Miguel Gouveia

ScoutDecision has signed a contract with Associação Académica de Coimbra - OAF, one of the iconic clubs from Portugal. This partnership was established with the club's Scouting Department and includes a close collaboration with David Caiado, Sports Director, Francisco Nora, Vice-President, and Daniel Simões, Chief Scout. ScoutDecision will help centralize all the folders previously used, unifying their database, various report types, and weekly planning. This will allow for easier internal communication and quicker decision-making. Académica de Coimbra is the oldest active club in Portugal, funded in 1887, and has won the first edition of the Portuguese Cup, revalidating this title more recently in 2012. They can seat almost 30,000 people in their stadium, in Coimbra. Now disputing Liga 3, they have one of the most interesting projects to achieve the promotion. Using a single tool to organize the scouting and management will enable Académica de Coimbra to elevate the number of players analyzed and help them not to lose information between seasons, with every scout documenting their work.

ScoutDecision has signed a contract with Boavista FC, a Liga Portugal Betclic club. This alliance includes strong collaboration with the Scouting Department, led by Rafael Bracali, Sports Director. ScoutDecision will be the primary system of all the scouting activities of the club, including player database, reports, and analysis. The team will be able to coordinate the tasks of their scouts, expanding their reach. This organization will assist them in being more communicative and efficient throughout transfer periods. Since 2014, the Porto-based club has competed in the First Tier of Portuguese football and is one of the few clubs to have won the Portuguese league. With one of Portugal's largest fan bases, the "Estádio do Bessa" can seat over 28,000 people. The combination of reporting technologies and information management will enable Boavista FC to strengthen its squad and establish a more advanced Scouting Department for both the professional team and the academy.

Everyone should have a CV. Whether to apply to a new job, to be represented by a new agent, or to be recommended for a service, you need a summary of who you are and the value you bring. However, most CVs are not good enough. They often lack super valuable information or are way too disorganized and have outdated designs. So, how can a CV stand out from the dozens of others received every week? You should transform it in a PERSONAL WEBSITE 💡 Why? It will create much more impact on the employer while you can be more complete in your description and even include different types of information that improve the quality of your resume. It will add credibility and does not get lost in the computer folders of someone else. How should your website be? 1) It should have a General Summary at the top. Insert your name, photo, contact details, external profile links, and a brief description of who you are today and how you got here. 2) Include a Gallery where you can start to engage the reader with a couple of images from the places where you worked and the milestones achieved. 3) State your Working Experience. Name the organizations you were part of or the projects you created. Be sure to specify the dates, positions, and a quick overview of your responsibilities. 4) Education Background. Specify the studies, courses, and certifications you have. This will allow the reader to understand how capable and invested you are in the given domains. 5) Make sure to have a list of relevant Achievements. Don't force anything, it's normal if you don't have big achievements at the start of your career. 6) Style of Work/Play and Methodology This will allow the reader to understand what's your working style or playing methodology. Feel free to attach a video that better demonstrates the principles you rule yourself by. 7) Recommendations. What's better than having other people talk about us? Employers give a lot of importance to this. Be sure to add this to your website and ask for feedback from your past colleagues or bosses. 8) Links. For every aspect you find relevant. Interviews, events, news, highlights. Anything that adds value to your page. Coaches, Scouts, Directors, and Players can all take advantage of having their own page. The digital era is already here, so why not enjoy the best part of it? If you’re curious enough to see how your website would look, contact us for more details 📥 Within 1 week, we can create one just for you.

Wyscout is such a valuable tool. With just a few clicks, you watch all the corners taken from a guy in Uruguay or compare the passing accuracy of all the midfielders in the J2 League. That’s why it is so popular: information, information, information… However, relying only on Wyscout is not enough for most. How can you differentiate from the thousands of people who watch the same videos and stats? How can you make the most of the gigantic piles of information you have access to? Here are 5 reasons why you should complement Wyscout with additional tools: 1. You need Flexibility Wyscout has an impressive database, but it lacks the flexibility to add new players or edit details of existing ones. When scouting, you’ll discover more details that can be crucial to include on your final assessments, so why not join both? 2. Make your own Evaluation You’re a scout, you’re great at evaluating players. Statistics are good to support your insights, but the most important assessment comes from your own skills and experience. Why not use your expertise and combine it with some relevant metrics from Wyscout and then present them to someone else in a visually appealing report created by you? 3. Don't change your Working Style We all like to do things our way. We feel more productive and less stressed. You have many buttons and features in Wyscout but it can get really tough to adapt them to your working style. Unfortunately, Wysccout is not going to change anything just for you. However, there are other platforms that want to listen to your needs and adapt their features so that you have all the details you need in a fully customized experience. 4. Organize Yourself Scouting is more than just looking at players. Scheduling the games you want to see, assigning tasks to complete, comparing all the reports you’ve completed, and managing video, documents and negotiation details are all crucial. Wyscout alone does not support these operational needs. You need something else so you don’t feel lost with the information spread between your notes, Excel, or Drive. 5. Use every detail to Decide Better What happens if you want to add data from elsewhere to your evaluations? Wyscout does not support integration with other data sources you might want to use, nor does it provide an overall player classification based on YOUR preferences. If you want player rankings based on the attributes you find most important, you should have something else at your hand. Conclusion While Wyscout is something you should have, the demands of modern scouting require additional tools for optimal performance. A comprehensive scouting information system not only complements Wyscout but also addresses its limitations. Having the video and the stats while keeping yourself organized with your own tailored tools will make you unstoppable. If you’d like to try out a platform that perfectly complements what Wyscout doesn't give you, check it out here.

“I think the most important department in the club is the scouting department. Much more than managers and players. When they choose well 80% of the job is done." Pep Guardiola said this, not me. Yet, why do so many clubs still lack a Scouting Department? If you’re part of a football club or want to be one day, understanding the importance of having a football scouting department can be important for you. Many clubs have already taken this step, but some are still figuring out if they should or could. This post aims to clarify the most common reasons why some clubs still lack a football scouting department. Whether you're already in the business or trying to get in, understanding these issues may give you an edge when dealing with a real scenario of trying to start scouting tasks from scratch or improving the current ones.

We are thrilled to announce an exciting partnership between ScoutDecision and the esteemed L10 Sports Consulting! This strategic alliance marks the beginning of a powerful collaboration, aiming to further enhance the landscape of sports scouting and market analysis. L10 Sports Consulting, a leading company in Brazil providing educational services and mentorship for analysts and scouts, is now teaming up with ScoutDecision to enrich its educational offerings. With L10's expertise and ScoutDecision's advanced technology, L10's courses will be complemented with privileged access to our analysis software. This partnership goes beyond just providing tools; it is an active collaboration in defining new features for our platform. We firmly believe that L10's experience and knowledge will add significant value to the ongoing development of ScoutDecision, ensuring our users have access to the best practices and innovations in the industry. Furthermore, we are excited to announce that L10 students will be entitled to an exclusive discount on the ScoutDecision platform. We aim to make access to our technology even more accessible for those investing in their careers in the world of sports observation and analysis. We would like to express our gratitude to L10's CEO, Rodrigo Lameira, for his vision and leadership in this joint endeavor. Together, we are committed to elevating the game, empowering professionals and teams to reach their full potential on the global sports stage.

ScoutDecision has signed a deal with Ukrainian Premier League club, FC Kolos Kovalivka. This partnership includes close work with the Scouting Department, including Vitalii Lysytskyi, Sports Director, Vitalii Shalimov, Vice-President, and the remaining scouts and data analyst. ScoutDecision will be the central system of all the scouting duties of the team, including player database, reports, and analyses. The team will be able to store all their information in a customized setting, leaving behind any pains of using their already existing data. The club from the city of Kovalivka disputes the First Tier of Ukrainian Football since 2019 and has already participated in European competitions in 20/21 and 21/22 despite having only 12 years of existence. The combination of data analysis tools and information management will help FC Kolos Kovalivka establish itself even further as one of the prominent football clubs in Ukraine.

Football fans tend to hate International breaks 👎 2 weeks without Club football can seem unbearable in the middle of the season... However, you shouldn't deny their importance (here's why 👇) 🏆 International Competitions Friendlies may seem a waste of time, but they are just the preparation for the most vibrant sports competitions in the world. The FIFA World Cup, or even the UEFA EURO and CONMEBOL Copa America, unite nations in a way we all love to witness. ⚽ Player Development Playing alongside new teammates, coaches and tactics help players adapt to new game structures that clubs can later take advantage of. New ideas for free. 📈 Market Opportunities For clubs, which see their players confirm their value in a different setting with broader coverage. For players, whose exposure can lead to endorsements and sponsorship deals. 💪 Mental Boost Many of them seek a spot to play in the biggest competitions. It's a source of motivation, driving the players to improve their performance and morale when returning to club competitions. 🌟 Star Status Tell me one football superstar who didn't perform with his national team. It's their chance to prove their quality and confirm their elite level. It's the highest dream of many when growing up. Despite disrupting club football temporarily, international breaks play a crucial role in player development and global football dynamics. Being able to witness the emergence of talents like Lamine Yamal and Endrick make it a lot easier for us, football fans... (but now please bring 'El Clasico' asap 🙏)

10 games remaining. 10 games that separate the teams from their dreams to play against the most powerful teams, in the most profitable competition and with the biggest fan base watching. But more than being the ultimate step before The Premier League, the EFL Championship is a truly competitive context in itself. 🏟️ 5th Best Attendance (above Ligue 1) 🏆 6th Best Average Team Quality (according to Opta Sports, 22/23) How do things stand? 🦊 Leicester City: once champions-elect, now facing a test of character. With 26 victories under their belt, they stand atop the table. 1st | 81 Points | 36 Games | 72.2% Wins 🚜 Ipswich Town: a team defying expectations and rewriting the narrative. Newly promoted from League One, they weathered a stormy patch but emerged stronger, with six consecutive wins. 2nd | 78 Points | 36 Games | 63.9% Wins ⚪️ Leeds United: steeped in tradition and fueled by ambition, their unbeaten run faced a moment of reckoning against Huddersfield. Yet, with grit and determination, they roared back to victory against Stoke. 3rd | 76 Points | 36 Games | 63.9% Wins 👼 Southampton: embarked on a journey marked by twists and turns, overcoming setbacks to forge a path toward redemption and still remembering the 20th spot last year. They are the only team that has to face all the other candidates. 4th | 70 Points | 35 Games (-1) | 60.0% Wins The stakes have never been higher 🔥 Which team do you think will emerge to claim their place among football's elite? Despite the winners, one thing is certain: the heart-pounding drama and pursuit of excellence in the Championship resemble the essence of football we all learned to love ⚽ #Championship #EFL #Football

Want to know more about the Portuguese transfer market? Keep reading 🇵🇹 ⚽ Portugal is such a small country. 5x less population than 🇪🇸 and 21x less than 🇧🇷 Nonetheless, it plays a key role in the football ecosystem. Let's dive in 🔎 Did you know that, according to FIFA, in 2022, Portugal was the country that welcomed the highest number of professional players? 🥇 Wow! Recently, the FPF - Federação Portuguesa de Futebol's Portuguese Football Observatory highlighted the main aspects that characterize the country's player transfer flows in a great article. Here are some key insights: 🇧🇷 Brazil is Portugal's best friend in football deals - no other market flow in the world matches the ins and outs between the two. 👶 The average age of the players entering the country is below the average age of the ones who leave - Portugal is widely recognized for its talent creation, with 3 academies in the top 15 globally. 🛫 For amateur divisions, players mainly travel to Switzerland, Luxembourg, and France - well-known communities for Portuguese emigrants. For professional level (2020-2023): 📌 64% are international transfers 📌 1 in 4 departing players heads to Brazil Overall (2020-2023); 📌 115,113 player transfers recorded 📌 97% of transfers occur domestically Want to explore further? 👉 Full article

"I will leave the club at the end of the season." - Jürgen Klopp 💔 Last week, the football world was stunned with a message. So simple, so humble, yet so difficult to handle 😔 Jürgen Klopp will be leaving Liverpool Football Club after 9 years at Anfield. A well-succeeded job as the glorious days returned to this sleeping giant. 🏆 Premier League, UCL, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, Community Shield, Club WC and UEFA Super Cup - nothing was left to win! ... how did he manage to achieve all this? 🤔 1. The Gegenpressing - implemented a structured game philosophy and applied it to every aspect of the club. 2. Recruitment Policy - bought players from 2nd-tier teams and promoted kids according to well-identified profiles to start building a winning team. 3. Leadership - the passionate connection to the fans and the charismatic management of the players made him loved and supported. It's about masterminding tactics, it's about having the best around you and it's definitely about your ideas being accepted through competence and belief 🤝 Everyone is gonna miss this duo... Will they be able to replicate their success one last time this season? 💭

Here it is, the biggest moment before the major decision - the match that will decide who is going to be present on the world’s biggest football stage, performing for the highest international prize. Two teams that fought very hard battles in the previous games. Messi or Modric, one of the two legends is going to lead his national team to the final and have the possibility of crowning a career full of success. Argentina: regarded as one of the favorites for this edition of the competition, Argentina started on the wrong foot, but their performances have been growing in quality since then. Despite a late dramatic finale against the Dutch, Argentina confirmed its presence in the semi-finals with a great performance in the penalty shootout, after demonstrating superiority in almost all the regular time. Croatia: the runners-up of 2018 are on the verge of achieving the final and, possibly, avenging their last defeat. Croatia, the team with the most minutes played in the tournament, has been showing great equilibrium during the matches and relentlessness in the penalty shootouts. They hope they can defeat another South-American top team after the gigantic result from last time. Let’s take a look into some of the main offensive and defensive indices of the two teams.