SCOUTED

We've been quiet recently so @tomocurr has written a brief editiorial update to fill you all in on everything that has been happening behind the scenes at SCOUTED, from Volume II and fancy conferences to an exciting new scouting project. Find out more: bit.ly/4lMb1Ug

The most important resource for aspiring athletes in any sport is opportunity. In February, Hudl Wyscout and partners launched two youth football tournaments as part of their quest to provide aspiring footballers with exactly that opportunity. They also gave us the opportunity to discover the future of football. With access to this seamlessly integrated environment of video and data, we have poured over the @Wyscout platform to select a line-up of the most fascinating players from the inaugural Hudl Wyscout International Cup. Discover them all: bit.ly/4uPT2jQ

This is not too different to the idea we touched on when reflecting on the transformation of Moroccan football: "Take Manchester United, as a case study. 'United DNA' has been discussed to the point of mockery but the idea is different only in name to the themes Morocco have pursued. "A Sporting Director could use Morocco's approach to diaspora as a template for well-intentioned recruitment that focuses on identifying prospects rather than signing established stars. Swap the Mohammed VI Football Academy for Carrington's Trafford Training Centre and instil an approach built on the idea of only signing prospects brighter than your own. Treat the youth and women's teams as satellite structures, each micro-universes but working towards a unified idea; let that idea define each part of the whole." Read in full: bit.ly/4tLH6zc

Seeing reports that Bayern München are only prioritising 'super elite' players in the transfer market and will fill the rest of their squad with home-grown academy graduates. That should be the squad-building blueprint for every elite club with high-performing academies.

@LienLeon_ It is that easy.

@scoutedftbl If only it was that easy.

We've been quiet recently so @tomocurr has written a brief editiorial update to fill you all in on everything that has been happening behind the scenes at SCOUTED, from Volume II and fancy conferences to an exciting new scouting project. Find out more: bit.ly/4lMb1Ug

@Kish_P14 It’s the way every ‘big’ club should operate. Chelsea should be doing the exact same.

Love this

@FathalliMo @Ankaman616 @Jon_Mackenzie @Tactx_ @alextalksall Trying to sort this out. X have said they were unable to verify the identity but now unable to begin a new ticket. Support has not been very helpful and password changes have not worked. People still receiving messages. Can only apologise.

@Ankaman616 @scoutedftbl @Jon_Mackenzie @Tactx_ @alextalksall Unfortunately they still get people with it

Folks, apparently @JakeEntwistle account got hacked. This is a fishing link that @sahilgdwn received from him so if anyone knows him, please do reach out to him to let him know.

Eli Junior Kroupi hitting the corners once again. You're not saving penalties like that, even if you dive the right way. His ball-striking technique as a finisher is different level.

Nathan De Cat has received his first call-up to the senior Belgium squad. The first of many.

Kees Smit has received his first call-up to the senior Netherlands squad. The first of many.

Introducing Said El Mala. The 19-year-old 1. FC Köln winger is fast becoming one of the breakout stars of the Bundesliga. His direct and destructive dribbling changing games and demanding the attention of Europe's plushest clubs. @ffwtbollew broke down his skillset. Link below.

@htomufc He intentionally gave the ball away just so he can win it back again and do that. Bloke loves hassling and harrying. Definition of relentless.

FROHOLDTT fuckin hell

Johan Manzambi is a proper midfielder.

Konstantinos Karetsas takes the piss out of defenders at times. Sucks them in with his provocative stop-start style then jinks past with a quick change of direction and sharp shift of tempo, all with the outstanding technical quality to take the ball with him. Fun to watch.

Femi Azeez: the £1m signing that’s the Championship's Most Valuable Player. #millwallfc

Stade Reims signed Patrick Zabi for €100k from Ivoire FC in January 2025 and sold him to Paris FC for €25 million in February 2026, the second-biggest sale in club history. That is a 24,900% profit after just over twelve months and 26 first-team appearances. Insane.

The ability to not only absorb pressure but flip it into positive situations is a key trait we look for. Lewis Hall is providing a clinic at Camp Nou.

Nothing against Mamadou Sarr, we like him, but what has he done to deserve more opportunities than Josh Acheampong? The obvious explanation is that he cost €14 million. Clubs should trust their own first and foremost.