Data & Performance Analysis
Reading xG as a Scout (Without Overrating It)
Expected goals is a chance-quality model, not a verdict. How scouts read xG, npxG and expected assists without letting one number replace the eye test.
The Footprint Blog
Scouting, recruitment and tactical analysis — practical, data-informed writing for scouts, sporting directors and coaches.
Data & Performance Analysis
How Football Data Visualization Is Changing the Way Clubs Scout Talent
How football data visualization and predictive analytics are transforming player scouting, recruitment and tactical evaluation for clubs today.
Data & Performance Analysis
How Advanced Football Stats Are Changing the Way Clubs Scout Talent
Advanced football stats, xG analysis and moneyball thinking are reshaping player recruitment and football tactics. Here's how clubs really use them.
Data & Performance Analysis
How Football Statistical Analysis Is Reshaping Modern Scouting
How football statistical analysis is reshaping modern scouting, from data tools to recruitment checklists and tactical context for smarter signings.
Data & Performance Analysis
From Data to Decision: Building a Repeatable Scouting Profile
How to turn data into decisions with a repeatable scouting profile: benchmarking, tactical fit and a recruitment process that actually works.