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.
Opposition Scouting Advice
PFSA Workshop: Opposition Scouting with Steve Jones
An evening with current Lead Opposition Scout for Cardiff City, Steve Jones at Dartford FC on the 25th March 2020 The PFSA are pleased to
Opposition Scouting: Using keywords in your report
Report writing within opposition scouting is a skill in itself. Once you’ve completed your analysis and identified which pieces of information you want to highlight,
Opposition Scouting: Analysing Transitional Play
At the time of Jose Mourinho’s first spell in charge as Chelsea manager, he describes transitions in the following way: “The transitions have become crucial.
Analysing Defending Play
As important as it is to score goals, if a team doesn’t concede then they are guaranteed at least one point. If we think back
Opposition Scouting: Analysing Attacking Play
In the last two Premier League seasons, the team that has scored the most goals has won the title. Last year also saw Manchester City
Opposition Scouting: Analysing Attacking Corners
Analysing Attacking corners With set pieces accounting for nearly 1/3 of all Premier League goals, it’s fair to say this is a hugely important part
