You wouldn’t go to the greengrocers to pick up a premium cut of steak, so why do clubs continue to go to the wrong shop to buy the ingredients they are looking for? Like anyone who shops regularly, football clubs Read more…
We are currently in what is known as a “transitional period” where the UK is no longer a member of the European Union but will still abide by current rules and regulations until December 31st, 2020. For football, this means Read more…
Sunderland A.F.C We are often asked for examples of the type of report we produce for football clubs by way of introducing our services. The report below is an example of a full report, with only a few minor changes Read more…
In yesterday’s post we introduced Squad Score, our concept for evaluating how well-constructed a squad is. We limit Squad Score to the best paid 25 professional players. However, the reality is some squads are far larger than that. Some have Read more…
Every football squad is made up of 5 categories of players First-team regulars who fit the system Squad players who offer reasonable cover Young players who may develop into category (1) or (2) players but aren’t yet ready Players who Read more…
One of the key questions about data scouting is how a player’s individual output is affected by the team they play in. It is unfair to expect a potentially highly skilled passing central midfielder to put up the same type Read more…
Data Science, Technical Scouting, and Recruitment. MRKT Insights LLP provides data science, technical scouting, and recruitment services to football clubs. The company consists of 4 partners and 2 consultants and offers both data and video scouting services. We are currently Read more…
Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a remarkable start to his career. His record of assisting goals is exceptional, yes it helps to be playing passes to Salah, Mané and Firmino, but the quality of his passing would benefit any attacker. So, Read more…
Every season football clubs need to consider the best way of developing the talent on their books. Do they keep the players at the club and get them games against players their own age in underage football? Do they send Read more…
Imagine a league with 20 teams, each requires a right back and a pool of the best 20 right backs are gathered together, with the clubs, in a room. Each club submits it’s list of the 20 players in ranked Read more…
