing, and recruiting players. Scouts are responsible for evaluating players’ skills, potential, and suitability for the organizati ..read more

Introduction to Video Analysis in Football Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, with millions of people playing and watching it every day. Whether you’re a fan or a professional, you can’t deny the importance of video analysis in improving team performance. Video analysis involves the systematic review and analysis of match footage. In this post, we’ll explore what video analysis is, why it’s important, and how it benefits football organizations. What is video analysis in football?  Video analysis is a technique used to analyze football matches and training sessions by ..read more

Which software to use for Video Analysis Introduction Football coaches have long recognized the value of video analysis for improving their team’s performance. By using video analysis software, coaches can analyze game footage, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance their team and player’s performance on the pitch. Video analysis software is an essential tool for coaches and analysts in the football world. In this blog, we will focus on the benefits of using video analysis software for football coaches. We will explore the different options you have for analy ..read more