S26 Academy Scouting Profiles

[AustinP0027]

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.
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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.
  

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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

1. Joshua Homme III Esquire Limited — 389
   
2. S Sei — 388
   
3. Barry McGlynn — 388
   
4. Reece Munro — 388
   
5. Kairo Vox — 387
   
6. STAR SCREAM — 384
   
7. Nick Kasak — 383
   
8. Dennis van Huntelrooy — 380
   
9. Joe Mormor — 378
   
10. Jimothy Erickson — 376
    

[anjro]

I wonder when you grabbed your data, I have been at Pace 18 since 5/11

[AustinP0027]

Yeah, turns out it was an API thing.

The getAllPlayers API has more recently updated info than getUpdatedBuilds.

I briefly edited fix TPE top 10, but I haven't looked to see if other updates popped in there for attributes.