Scouting Report

How to Read a GSA Player Report

Global Soccer Analytics scouting reports provide role-specific, film-driven evaluations designed to mirror how professional clubs assess players.
Each report focuses on how a player functions within a team structure, not just what shows up in highlight clips or box scores.

What a GSA Scouting Report Includes

Each report may include the following sections:

Player Overview

Name, position, class, physical profile
Primary and secondary roles
Team, conference, and competition context

Tactical Profile

Positional responsibilities
Role execution within team system
Off-ball movement and spatial awareness
Defensive or attacking discipline (role-dependent)

Technical Assessment

Ball security and first touch
Passing range and decision quality
Press resistance or 1v1 effectiveness
Position-specific technical traits

Physical & Athletic Profile

Functional game speed
Mobility and endurance
Strength in duels
Repeatability across minutes

Match Impact

Influence on tempo, transitions, or chance creation
Defensive actions that prevent danger
Consistency and reliability
Performance against higher-level opponents

Projection

Development ceiling and floor
Roles at the next competitive level
Tactical scalability
Professional pathway outlook (U.S. and/or European)

Context Matters

All GSA scouting reports are written with context in mind:

Team tactics and formation
Assigned role versus natural strengths
Game state and opponent quality
Minutes played and usage

Statistics are used to support film observations, not replace them.

Our Reporting Standards

Updates & & Revisions

Scouting reports may be updated as:

Roles change
New film becomes available
Players show meaningful development
Competitive level increases

Intended Audience

GSA scouting reports are intended for:

Professional and pre-professional clubs

College and academy staffs

Agents and player representatives

Media and analysts

Players seeking an objective evaluation

Transparency

While some scouting reports may be commissioned, all evaluations reflect GSA’s independent judgment and follow the same methodology regardless of origin.