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S26 Academy Scouting Profiles - AustinP0027 - 2026-05-14 More exploration with the APIs and this time I’m looking into the Academy. Specifically, I thought I would take a look at all the players, their attributes, their traits, and just anything that could be pulled out in an attempt to summarize them. Along the way, I’m hoping to find other interesting stats. As a note, the scouting reports that I’m generating below aren’t meant to actually be meaningful. Sim has its own logic, so this is more just for fun and how you might approach it as a real world scout making assumptions based on attributes. From what I have seen, Traits are generally unknown as to true sim impact but for scouting, I’ve given them pretty important quantifiable impact. Scouting Profiles In order to try and simplify the readability of scouting profiles, I attempted to cluster the different Academy players into clusters based on the type of player they appear to be. Then, within that cluster, I tried to put them into tiers. Process: Each cluster is given a description of what I believe the cluster is. Then it is given attributes that are the cluster values. Cluster Values are listed in order of importance with the attribute that gets the highest impact first. Finally, a bonus is added for traits that fit that cluster. With the formula in place, every player was given a “score” based on the attribute weights and the trait bonuses. Then, those scores were broken into tiers based on this logic: S Tier - Top 20% of scores in the cluster A Tier - Next 30% (50th–80th percentile) B Tier - Next 30% (20th–50th percentile) C Tier - Bottom 20% Playmaker Description Central tempo controllers who dictate play through passing, vision, and decision-making. These players orchestrate buildup and create chances rather than relying on physical dominance. Attribute Weights Passing (0.25), Vision (0.20), Decisions (0.15), First Touch (0.10), Technique (0.10), Stamina (0.10), Flair (0.10) Trait Bonuses Dictates Tempo, Tries Killer Balls Often, Likes To Switch Ball To Other Flank, Comes Deep To Get Ball, Tries Long Range Passes S Tier Tim Quackareedoo — Excellent passing and decisions with strong tempo control traits make him a highly reliable conductor. Reece Munro — Strong vision and killer-ball trait combination gives him top-end control and progression. A Tier STAR SCREAM — Strong vision and decisions, but less complete passing output than the S-tier group. Che Youz — High technique and strong creative traits make him a polished midfield creator. Van Hieu Tang — Excellent passing base, though the rest of the profile is narrower. B Tier Baptiste Azzola — Solid passing and stamina, but not enough standout creation to reach A tier. Arsene Cardinet — Decent all-around profile, but the playmaking output is less explosive than the higher tiers. C Tier Alexandre Canal — Stable, but no major standout attribute pushes him upward. Jayson Bryzski — Late-run traits help, but the core playmaking profile stays modest. Wide Description Wide attackers who create danger through pace, dribbling, and movement. These players stretch defenses and either cut inside or deliver crosses. Attribute Weights Pace (0.20), Acceleration (0.15), Dribbling (0.15), Finishing (0.10), Off The Ball (0.10), Crossing (0.10), Technique (0.10), Stamina (0.10) Trait Bonuses Cuts Inside From Both Wings, Runs With Ball Often, Moves Into Channels, Crossing Early, Places Shots S Tier Sadie Black — Elite pace, acceleration, dribbling, and finishing make her the most dangerous wide attacker here. Nick Kasak — Strong pace, acceleration, dribbling, and crossing create a high-end wide threat. A Tier Jack Pow — Strong movement and useful end product give him a well-rounded wide attacking profile. Kairo Vox — Elite technical balance across the attacking line makes him highly dangerous. Joe Mormor — Strong acceleration and off-ball work support consistent wide production. Ozzy Boudreaux — Good pace and movement with traits that improve his attacking efficiency. B Tier Gold Ship — Good pace and ball carrying, but the finishing threat is not high enough. Bruce McAllister — Balanced profile, but not enough standout quality to move higher. Saba Kvekvetsia — Strong dribbling and 1v1 skill, but only moderate end product. Don BebeZ — Athletic and lively, but the traits lean more toward chaos than reliable output. C Tier Emmanuel Ofusu — Excellent dribbling, but too little supporting production around it. Owen Bryant — Crossing-heavy profile that is too one-dimensional for a higher tier. Striker Description Primary goal scorers who operate in the final third. They rely on movement, finishing, and composure to convert chances and pressure defenses. Attribute Weights Finishing (0.25), Off The Ball (0.15), Pace (0.15), First Touch (0.10), Composure (0.10), Strength (0.10), Dribbling (0.10), Technique (0.05) Trait Bonuses Likes To Try To Beat Offside Trap, Places Shots, Plays With Back To Goal, Plays One-Twos, Likes To Round Keeper S Tier Nacho Kusora — Strong finishing, pace, strength, and link-up traits make him a complete forward. Leonardo Stone — Balanced striker profile with strong finishing, pace, and penalty-box instincts. A Tier Chris Walker VI — Solid finishing and strength with useful hold-up traits. Dante Von Wolfe — Pace and finishing combine well with strong offside-running traits. John McDougal — Excellent finishing and strength make him a strong scoring option. B Tier Jake Ronaldo — Good pace and decent support traits, but not quite enough finishing output. Dennis van Huntelrooy — Physical and functional, but not dynamic enough to rank higher. THRAXXii La’Mort — Strong dribbling for a striker, but the overall scoring profile is still limited. C Tier Blaise N'Kufo — Elite pace, but not enough supporting attributes to turn it into top-tier production. Owen Goal — Useful athletic tools, but the role fit and consistency are weak. CB Description Central defenders focused on stopping attackers through positioning, tackling, and physical presence, with some ability to progress the ball. Attribute Weights Strength (0.20), Tackling (0.15), Marking (0.15), Positioning (0.15), Jumping Reach (0.10), Composure (0.10), Decisions (0.10), Passing (0.05) Trait Bonuses Marks Opponent Tightly, Brings Ball Out Of Defense, Winds Up Opponents S Tier Jimothy Erickson — Tackling and overall defensive balance give him the best CB profile in the group. A Tier Martin Krpan — Strong tackling and useful ball-playing traits make him a high-end center-back option. B Tier Peter Castellani — Decent all-around defensive shape, but not dominant enough to reach A tier. C Tier Saphira Brightscales — Good aerial reach, but the rest of the defensive profile is too thin. WB Description Wide defenders who contribute heavily to attack, combining pace and stamina with crossing and forward movement. Attribute Weights Pace (0.20), Stamina (0.15), Crossing (0.15), Dribbling (0.10), Tackling (0.10), Positioning (0.10), Flair (0.10), Technique (0.10) Trait Bonuses Gets Forward Whenever Possible, Runs With Ball Often, Crossing Early, Uses Long Throw To Start Counter Attack, Hugs Line S Tier Joshua Homme III Esquire Limited — Strong pace, stamina, and balanced fullback traits make him a top wingback. Ewan Purves — Strong movement, width, and defensive work give him excellent all-around wingback value. Alex Peña — Pace and stamina combine well with a clean wide-running profile. A Tier Walter Blanco — Good crossing and stamina make him a strong attacking wingback. Don Banjo — Useful transition traits add extra value to his wingback profile. Roberto Chávez — High tackling lifts him into the upper tier of wingback options. Christopher Bergmann — Well-rounded defensive and wide attributes make him dependable. B Tier Jay Pea — Strong crossing and decent all-around output, but not quite top-end. Scorp E. Unshark — Great pace, though the defensive side is less complete. Nigel Mendoza — Solid and functional, but lacking a true elite attribute. C Tier John Warhurst — Balanced profile, but without enough impact on either side of the ball. Geronimo Datbasted — Useful ball-carrying traits, but the defensive profile stays light. Maurjiro Rivers — Good engine and carrying ability, but not enough defensive control. DM Description Defensive midfielders who protect the back line by breaking up play, maintaining positioning, and providing a physical presence, with secondary passing ability. Attribute Weights Tackling (0.20), Positioning (0.15), Strength (0.15), Decisions (0.10), Passing (0.10), Stamina (0.10), Marking (0.10), Vision (0.10) Trait Bonuses Marks Opponent Tightly, Winds Up Opponents, Tries Long Range Passes, Arrives Late In Opponent's Area S Tier S Sei — Balanced defensive-midfield base with strong stamina and playmaking traits gives him the top DM slot. A Tier Cory Stevens — Good passing and vision with late-box and long-pass traits make him a strong hybrid DM. C Tier Ignignokt — Disruptive traits help, but the low overall profile keeps him well below the top two. AM Description Advanced playmakers who operate in attacking areas, combining creativity, movement, and finishing to create and convert chances. Attribute Weights Passing (0.20), Vision (0.15), Dribbling (0.15), Decisions (0.10), Flair (0.10), Off The Ball (0.10), Finishing (0.10), First Touch (0.10) Trait Bonuses Dictates Tempo, Tries Killer Balls Often, Gets Forward Whenever Possible, Comes Deep To Get Ball S Tier Josh Harper — Strong passing, dribbling, and creative traits make him the most complete attacking midfielder in the group. A Tier Barry McGlynn — Good dribbling and finishing with direct attacking traits give him strong AM value. Eliah Talic — Balanced playmaker profile with useful passing and forward-movement traits. B Tier Eden Garcia — Balanced but lacks enough standout attacking creation to move higher. C Tier Mullet Man — Too limited technically for the role despite the shooting and disruption traits. GK Description Goalkeepers responsible for shot-stopping and controlling the penalty area, with emphasis on reflexes, handling, and positioning. Attribute Weights Reflexes (0.25), Handling (0.20), Aerial Reach (0.15), Kicking (0.10), Positioning (0.10), Command Of Area (0.10), One On Ones (0.10) Trait Bonuses None S Tier Eric Duic — Strong reflexes and handling give him the most complete goalkeeping profile. A Tier Tony Roberts — Strong shot-stopping with a solid all-around keeper profile. Umaq Yupanqui — Good reflexes and one-on-one ability support a dependable profile. Moew enBach — Balanced keeper with enough consistency to rank comfortably in A tier. B Tier Ian Degon — Functional but unspectacular, with no major standout keeper trait. Zryachiy "The Headhunter" — Even distribution across attributes, but no elite strength to push higher. C Tier Albert Flowers — Handling is too weak to support a stronger ranking. General Stats While collecting data, I thought it would be interesting to just grab some general stats about the class too. Cohort size 63 players Overall quality Average tpe: 326.8 Median tpe: 324 Range: 268 to 380 Footedness Right foot: 38 players Left foot: 25 players Pace / athleticism Average pace: 12.4 Most common pace values: 13: 12 players 10: 9 players 14: 8 players 16: 5 players Fastest player: Ignignokt and Blaise N'Kufo with 19 Next best pace: Scorp E. Unshark with 18 Most common positions ST: 10 CM: 9 GK: 7 RAM: 6 CAM and LAM: 5 each Traits No traits: 7 players (GKs) Most common traits: Gets Forward Whenever Possible: 8 Dictates Tempo: 7 Marks Opponent Tightly: 7 Cuts Inside From Both Wings: 7 Tries Killer Balls Often: 6 Top 10 TPE Joshua Homme III Esquire Limited — 389 S Sei — 388 Barry McGlynn — 388 Reece Munro — 388 Kairo Vox — 387 STAR SCREAM — 384 Nick Kasak — 383 Dennis van Huntelrooy — 380 Joe Mormor — 378 Jimothy Erickson — 376 RE: S26 Academy Scouting Profiles - anjro - 2026-05-14 I wonder when you grabbed your data, I have been at Pace 18 since 5/11