Category: Recruitment Analysis

Analysis

From Rags to Riches: Atalanta’s remarkable rise through profitable transfers – recruitment analysis

In recent years, Atalanta BC has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in Serie A, steadily climbing the ranks to…

May 18, 2024

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From Prominence to Peril: Vitesse’s Chelsea affiliation and the point deduction debacle – recruitment analysis

Vitesse, a prominent name in Dutch football, has faced a recent downturn after being relegated from the Eredivisie for the first time…

April 26, 2024

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Globetrotting for Talent: Exploring the diversity in EFL clubs’ recruitment – data analysis

Talent ID and recruitment in football have evolved immensely in recent years and continue to do so at a rapid rate. We’ve…

March 26, 2024

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Breaking the Mold: Three MLS mavericks carving their own recruitment pathways

From establishing clubs, their structures and departments from the ground up with the continued expansion of the league to negotiating creative ways…

March 25, 2024

Ekstraklasa

Ekstraklasa Insights: A data-driven deep dive into four stars of Polish football – data analysis

The Polish Ekstraklasa has been, over the last five years, one of the most interesting championships in European football. The quality of…

March 12, 2024

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Recruitment Resonance: Marco Di Vaio’s strategy melds vision, value and victory at Bologna – data analysis

In Italian football, FC Bologna has undergone a remarkable transformation under the astute guidance of Sporting Director Marco Di Vaio. Transitioning from…

March 8, 2024

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The 2. Bundesliga Data-Driven Deep Dive: Insights into Germany’s second-tier stars – data analysis

At the professional level of football today, the way that clubs recruit players has changed dramatically in the last 5-10 years. We…

March 5, 2024

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Sheffield United’s Cutting Edge: Dissecting The Blades’ precision in the 2023/24 January transfer window – scout report

Each year, the January transfer window can be a time of excitement for fans of many clubs – the chance of bringing…

February 13, 2024

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Moneyball XI: Finding undervalued players with overlooked statistics – data analysis

If there is one club that is the envy of English football at present, then it’s Brighton. Not only do the Seagulls…

January 11, 2024

Analysis

Replacing Loïs Openda and Seko Fofana: Lens’ approach to the 2023/24 summer transfer window – scout report

Lens have been an example to clubs all around the world for the past few seasons in how to effectively rebuild and…

August 28, 2023

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Bundesliga 2023/24: Five under-the-radar transfers of exciting emerging talents – scout report

As the curtain rises on the upcoming 2023/24 Bundesliga season, a new wave of youthful energy and exceptional talent has swept through…

August 11, 2023

Analysis

Bye-bye Benoit Badiashile: Finding a left centre-back for Monaco – data analysis

Last week, it was confirmed that one of Ligue 1’s best centre-backs for the past few years, Monaco’s 21-year-old youth academy product…

January 13, 2023

La Liga

Scout report: What can Newcastle fans expect from Alexander Isak?

Over the last 48 hours, we have seen news break that Newcastle United are close to securing the signing of the Swedish…

August 25, 2022

Recruitment Analysis

Scouting Serie A

There’s plenty of interesting high-quality players in Serie A every season. This season has proved no different. Therefore, in this piece I’ll…

July 26, 2022

Analysis

Fleetwood’s EFL finest: Paddy Lane and why he is ready for the next level – scout report

Football as a sport has no shortage of feel-good stories when it comes to underdogs overperforming expectations (Leicester City winning the Premier…

July 7, 2022

Analysis

Gabriel Jesus: Why the Brazilian will be a key player for Arteta in Arsenal’s juvenile attack – scout report

After reports at the end of last week, Arsenal had come to an agreement to pay Manchester City for Gabriel Jesus. Arsenal,…

July 1, 2022

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Monaco 2022/23: How can Les Monégasques rebuild their midfield and replace Tchouaméni – scout report

At the time of writing, Aurélien Tchouaméni’s €100m move from Ligue 1’s third-placed finishers Monaco to La Liga winners and newly-crowned champions…

June 24, 2022

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Liverpool 2021/22: How do Liverpool replace Sadio Mane? – data analysis

In the days leading up to the UEFA Champions League final, rumours surrounding the future of Liverpool’s Sadio Mane began to grow.…

June 3, 2022

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Chelsea 2022/23: Which centre-backs should the Blues target this summer? – data analysis

Under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel, last season Chelsea conquered Europe, winning the UEFA Champions League. In his first full season at…

May 28, 2022

Adi Hütter

Ramy Bensebaini 2021/22: The solution to Dortmund’s problem? – recruitment analysis

Ramy Bensebaini’s (27) summer departure in Gladbach continues to take shape. The Algerian national player has been flirting intensively with Bundesliga competitor…

May 23, 2022