European Association of Scouts’ Post

In a week marked by young talent, culminating with the UEFA Youth League final, we believe this is the perfect time to take a look at the future of our football 🔮 The question arises: 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬? 🤔 Full Article here 👉 https://bit.ly/4aJIkRj

🇪🇺 ⚽️ Extremely timely debate organized at the European Commission’s #EUSportForum on the challenges the European #football ecosystem is facing: 👇🏼 - Imperfect governance at European and national level - Meaningful engagement with all stakeholders - The #NFL as an example of understanding the value of scarcity - Competitiveness and unpredictability as the core of the game - Threats of the solidarity program to the base of the pyramid Exhausted calendars, new competition formats, widening of imbalances, Super League, fans engagement, scandals at national federations, lack of representation… Lots of key topics to address. Union of European Clubs European Club Association (ECA) UEFA European Leagues Professional Footballers' Association Football Supporters Europe

Good afternoon, folks - it's the #TFATuesdayArchives where we highlight a few pieces from our vast archive of articles that might be of interest today. “Xavi loves him very much” — Vitor Roque’s agent has quashed rumours of his client leaving Barcelona on loan, stating all parties are very happy with the current arrangement. Remind yourselves of why we tipped Roque to be the next big star out of South America back in 2022: https://lnkd.in/df-8m74x As per reports, it appears Nicolò Zaniolo wants a Serie A return. Read why he caught the eye massively in his first season with Roma, the 2018/19 campaign: https://lnkd.in/gwCxY5fj Giovanni Reyna won the CONCACAF Nations League Best Player award, check out why he stood out for us back in 2020 when he first broke through at Borussia Dortmund: https://lnkd.in/gtfs6aUJ Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg looks set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer; we looked at why he could be a bargain transfer target in 2022, could this still be the case now? https://lnkd.in/d5Dg6HBq And that's it for today - we will be back in the morning with our latest analysis. #football #analysis #scouting #tactics #soccer #tactical #recruitment #data #analytics #viz

To Sprint or Not to Sprint in Soccer: That’s the Question! - In this excellent presentation Efthymios demonstrates the importance of Max Sprinting Speed (MSS) in soccer, how to measure it, how to periodize it, and how we can train it. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7PzM_uW

The latest edition of The Agents Week is here, packed with invaluable insights for Football Agents! 🗞 Learn the ins and outs of deal-making in the United Kingdom, gain exclusive access to the profile of the renowned Brazilian Super Agent Rafaela Pimenta, and challenge yourself with two FIFA Football Agent Exam mock questions! Plus, dive deeper into industry trends and get ready to elevate your game in the world of football representation. Don't miss out - check it out now! #FootballAgents #TheAgentsWeek #IndustryInsights

To Sprint or Not to Sprint in Soccer: That’s the Question! - In this excellent presentation Efthymios demonstrates the importance of Max Sprinting Speed (MSS) in soccer, how to measure it, how to periodize it, and how we can train it. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAp9hjQg

To Sprint or Not to Sprint in Soccer: That’s the Question! - In this excellent presentation Efthymios demonstrates the importance of Max Sprinting Speed (MSS) in soccer, how to measure it, how to periodize it, and how we can train it. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAp9hjQg

Using a continuity index, the 464th CIES - Centre International d'Etude du Sport Football Observatory Weekly Post ranks nearly 800 clubs from 59 leagues in the world according to a Continuity Index Components:  - Squad Stability: Measured by the number of players fielded over the last three years.  - Age Structure: Percentage of minutes played by footballers aged 31 or over.  - Contract Policy: Proportion of minutes by players whose contracts expire by 31 December 2025. - Top Ranked Clubs:  - 1st: Arsenal  - 2nd: Aston Villa  - 3rd: Borussia Mönchengladbach  - 4th: Manchester City  - 5th: New York City FC (City Football Group) - Other Notable Clubs in the Top 10:  - Brentford FC (England)  - Union St-Gilloise (Belgium)  - Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)  - Rukh Lviv (Ukraine)  - Real Sociedad (Spain) - Teams with strong squad management policies are better prepared for sustained success. - Unsurprisingly, lower-ranked teams are from less competitive leagues and show underperformance. Will this number-one spot translate into something more meaningful for the stable clubs? The next season might have a different story to tell! #football #data #stats #CIES

In early summer 2012, Pedro Proença reached the pinnacle of his refereeing career by officiating both the Champions League and Euro 2012 finals. Now, as he transitions into a critical leadership role in European football administration, he faces a new challenge: the escalating power struggle over the international match calendar between clubs, leagues, and FIFA. 1: What were Pedro Proença's major achievements as a referee? Pedro Proença officiated the 2012 Champions League final and Euro 2012 final, cementing his reputation in European football. He was known for his professionalism and meticulous nature, which earned him respect and recognition across the football community. 2: What impact did Proença have as the president of Liga Portugal? As president of Liga Portugal, Proença transformed the league's management model, making it economically viable and increasing revenues. He introduced innovative changes such as a new League Cup format and improved legal solidity, leading to increased league attendances and financial stability. 3: Why is Proença's new role as President of European Leagues significant? Proença's role as President of European Leagues comes at a critical time when FIFA's unilateral decisions, like the expanded Club World Cup, are causing conflicts. His leadership will be crucial in advocating for more transparent and inclusive governance in football, ensuring all stakeholders have a voice in decisions that affect the international match calendar. #SportsBusiness #Football #SportsBiz #Finance #People #Data #Tech #Intelligence

To Sprint or Not to Sprint in Soccer: That’s the Question! - In this excellent presentation Efthymios demonstrates the importance of Max Sprinting Speed (MSS) in soccer, how to measure it, how to periodize it, and how we can train it. Find out more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7PzM_uW