Databases in Football: Scouting and Analytics Systems

In modern football, scouts (talent seekers) and analytics departments make decisions based on data.

Scouting Platforms

Wyscout and InStat are the most popular scouting platforms. They provide video and statistics for over 200,000 footballers worldwide. TransferMarkt provides market values and transfer histories of players. FBREF offers free and extensive statistical data.

Analytical Metrics

Scouts pay attention to the following metrics: xG and xA — goal and assist efficiency. Pressing intensity — the PPDA metric. Progressive carries and passes — moving the ball forward. Duels won — statistics of individual battles.

In Uzbekistan

Analytics are also developing in the Uzbekistan Super League. Some clubs have established specialized analytical departments. Data on young footballers is being entered into international platforms, which helps them attract the attention of foreign clubs.

Data is the future of football — but the best scout still prefers to see it with their own eyes.