Scouting Process
Scouting in football is not just an art but a vital component of building successful teams. It involves identifying, evaluating, and recruiting talented players who can enhance a club’s performance. Scouting plays a crucial role in both the short-term success and long-term sustainability of football organizations. Here’s a detailed look into our process and its significance:
Our Scouting Process
Talent Identification
Our professional scouts identify promising players across all levels from grassroots and youth academies to professional leagues. They attend matches, tournaments, and training sessions to spot individuals with exceptional potential. Scouts evaluate players for technical skills, physical attributes, tactical understanding, and mental resilience.
Evaluation Criteria
Players are assessed based on multiple dimensions:
Technical Ability: Dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and tackling
Physical Attributes: Speed, strength, agility, stamina, and athleticism
Tactical Understanding: Game awareness, positioning, decision-making, and tactical discipline
Mental Attributes: Work ethic, attitude, resilience, leadership, and composure under pressure
Data Analysis
Modern scouting integrates data analytics with traditional observation. Our scouts and analysts utilize advanced statistical tools to assess player performance, including passing accuracy, defensive contributions, goal involvement, and physical metrics. This data-driven approach provides an objective and comprehensive evaluation.
Networking and Reports
Our scouts maintain extensive networks with coaches, agents, and other professionals to collect in-depth insights. They compile detailed reports covering each player’s strengths, weaknesses, developmental prospects, and comparisons with peers critical for informed recruitment decisions.
Scouting Team Structure
Our team includes:
Local Scouts: Specializing in regional talent discovery
International Scouts: Focusing on global scouting opportunities
Specialist Scouts: Dedicated to youth development, tactical trends, and competitor analysis Each role contributes uniquely to our strategic scouting ecosystem.
The Role of Technology
Technology has revolutionized modern scouting. Tools like video analysis software, GPS tracking, and performance monitoring systems help evaluate players more accurately. These tools capture data on movement patterns, physical output, and technical actions across both matches and training.
In this context, we collaborate with industry-leading companies offering cutting-edge technologies, including:
AI-Powered Scouting We leverage artificial intelligence to analyze massive datasets from matches, trainings, and player histories. AI enables objective and precise assessments, reducing human error and uncovering talent that may otherwise be overlooked.
Video Recognition Technology Through service partnerships, we incorporate video recognition tools that automatically analyze player movements, techniques, and tactical decisions. These insights go beyond what traditional observation methods can reveal.
World-Class Scouting Expertise Complementing our technological edge is the experience of renowned scouts. Serhat Pekmezci, a key advisor known for identifying talents like Arda Güler, leads our efforts. His expertise and global network ensure we uncover and nurture the next generation of football stars.
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