The four clauses that decide what a contract is really worth
Weekly wage is the number everyone quotes and the number that matters least. Here is what we model first.
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Contracts, scouting and the parts of this industry nobody explains to a twenty-year-old. Written by the people doing the negotiating.
Why paying for a trial almost never works
A clear look at how clubs actually source players, and what a legitimate route into a trial looks like.
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Turf and numbers: what the data can and cannot tell a scout
Physical models narrow a list. They do not pick a player. Our scouting framework, explained.
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The window briefing
Notes from inside the window
A short email at the open and close of each transfer window: what moved, what it cost, and what it means for players at your level. No spam, one click to leave.
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Whether you are a player weighing an offer or a club weighing a signing, we will give you a straight view — no obligation attached.