Sample report — Southern Scout

Summary

A direct, high-energy wide forward whose primary threat is carrying the ball at defenders in transition. Consistently beats his man for pace and gets into dangerous areas, but end product — both finishing and the final pass — remains inconsistent under pressure. Defensively willing, presses with intent, and tracks back more than the role demands. The profile is raw but projectable: the physical tools and mentality are there, the technique and decision-making need time and coaching. Worth monitoring seriously if the trajectory holds.

Attribute profile

	Finishing	Decision quality ◉ scout	Ball carrying	Pressing	Chance creation	Runs in behind ◉ scout
J. Tarawa	5.0	7.5	8.0	7.0	6.0	8.5

Per-90 output — 3 matches (270 minutes)

3.3

Prog. carries

4.7

Runs in behind

1.3

Chances created

2.7

Press wins

0.7

Goals

1.3

Shots on target

Match-by-match analysis

Match 1: Fictional FC vs Island United W 3–1

12 Jun 2026 · Home · 38 actions

Key moments

23' Goal — Runs the channel behind the left centre-back off a simple vertical pass. Gets there first, stays composed, finishes low across the keeper. Had already checked over his shoulder twice before the pass was played — he knew where the space was.

52' Big chance missed — One-on-one with the keeper after a through ball. Takes an extra touch when he has the angle to shoot first time, and the keeper smothers.

◈ Pattern summary — from 38 logged events

High involvement throughout — actions distributed evenly across both halves. Four progressive carries, three successful press actions (all in the first 30 minutes), two runs in behind resulting in touches. Carrying was the primary threat: five take-ons attempted, three completed. Tracked back to win possession on the edge of his own box at 78' — notable for a forward. Overall output well above average for the role in this league.

Match 2: Capital City FC vs Fictional FC L 2–0

19 Jun 2026 · Away · 31 actions

Key moments

29' Big chance missed — Good position on the counter but tries to beat one too many. Loses possession in a dangerous area when a simple square pass to the unmarked striker is the obvious option.

67' Big chance created — Drops deep, plays a one-two, drives centrally, and forces a save from 18 yards. Well-struck and placed. Best single action across the first two matches.

◈ Pattern summary — from 31 logged events

Noticeably quieter second half — 21 actions before the break, 10 after. Pressing remained effective early (three wins in the first 20 minutes) but intensity dropped visibly after 75'. Two progressive carries, both in the first half. Runs in behind were less frequent against a deeper defensive line. The gap between first-half output and second-half output is the clearest pattern: either a fitness ceiling or a response to trailing. Against the strongest opposition in the three-match sample, the physical tools were still evident but the decision-making under pressure was weaker.

Match 3: Fictional FC vs Reef Athletic D 1–1

26 Jun 2026 · Home · 38 actions

Key moments

38' Goal — Picks up wide right, cuts inside onto his right foot, and curls a shot inside the far post from the edge of the box. Technically the best finish across all three matches — genuine quality in the curl and placement.

62' Big chance missed — Free header from six yards, puts it wide. The movement to get free was excellent — the execution under no pressure was not.

◈ Pattern summary — from 38 logged events

Best overall performance. Actions evenly distributed — no second-half drop-off, still pressing at the 84th minute with the same intensity as the 12th. Five runs in behind in the opening 15 minutes, three without receiving the ball — but the defensive line dropped 15 yards to compensate, creating space for teammates. This is the attribute that only appears in full-match observation: the runs that don't result in a touch but reshape the game. Four progressive carries, three press wins. The missed header at 62' confirms aerial finishing as a genuine development area rather than bad luck.

Assessment

Strengths

Ball carrying in transition. Beats defenders with pace and directness. Comfortable receiving on the half-turn and driving forward. The most consistent threat across all three matches.

Runs in behind. Volume and quality both high. Importantly, the runs that don't result in a touch still disrupt the defensive shape — this is an attribute only visible from full-match observation.

Pressing intensity. Willing and effective in the first hour. Press wins per 90 (2.7) are strong for the position. Initiates press triggers rather than following them.

Mentality. Tracks back voluntarily, competes physically, responds well to setbacks within a game. Character indicators are positive throughout.

Areas for development

Final-ball quality. The gap between approach play and end product is the headline development area. Crosses, cut-backs, and final passes are behind the level of the carry that precedes them.

Decision-making under pressure. Tendency to take an extra touch or attempt one too many when a simpler option is available. Most pronounced away from home (Match 2) and when the first option is cut off.

Aerial finishing. The missed header in Match 3 was the clearest example, but aerial threat generally is below what the physical profile would suggest. Timing and technique rather than a lack of athleticism.

Late-game consistency. One match showed a visible energy drop after 75 minutes. Sample size is small, but worth monitoring — either a fitness ceiling or a temperamental response to losing positions.

Projection

A forward with the physical tools and competitive mentality to play at a higher level than the OFC Pro League. The ball-carrying ability and pace in behind are transferable attributes — they work against any defensive line, not just this one. The development areas (final ball, aerial finishing, decision speed) are all coachable and age-appropriate for a 21-year-old. In a more structured environment with regular coaching, the finishing would likely improve fastest; the decision-making will take longer but the base instinct is sound. Worth a closer look for any club seeking a direct, high-energy wide forward who will press, carry, and stretch defences.

Appendix — the clock

Every action, in the minute it happened, unabridged. So the report can be checked against the footage.

Match 3 · Home · D 1–1 · 90' played · 38 actions

Decisive moment

Positive action

Negative action

Methodology

All assessments are based on full-match video footage, watched in real time with every on-ball and significant off-ball action logged to the minute using a structured tally sheet. Attribute scores (1–10) are graded against a position-specific rubric calibrated to the OFC Pro League standard. Per-90 statistics are derived from manual event capture across all matches watched — they are not sourced from any third-party data provider. Two attributes (decision quality and runs in behind) are marked as scout-only: they require human observation and cannot be derived from event data. Key moments (goals, big chances created and missed) include the scout's own written observations from the moment of play. Pattern summaries are generated from the full event log — every action, every minute — so the analysis reflects the complete match, not just the highlights. Every claim in this report can be checked against the source footage by timestamp.