Scouting Material
We are pleased to provide an array of scouting analysis material below from both our partners and the PFSA Scouting Network, including standardised opposition and individual analysis reports you can use as an independent opposition analyst.
We aim to keep this section up to date with the material used actively within an opposition analysis setup from the National League to the top tier of European football.
PFSA Scouting Network Reports
The new PFSA standardised opposition and individual reports are used on the PFSA Scouting Network. Use the below templates for standardised opposition and individual reporting. The reports are partially complete to guide the user where to input the data. NOTE: You must have Adobe Acrobat installed in order to upload tactical images onto the report.
PFSA Academy Scouting Reports
Download two separate professional standard academy reports used by elite CAT 1 clubs. The first is a player report for outfield players and the second is for a goalkeeper.
Instat Scouting Analysis Reports
PFSA partner Instat provide a detailed opposition analysis service to elite clubs within Europe. Instat’s reports are detailed and touch on all areas of their platform. They provide an excellent opportunity to access the terminology and analysis used within a top-tier report. We are pleased to shortly be announcing a strategic partnership with Instat aligned with this service.
Wyscout match analysis reports
The Professional Football Scouts Association are also pleased to partner with Wyscout. A cutting edge match analysis platform used by some of Europe’s leading clubs. Wyscout gives you the ability, through video and stats, to compile detailed match and player analysis reports, used for recruitment or preparation for upcoming fixtures through opposition analysis.
If you want to become a football scout take the first step with the PFSA scouting courses.
Opposition Scouting Advice
Liverpool v Newcastle United – High lines and tactical question marks
BT sport named Liverpool’s Thiago Alcantara as man of the match for Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Newcastle United. At that point, the clock was just
Using Comparisonator’s virtual transfer feature
The Comparisonator Platform is a system that allows you to compare team and player data sets and easily produce performance insights. The platform offers over
From the PFSA Level 2 Talent ID to covering Premier League and FA Cup Fixtures. We support Sam’s and many others journey into football
BACK in the summer of 2020 Sam Brice had no idea what being a football scout entailed but within six months he was at one
Manchester City v Tottenham – The Art of Running Behind
The blue moon is certainly rising in Manchester right now. As referee Paul Tierney blasted his whistle for the final time on Saturday evening, he
Leicester v Leeds – Pressing, transitions and runs behind
Leicester v Leeds had all the makings of a pulsating Premier League match and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The first ten minutes were over in
Report writing at the top level – the difficulties you may face
In this article we aim to explore some of the challenges you might face when report writing and providing feedback working at the top level
Analysis in practice – Northern Ireland v Slovakia
In this article, we are going to analyse the first 20 minutes of Northern Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia. We wanted to give you
Everton’s midfield crucial towards Ancelotti’s plans
With Carlo Ancelotti recognising the need for an overhaul of his Everton midfield ahead of the new season, this is precisely what he did. Bringing
My First and Last Set Piece with Carlisle’s 1st Team Analyst
There are many ways to learn. The most popular one being on the job with very little guidance offered. For Carlisle First-Team Analyst Jacob Blain
5 Basic Tips On Analysing Second Phase Defending From Corners By RSC Anderlecht 1st Team Analyst
Richard Bredice enjoyed six successful years as First-Team Opposition Analysis at Manchester City before joining Belgian side Anderlecht in the summer of 2019. Here he
Opposition Scouting series with PFSA Members
Report writing at the top level – the difficulties you may face
In this article we aim to explore some of the challenges you might face when report writing and providing feedback working at the top level
ANALYSE THIS: Attacking Corners by Eduardo Thomaz Match/Opposition Analyst Sharjah FC
This is based on an opponent analysis protocol developed by myself and my intelligence department. One of the moments of the match that gets priority
AFC Bournemouth’s Head of 1st Team Domestic Scouting talks the PFSA and Orlando City
AFC Bournemouth’s Head of 1st Team Domestic Scouting, ANDY HOWE, journey with the PFSA began with a rainy weekend in Bournemouth before stepping up from
Best and Worst Free-Kick with Richard Bredice ex- Manchester City and Current RSC Anderlecht Performance Analyst
There was no doubt in Richard Bredice’s mind about how the best free-kick routine he’d analysed played out, it was just the colour of the
THE BEST AND THE WORST… corners with Gary Connell Senior Performance Analyst at Aspire Academy
SOMETIMES the surroundings just do not do the moment justice but for Gary Connell it was the other way round: the view was great, it
MY FIRST AND LAST… CORNER with Steve Jones Cardiff City Tactical Analyst-Opposition Scout
It may have been 15 years ago, but Steve Jones vividly recalls the circumstances around the first match he scouted. The details of the first
