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This Top 5 list is based on TPE at the time of article submission. It is in order by TPE and thus should not be construed as a mock draft because I am a noob so I have no idea who needs what or the other. All stats are after 10 Academy matches.
1. Franco Maestro 417 TPE
User: Zoone16
Bank: $1,976,250
Pos: ST/LAM/CAM
Footedness: Right
It seems only right that the top TPE earner of the class also leads in Goals (10) and Player of the Match (3). Maestro is also 3rd in average rating (7.64) and shots (32), as well as 2nd for shots on target (20). Interestingly, they have the most header attempts but one of the lowest percentages especially compared to players with a similar amount of attempts. Inex Jr. is second in attempts and was successful 73.5% of the time while Van Schneider was 3rd in attempts and was successful 69% of the time. Maestro was successful only 38.66% of the time for headers.
2. Stephen Eustáquisquid 416 TPE
User: Squid
Bank: $950,000
Pos: CM/CAM/DCM
Footedness: Left
Top midfielder in the draft class and a strong candidate for best name. Squid is 3rd in the class in Clearances (23), 2nd in successful passes (562) and 5th in assists (3). They're aggressive style of play also means they lead in Yellow Cards with 2. Due to their position, a lot of their contribution also does not show up on the stat sheet. Scouts know this though so it would not negatively affect their draft stock.
3. Michele Honcho 414 TPE
User: Frantik
Bank: $3,886,250
Pos: ST/LAM/RAM
Footedness: Left
The next best striker in TPE but 3 TPE really does not make a difference and is also in the running for 1OA. Honcho is 5th in Goals (4) and 4th in assists (3). What is interesting about Honcho is their tackling. Strikers are not usually known for it. Honcho is changing the script as they lead the class in tackles won (34) and 5th in attempts (35). Since they only missed 1 tackle they also lead in tackle percentage (at least 10 attempts) at 97.14%. Frantik also leads this top 5 in league cash which will prove well for their future earning.
4. Alyssa Barnes 400 TPE
User: Symmetrik
Bank: $137,500
Pos: RWB/LWB/RD
Footedness: Right
The top defenseman in the class and they have been stuffing the stat sheet while being the workhorse of the squad. Leads in distance ran (88.4km), 2nd in average rating (7.78), 2nd in assists (6), 2nd in chances created (12), 2nd in tackle attempts (41) while 3rd in successful tackles (33) and lastly was 3rd in dribbles (27).
5. Rylee Knock 396 TPE
User: nasbase
Bank: $193,750
Pos: LAM/ST/CAM
Footedness: Right
Who is this bust? Or no wait... it's yours truly. Rylee has been very quiet in academy so far. She is 6th in goals (4) and 5th in assists (3). Opponents have tried to defend her aggressively as she is 6th in fouls against with 12. Rylee continues to work on her acceleration after building up pace and other important ratings.
The draft will be interesting as there is solid talent in most of the major position groups so there will be options for teams at the top of the order. What strategies will be used and how will it shake out? Time will tell.
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1. Franco Maestro 417 TPE
User: Zoone16
Bank: $1,976,250
Pos: ST/LAM/CAM
Footedness: Right
It seems only right that the top TPE earner of the class also leads in Goals (10) and Player of the Match (3). Maestro is also 3rd in average rating (7.64) and shots (32), as well as 2nd for shots on target (20). Interestingly, they have the most header attempts but one of the lowest percentages especially compared to players with a similar amount of attempts. Inex Jr. is second in attempts and was successful 73.5% of the time while Van Schneider was 3rd in attempts and was successful 69% of the time. Maestro was successful only 38.66% of the time for headers.
2. Stephen Eustáquisquid 416 TPE
User: Squid
Bank: $950,000
Pos: CM/CAM/DCM
Footedness: Left
Top midfielder in the draft class and a strong candidate for best name. Squid is 3rd in the class in Clearances (23), 2nd in successful passes (562) and 5th in assists (3). They're aggressive style of play also means they lead in Yellow Cards with 2. Due to their position, a lot of their contribution also does not show up on the stat sheet. Scouts know this though so it would not negatively affect their draft stock.
3. Michele Honcho 414 TPE
User: Frantik
Bank: $3,886,250
Pos: ST/LAM/RAM
Footedness: Left
The next best striker in TPE but 3 TPE really does not make a difference and is also in the running for 1OA. Honcho is 5th in Goals (4) and 4th in assists (3). What is interesting about Honcho is their tackling. Strikers are not usually known for it. Honcho is changing the script as they lead the class in tackles won (34) and 5th in attempts (35). Since they only missed 1 tackle they also lead in tackle percentage (at least 10 attempts) at 97.14%. Frantik also leads this top 5 in league cash which will prove well for their future earning.
4. Alyssa Barnes 400 TPE
User: Symmetrik
Bank: $137,500
Pos: RWB/LWB/RD
Footedness: Right
The top defenseman in the class and they have been stuffing the stat sheet while being the workhorse of the squad. Leads in distance ran (88.4km), 2nd in average rating (7.78), 2nd in assists (6), 2nd in chances created (12), 2nd in tackle attempts (41) while 3rd in successful tackles (33) and lastly was 3rd in dribbles (27).
5. Rylee Knock 396 TPE
User: nasbase
Bank: $193,750
Pos: LAM/ST/CAM
Footedness: Right
Who is this bust? Or no wait... it's yours truly. Rylee has been very quiet in academy so far. She is 6th in goals (4) and 5th in assists (3). Opponents have tried to defend her aggressively as she is 6th in fouls against with 12. Rylee continues to work on her acceleration after building up pace and other important ratings.
The draft will be interesting as there is solid talent in most of the major position groups so there will be options for teams at the top of the order. What strategies will be used and how will it shake out? Time will tell.
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