Francisco Craveiro retweetledi

I scout professionally in football.
But I never played above Sunday league.
Six years ago, I got my first scouting assignment. Panic set in.
"I'm just an analyst. I've never played professionally. Who am I to judge players?"
Imposter syndrome hit hard.
But I had something ex-pros didn't: 6 years analysing betting markets and a coaching qualification. I understood performance data. I knew how to spot value.
First live game I attended, I was buzzing. Left-back. Top of my data models. Contract ending. Looked perfect on paper.
He was awful. Completely exposed defensively. Couldn't handle the pace.
I wrote a negative report. Then went back and tore apart my rating model.
That's when I learned: data tells you who to watch. But the eye-test is still important.
I stopped waiting to feel qualified.
Your background doesn't disqualify you. Your hesitation does.
If you're waiting to feel "ready" to start scouting, you'll wait forever.
Start watching. Start writing. Start now.

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