Youth Scout Comments
Introduction
When the Youth Academy was launched, the scout reports were very difficult to make any sence out of. This was later changed so that the reports became more clear. This article describes the "new" way of the Scout reports, but have some paragraphs referring to the old system.
What the Scout Reports
- The Youth Scout will always tell you the age of the player in years, but not the days.
- The Youth Scout will always tell you at least one skill and one max-skill.
- The Youth Scout will sometimes tell you something about the players overall.
- The Youth Scout will sometimes tell you something about the players speciality.
Age
- "-player- looks promising. He is -years- years old and seems to have something extra."
- "Right, this week's candidate is -years- years of age and is called -player-."
- "I think I have spotted a future star here, to be honest. He told me his name is -player- and is -years- years old."
Skill
- "This player has -level- -skill- at this point in his career."
- "Without any further training, this player will remain with -level- -skill-"
- "Right now I would say his -skill- capabilities are around the -level- level."
Cap
- "Coach this player right and he will reach his potential of -level- -skill- before you know it!"*
- "If he develops well, I would say this chap can emerge with -level- -skill- before joining the senior squad."
- "Given the chance to improve his -skill- skills, this guy might well reach -level- in that department."
Overall
- "I would say as an allrounder, he's -level-."
- "With his -level- overall skills, this might be the player for us."
- "His overall abilities right now are -level-, in my opinion."
Speciality
Head
- "He is a natural in the air, and he will be able to use this edge both offensively and in defence."
- "The boy is taller than most of his age, and he knows how to use the advantage. Count on him to do a decent header."
- "This player has got stature on the pitch - he will develop into a nice head specialist."
Powerful
- "This player is powerful for his age. With that large physique I'm sure he can get an advantage over his opponents when the going gets tough."
- "Still just a boy but with a powerful frame. We should ask his mother what she has been feeding him..."
- "He has the physique of a grown man - it gives him a certain edge to be this powerful."
- "I wouldn't want to be caught between this guy and a stray ball. This boy could bring down anyone."
Unpredictable
- "Remember when you see this player that he has an unpredictable streak a mile wide. He's part madman, part genius."
- "When you consider this player, don't forget he has a wild streak - he is unpredictable, one part madman, one part genius."
- "The player is unpredictable, and I am not sure we can do much about that - it's just his way."
- "Well, what can I say? He keeps you guessing - it's an unpredictable player, if you know how to use him he might be of interest to you. "
Technical
- "It is hard to evaluate this player without mentioning his technical skills, he seems to have a natural love for the ball. "
- "You can often see this guy doing beautiful moves in training - it is one of his defining traits."
- "This player is technical, you can see that from far away. Consider that when you build the team."
Quick
- "This player is certainly quick, which is never a bad thing for a footballer in this day and age. "
- "This is a little speedball - always on the move, and faster than most. I hope he can learn to use that ability on the field..."
- "This kind of player is useful, he is very quick, now all he needs to learn is to play football as well."
Youth Academy Player Ratings
Current Ability
- Excellent
- Solid
- Passable
- Inadequate
- Weak
- Poor
- Wretched
- Disastrous
Proposed Youth Star System Translation
Ability for a player in a certain position.
1 star = Disastrous
2 star = Wretched
3 star = Poor
4 star = Weak
5 star = Inadequate
6 star = Passable
7 Star = Solid
8 Star = Excellent (except for goalkeepers who have a maximum capacity of solid ability as a youth)
Comments on Star Ratings
As multiple skilled areas make up a players star rating for most positions, it is only a guide to their actual primary level. E.g. a striker with very high Passing, might appear as a 7 or 8 star but indeed only have inadequate or passable scoring.
Upon youth promotion day it has been suggested some players will have a bad call up (lose skill) Making the final testing of this logical progression only possible from the averages of a massive set of data.
More than 8 stars is achievable by high multiple skill sets, by having above passable form and weather bonus effects.
Examples of Scout Reports (Old system)
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 16 years old and is called Piet Veldscholten.
Right now I would say his Playmaking capabilities are around the poor level.
Right, this week's candidate is 15 years of age and is called xxxxx xxxxxx
In my opinion, this player is a hopeless player when it comes to Defending. Without any further training, this player will remain with passable Winger.
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you. His name is Nate Christian and he is 15 years old.
Right now I would say his Winger capabilities are around the poor level.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Anyway, Jamie Lavoie is 16 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeful player when it comes to Playmaking. Without any further training, this player will remain with disastrous Scoring. His overall abilities right now are poor, in my opinion. Given the chance to improve his Playmaking skills, this guy might well reach inadequate in that department.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Right, this week's candidate is 15 years of age and is called Armando Hellendoorn.
This player has weak Defending at this point in his career.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
I might have a good talent for you. He is 16 years old and his name is Trond Ravn.
With his average skills at weak it might happen that this player can be something for us. To focus on his passing abilities, it might be so that this boy is talented. This player is wretched when it comes to wing skills at this point in his career.
Can i offer him a place in the youthteam?
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you.
If we look at his Keeper skills, I would rate him as a prodigious young player. This player has passable Keeper at this point in his career. With his poor overall skills, this might be the player for us. Given the chance to improve his Keeper skills, this guy might well reach solid in that department.
Anyway, Phil Eagles is 15 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
If we look at his Winger skills, I would rate him as a hot prospect young player. This player has inadequate Winger at this point in his career.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Hi boss!
I wanted to let you know about 15 year old Taro Morita. I've been watching him and I'm impressed. He is very talented. His overall skill is poor, and without any further training his playmaking will be inadequate.
Can he have a place on the youth team?
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Thomas Hardison.
If he develops well, I would say this chap can emerge with passable Playmaking before joining the senior squad. If we look at his Scoring skills, I would rate him as a talented young player. With his inadequate overall skills, this might be the player for us. Right now I would say his Playmaking capabilities are around the poor level.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Cory Tipton.
Without any further training, this player will remain with wretched Passing. Coach this player right and you will get weak Winger before you know it!
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
He was a 1* winger in my youth match today.
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 16 years old and is called Dimitar Karadimov.
If we look at his Playmaking skills, I would rate him as a hopeful young player.
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
We have an interesting prospect to evaluate. He goes by the name of Rudie Spanjer and is 15 years old.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeful player when it comes to Defending.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Tom Burks looks promising. He is 15 years old and seems to have something extra.
Coach this player right and you will get solid Scoring before you know it! With his weak overall skills, this might be the player for us.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Scout was looking for a defender
I think I have spotted a future star here, to be honest. He told me his name is Salih Serden and is 15 years old.
If we look at his Scoring skills, I would rate him as a hopeful young player.
Do we sign him, boss?
He was a 1* scoring in my youth match today.
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you. His name is Darren Roche and he is 16 years old.
If we look at his Defending skills, I would rate him as a hopeless young player. I would say as an allrounder, he's weak. Given the chance to improve his Playmaking skills, this guy might well reach inadequate in that department.
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
3 star FullBack 2.5 star CentralMidfielder
Right, this week's candidate is 15 years of age and is called Oliver Teskera.
His overall abilities right now are inadequate, in my opinion. Zeroing in on his Playmaking skills, this boy could very well be a hopeful talent. Without any further training, this player will remain with weak Scoring. Given the chance to improve his Scoring skills, this guy might well reach passable in that department.
Comment: Scout was looking for a defender. If he is inadequate overall and weak scoring, then could he be passable already in playmaking or defence?
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you. His name is Xander De Kemel and he is 15 years old.
Right now I would say his Defending capabilities are around the passable level.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Scout looking for defender
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Brian Montgomery.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeful player when it comes to Scoring.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Scout was looking for forwards.
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you. His name is Bert Bemelmans and he is 16 years old.
With his weak overall skills, this might be the player for us.
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
Scout was looking for overall, player got 1,5* as forward
I think I have found a skilled youngster for you. His name is Siua Millard and he is 15 years old.
Coach this player right and you will get inadequate Playmaking before you know it! I would say as an allrounder, he's weak. Zeroing in on his Defending skills, this boy could very well be a hopeful talent.
Do we sign him, boss?
Played as OCD in inadequate form. Got 1 star
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Jeffrey Pirzada.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeful player when it comes to Playmaking. I would say as an allrounder, he's inadequate.
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
Got 1,5* as IM in first match
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 16 years old and is called Conrad Sawyers.
In my opinion, this player is a prodigious player when it comes to Defending. His overall abilities right now are passable, in my opinion. Right now I would say his Playmaking capabilities are around the weak level.
Do we sign him, boss?
Edmond Gilbert looks promising. He is 16 years old and seems to have something extra.
Right now I would say his Passing capabilities are around the poor level. If we look at his Playmaking skills, I would rate him as a hopeful young player. I would say as an allrounder, he's weak.
Do we sign him, boss?
Scout was looking for <any type of player>. Rated 2*, then 2.5* playing IM.
Anyway, Etienne Perrier is 16 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
If we look at his Playmaking skills, I would rate him as a hopeful young player.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
Scout was looking for <any type of player>. Rated 0* at IM in his first match. Sketchy info from scout is consistent with above info about waiting longer to contact for more detailed info. Scout was called after 2 days.
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Julius Hammond.
In my opinion, this player is a doubtful player when it comes to Scoring. Right now I would say his Defending capabilities are around the passable level. I would say as an allrounder, he's inadequate.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
4* CB, 4.5* stars WB and called on day that was possible to ring scout
Anyway, Mehmet Emre Akile is 16 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeless player when it comes to Playmaking. Without any further training, this player will remain with solid Scoring. His overall abilities right now are passable, in my opinion. If he develops well, I would say this chap can emerge with excellent Scoring before joining the senior squad.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
6.5 stars as a forwerd. inadequate form after match. , scout was looking for forwerd.
Anyway, Abdullah Çeri is 16 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
If we look at his Winger skills, I would rate him as a doubtful young player.
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
2.5 star as forwerd and 2 stars as winger , scout was looking for forwerd
Anyway, Gonzalo Ruiz Hernández is 16 years old and from what I have seen of him I must say I am impressed.
In my opinion, this player is a hopeful player when it comes to Playmaking. Coach this player right and you will get inadequate Winger before you know it! Without any further training, this player will remain with wretched Scoring.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
2.5 stars as winger, 1 as inner midfield
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 15 years old and is called Brenton Harle.
If we look at his Playmaking skills, I would rate him as a talented young player. Coach this player right and you will get solid Playmaking before you know it!
What do you say? Should we give him a chance?
Scout was looking for 'Any type of player' in Victoria, Oceania. In two starts he has 3* and 4 1/2*.
I think I have spotted a future star here, to be honest. He told me his name is Jacky Sicotte and is 17 years old.
Coach this player right and you will get solid Scoring before you know it! Zeroing in on his Defending skills, this boy could very well be a hopeless talent.
Can I offer him a place at the academy?
(He got 6 stars in my last match with solid form)
I have found what seems to be a great prospect for you. He is 17 years old and is called Joseph Bowling.
If we look at his Defending skills, I would rate him as a talented young player. Right now I would say his Winger capabilities are around the poor level.
Do we sign him, boss?
Scout was looking for an IM and he turned out to be a 4 star CD and is now 5 w/ passable form.
