Jake
@jakeentwistle.bsky.social
The Arsenal. SCOUTED. https://www.scoutedftbl.com/
Unicorn is thrown around far too often these days. It’s become proxy for ‘big guy that can dribble’ and we all know there are loads of them now. But Álvaro Rodríguez is a different mythical horse all together. I have proof he’s Pegasus.
🌃 Latest for @scoutedftbl.com:
🌃 Latest for @scoutedftbl.com:
Pegasus among unicorns
Monday Night SCOUTED presents the most extreme forward profile in Europe
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Unicorn is thrown around far too often these days. It’s become proxy for ‘big guy that can dribble’ and we all know there are loads of them now. But Álvaro Rodríguez is a different mythical horse all together. I have proof he’s Pegasus.
🌃 Latest for @scoutedftbl.com:
🌃 Latest for @scoutedftbl.com:
I tried to translate @tomoc.bsky.social's storytelling and @moesquare.bsky.social's analysis into a single stat:
Riccardo Calafiori is the only player across Europe’s Big Five Leagues this season that averages 10+ touches in each third, 2.5+ touches in each box, 2+ shots and 2+ clearances per 90.
Riccardo Calafiori is the only player across Europe’s Big Five Leagues this season that averages 10+ touches in each third, 2.5+ touches in each box, 2+ shots and 2+ clearances per 90.
Riccardo Calafiori, aura redefined
Milkshakes and meteors maketh the man.
scoutedftbl.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I tried to translate @tomoc.bsky.social's storytelling and @moesquare.bsky.social's analysis into a single stat:
Riccardo Calafiori is the only player across Europe’s Big Five Leagues this season that averages 10+ touches in each third, 2.5+ touches in each box, 2+ shots and 2+ clearances per 90.
Riccardo Calafiori is the only player across Europe’s Big Five Leagues this season that averages 10+ touches in each third, 2.5+ touches in each box, 2+ shots and 2+ clearances per 90.
Heading to my first Hudl Performance Insights Conference for @scoutedftbl.com today. Exciting stuff. Looking forward to learning a lot. But I am also going to be late. Thanks, weather.
November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Heading to my first Hudl Performance Insights Conference for @scoutedftbl.com today. Exciting stuff. Looking forward to learning a lot. But I am also going to be late. Thanks, weather.
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My latest blog post "From Data to Wisdom: Playing Football’s Information Game at the Right Level" explores how football clubs can move from simply collecting data to making better, evidence-based decisions.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/from-d...
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From Data to Wisdom: Playing Football’s Information Game at the Right Level – Jan Van Haaren
From Data to Wisdom: Playing Football’s Information Game at the Right Level.
janvanhaaren.be
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
My latest blog post "From Data to Wisdom: Playing Football’s Information Game at the Right Level" explores how football clubs can move from simply collecting data to making better, evidence-based decisions.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/from-d...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/from-d...
Kees Smit, quickly becoming one of the most talked about prospects, was on the @llewdavies.bsky.social radar well before the U-19 EURO this summer - the tournament that introduced me to the Dutchman. Whether you're yet to come across him or not, this is a must-read. Excellent, as ever.
Breaking down Kees Smit
A touch-by-touch analysis of the young Dutch midfielder's starmaking moment
scoutedftbl.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Kees Smit, quickly becoming one of the most talked about prospects, was on the @llewdavies.bsky.social radar well before the U-19 EURO this summer - the tournament that introduced me to the Dutchman. Whether you're yet to come across him or not, this is a must-read. Excellent, as ever.
Finally, I’ve put everything together to provide a primer on the @scoutedftbl.com Archetypes project so far. It’s not finished, it’s constantly evolving. But now there is a reference point for the Archetypes themselves and the methodology. Here you go:
A guide to Archetypes
A comprehensive primer for SCOUTED's player profiling project
scoutedftbl.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Finally, I’ve put everything together to provide a primer on the @scoutedftbl.com Archetypes project so far. It’s not finished, it’s constantly evolving. But now there is a reference point for the Archetypes themselves and the methodology. Here you go:
If a player gets the @llewdavies.bsky.social ‘Introducing’ treatment, take note.
Llew flagged Said El Mala during the U-19 EURO and I’ve piggy-backed off that ever since. This is one of the most destructive dribblers in Europe. It’s his first-ever top-flight season.
Llew flagged Said El Mala during the U-19 EURO and I’ve piggy-backed off that ever since. This is one of the most destructive dribblers in Europe. It’s his first-ever top-flight season.
Introducing Said El Mala
A 317-minute breakdown of the German winger hell-bent on destruction
scoutedftbl.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
If a player gets the @llewdavies.bsky.social ‘Introducing’ treatment, take note.
Llew flagged Said El Mala during the U-19 EURO and I’ve piggy-backed off that ever since. This is one of the most destructive dribblers in Europe. It’s his first-ever top-flight season.
Llew flagged Said El Mala during the U-19 EURO and I’ve piggy-backed off that ever since. This is one of the most destructive dribblers in Europe. It’s his first-ever top-flight season.
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After noticing something different about Mike Penders' heat map against Lyon, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social investigated the reasons why it seemed odd.
It turns out the Belgian was doing a Manuel Neuer impression and he's the youngest goalkeeper on record to do it in a Big Five League.
It turns out the Belgian was doing a Manuel Neuer impression and he's the youngest goalkeeper on record to do it in a Big Five League.
Falling down a Mike Penders rabbit hole
Learn about the Belgian's Manuel Neuer impression and Milton Delgado's Platformer clinic
scoutedftbl.com
October 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
After noticing something different about Mike Penders' heat map against Lyon, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social investigated the reasons why it seemed odd.
It turns out the Belgian was doing a Manuel Neuer impression and he's the youngest goalkeeper on record to do it in a Big Five League.
It turns out the Belgian was doing a Manuel Neuer impression and he's the youngest goalkeeper on record to do it in a Big Five League.
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So, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social wanted to revamp the stats section of the Monday Night SCOUTED newsletter and turn it into one in its own right. The Rabbit Hole is our new research-driven newsletter that will arrive in your inbox every Tuesday (if you like it, that is).
October 21, 2025 at 4:39 PM
So, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social wanted to revamp the stats section of the Monday Night SCOUTED newsletter and turn it into one in its own right. The Rabbit Hole is our new research-driven newsletter that will arrive in your inbox every Tuesday (if you like it, that is).
On the same day I sit down to write my main piece of writing for the week, @tomoc.bsky.social is doing the same and producing this. This is writing. These are the foggin estandards. I’m extremely grateful he takes the time to use this mind to improve my work. open.substack.com/pub/redstory...
Winter arc
We run in void.
open.substack.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:55 PM
On the same day I sit down to write my main piece of writing for the week, @tomoc.bsky.social is doing the same and producing this. This is writing. These are the foggin estandards. I’m extremely grateful he takes the time to use this mind to improve my work. open.substack.com/pub/redstory...
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Does modern football seem monotonous? Well, Morocco's U20 World Cup winners will make you fall back in love with the sport.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
Antidotes for the monotony of modern football
Monday Night SCOUTED prescribes the following: Morocco’s historic Under-20 World Cup winners and Europe's most direct young players
scoutedftbl.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Does modern football seem monotonous? Well, Morocco's U20 World Cup winners will make you fall back in love with the sport.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
I think staying up to watch the final fogged my brain. I had some really clear intentions for this newsletter, especially the second section, but I don’t think I’ve quite delivered on that. But I’m absolutely all in on Morocco. You should be too.
Does modern football seem monotonous? Well, Morocco's U20 World Cup winners will make you fall back in love with the sport.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
If you're not up for rewatching that tournament, @jakeentwistle.bsky.social has tried to find the most direct young players in Europe as an alternative cure.
Antidotes for the monotony of modern football
Monday Night SCOUTED prescribes the following: Morocco’s historic Under-20 World Cup winners and Europe's most direct young players
scoutedftbl.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
I think staying up to watch the final fogged my brain. I had some really clear intentions for this newsletter, especially the second section, but I don’t think I’ve quite delivered on that. But I’m absolutely all in on Morocco. You should be too.
The response to @tomoc.bsky.social’s RB Leipzig story on SCOUTED and his own Substack post about Eze’s move to Arsenal tells you everything about him. Two incredible pieces of writing created by an incredible person with absolute dedication and unwavering love for a craft.
August 29, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The response to @tomoc.bsky.social’s RB Leipzig story on SCOUTED and his own Substack post about Eze’s move to Arsenal tells you everything about him. Two incredible pieces of writing created by an incredible person with absolute dedication and unwavering love for a craft.
Is Hugo Ekitiké an Alexander Isak regen? I profiled three iterations of both players alongside a set of elite centre-forwards to find out how similar they are, for @scoutedftbl.com. Dive in.
Is Hugo Ekitiké an Alexander Isak regen?
Everyone, including us, keeps saying the Frenchman is a mini version of the Swede - let’s use data to figure out the truth
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July 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Is Hugo Ekitiké an Alexander Isak regen? I profiled three iterations of both players alongside a set of elite centre-forwards to find out how similar they are, for @scoutedftbl.com. Dive in.
The best decision of my adult life has been to commit full time. Not just on a work level, but it has transformed my personal life. Thank you so much to everyone that has made this past year possible. But to keep it going, we need even more support.
Since we went professional in 2019, our small team has toiled endlessly to turn SCOUTED into a sustainable, totally independent outlet. We’re closer than we’ve ever been - but we’re still not quite there.
Join us on our journey to 1,000 paid subscribers. The Summer of SCOUTED has arrived.
Join us on our journey to 1,000 paid subscribers. The Summer of SCOUTED has arrived.
Our summer subscription drive
Getting cynical, with your help
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June 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
The best decision of my adult life has been to commit full time. Not just on a work level, but it has transformed my personal life. Thank you so much to everyone that has made this past year possible. But to keep it going, we need even more support.
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Three weeks of curating this newsletter now :-) hope people find it fun and useful. Would love more feedback!
Explosive strikers scoring goals across Europe, a Scottish starlet that you need to know about, even more changes of international allegiance, and the delightful talents of Désiré Doué.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
Three explosive striker prospects and a new Scottish starlet
The Shortlist, March 14th 2025
scoutedftbl.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Three weeks of curating this newsletter now :-) hope people find it fun and useful. Would love more feedback!
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Explosive strikers scoring goals across Europe, a Scottish starlet that you need to know about, even more changes of international allegiance, and the delightful talents of Désiré Doué.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
Three explosive striker prospects and a new Scottish starlet
The Shortlist, March 14th 2025
scoutedftbl.com
March 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Explosive strikers scoring goals across Europe, a Scottish starlet that you need to know about, even more changes of international allegiance, and the delightful talents of Désiré Doué.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
All that (and more) in The Shortlist, our bitzesize youth football review that drops every Friday.
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I try v hard to shout out independent publications where possible, because they need all the help they can get.
@backheeled.com, @scoutedftbl.com, Not The Top 20, Ranks FC & Gegenpressing Newsletter all bring life to my inbox and pod feeds. Thanks guys.
@backheeled.com, @scoutedftbl.com, Not The Top 20, Ranks FC & Gegenpressing Newsletter all bring life to my inbox and pod feeds. Thanks guys.
March 11, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I try v hard to shout out independent publications where possible, because they need all the help they can get.
@backheeled.com, @scoutedftbl.com, Not The Top 20, Ranks FC & Gegenpressing Newsletter all bring life to my inbox and pod feeds. Thanks guys.
@backheeled.com, @scoutedftbl.com, Not The Top 20, Ranks FC & Gegenpressing Newsletter all bring life to my inbox and pod feeds. Thanks guys.
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Just another weekly dose of brilliance from @jakeentwistle.bsky.social.
Mika Biereth Madness
The mind-blowing stats behind the Monaco man's match-ball collection
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March 4, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Just another weekly dose of brilliance from @jakeentwistle.bsky.social.
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Mika Biereth has more Ligue 1 hat-tricks (3 in 7 games) than Rasmus Højlund has Premier League goals (2 in 22 appearances) this season.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Mika Biereth Madness
The mind-blowing stats behind the Monaco man's match-ball collection
scoutedftbl.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Mika Biereth has more Ligue 1 hat-tricks (3 in 7 games) than Rasmus Højlund has Premier League goals (2 in 22 appearances) this season.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Picked him out in the Durán article as a potential homegrown record sale in the future. Good to see he’s kicking on again.
🇺🇸 Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan (20) has had an excellent start to 2025, tied for an MLS-best 3 assists.
Over the last 365 days, look at his per-90 numbers. I know he plays a unique role in this system to compare him with all midfielders... but, man. He's leveled up.
Over the last 365 days, look at his per-90 numbers. I know he plays a unique role in this system to compare him with all midfielders... but, man. He's leveled up.
March 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Picked him out in the Durán article as a potential homegrown record sale in the future. Good to see he’s kicking on again.
I put Mika through the Osimhen Test, explored a new way to evaluate strikers inspired by the duality of Denmark’s February 2003ers and found a mountain of stats to show just how mad his start at Monaco has been. Really enjoyed this one.
Mika Biereth has more Ligue 1 hat-tricks (3 in 7 games) than Rasmus Højlund has Premier League goals (2 in 22 appearances) this season.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Plenty more where that came from in Monday Night SCOUTED.
Mika Biereth Madness
The mind-blowing stats behind the Monaco man's match-ball collection
scoutedftbl.com
March 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I put Mika through the Osimhen Test, explored a new way to evaluate strikers inspired by the duality of Denmark’s February 2003ers and found a mountain of stats to show just how mad his start at Monaco has been. Really enjoyed this one.
I tried to create way too many ‘custom’ metrics and apply them to way too many players before taking way too long to make decisions.
Technically, this was still published on a Monday... so I made it, just.
I hope it’s ✨ fascinating ✨
Technically, this was still published on a Monday... so I made it, just.
I hope it’s ✨ fascinating ✨
The most fascinating U23 players in the Big Five Leagues
Redux.
open.substack.com
February 11, 2025 at 12:23 AM
I tried to create way too many ‘custom’ metrics and apply them to way too many players before taking way too long to make decisions.
Technically, this was still published on a Monday... so I made it, just.
I hope it’s ✨ fascinating ✨
Technically, this was still published on a Monday... so I made it, just.
I hope it’s ✨ fascinating ✨
This includes a link to an interactive Scatter Plot and a searchable table for all of the key poacher metrics from 2020/21 to 2023/24. Have fun.
As the transfer window shuts, Monday Night SCOUTED arrives.
Introducing the Victor Osimhen Test for the next generation of goal-hangers...
Introducing the Victor Osimhen Test for the next generation of goal-hangers...
The Victor Osimhen Test
...and a trio of titanic teenage displays.
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February 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This includes a link to an interactive Scatter Plot and a searchable table for all of the key poacher metrics from 2020/21 to 2023/24. Have fun.
MNS tonight includes the Osimhen Test and a closer look at some titanic teenage performances since the last post. It will arrive in your inbox after the Chelsea game. Subscribe via @scoutedftbl.bsky.social
to get it first.
to get it first.
February 3, 2025 at 6:32 PM
MNS tonight includes the Osimhen Test and a closer look at some titanic teenage performances since the last post. It will arrive in your inbox after the Chelsea game. Subscribe via @scoutedftbl.bsky.social
to get it first.
to get it first.