#2 Rookie Season

[Fluw]

P1

After 10 appearances in his rookie season, Marian Gorgon is somewhat disappointed in how few assists he has been able to obtain, as he values himself as a crossing/pass first kind of player. So far this season he sits with 2 assists, and surprisingly 3 goals, which I would say is rather uncommon for the young winger. Gorgon tends to be harder on himself as he strives for perfection, and so far this season he has a Pass % of 85.51 which isn't bad but he really hopes to hit above a 90%.

As for his crossing this season, he is only sitting at 14.38 % after attempting 160 crosses, this is probably his most frustrating statistic as he loves crossing into the box, and yet he has been struggling in this department. If it does matter, his game rating on the season has been a 7.11 which is quite well, especially for a rookie who is playing at this level for the first time in his young career.

Marian has been having what I would like to call a pretty decent rookie season, while he may be disappointed in his play, and feels like he hasn't achieved the goals that he has set for himself. Should Marian continue to garner experience and chemistry with his new teammates, he will likely be able to read their movements better, improving his crossing %, passing %, etc. Marian has the tools to become a threat on the wing, and just needs to fine tune his physical and mental skills. From a running perspective Marian is at a peak level, and it translates on the pitch with the amount that he tends to run each game, running 146.9km in 10 games in his rookie season.

Finally, Marian is happy with his new teammates, and the growth he has had with them as a squad, and is looking forward to what new seasons have in store. (319 words)

APPROVED @Fluw - Decent is right. That's a good spot to be in as a young player in D1.

[sliceruser]

career point task 1



Alexandros is a defensive minded RWB/D for Hollywood FC. His rookie season was spent up in the majors with Hollywood skipping what would normally be a minor league start as the team was in the midst of a rebuild and even a newbie coming in would be an upgrade for the position. Alexandros was ecstatic for the early call up but also greatly worried he would hold the team back as they were starting to try to move away from a rebuild. Luckily, he didn’t hold them to much as he managed 18 blocks and 60 tackle attempts on 80%. Regrettably he also had 27 fouls and only 3 assists which he felt need to be improved if he wants to stay relevant. Despite being a rookie just out of a draft with up and down useful stats for the team Hollywood did manage to have a better season then the previous 5-1-8 record and -11 goal differential moving up to a much more respectable 6-3-5 and 0 goal differential. The team as a whole has 10 more goals then the previous season and 1 less goal against so being on the defensive side of thing his impact was actually quite minimal but it does show in the end he had purpose for the team. The flipside of the only 1 goal less is that leaves a lot of room for improvement going forward as the sky is the limit and this is rock bottom for Alexandros so he can’t help but be excited for the team and his own play getting better and better with every practice. Despite his defensive focused nature after the rookie season he has worked on his all-around play so he hopes he will help the team both score more goals and stop more from happening, he will only be happy if we finish next season with more goals for and less against.

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APPROVED @sliceruser - math lights the way.

[roquefort]

CPT#1

Roquefort Cotswold's rookie season came with some changes, and a whole lot of adversity. To start the season he swapped from his native position of attacking midfielder and took a step back to play right wingback. Despite his respec of skills, he was lined up at Center Defense next to fellow Uniao Sao Paulo defender Beaklie Eilish (@kahri) to help shore up the defense of the fledgeling team. Together the two stunted creatures formed the shortest and youngest defensive core in the league. The pair would not fold easy, despite being under constant pressure by opposing offenders. Roquefort led the league in several statistical categories, partially owed to the large volume of attacks that the duo took on. Roquefort was 10th in tackles won with an impressive 33, leading his team. He led the league with 9 key tackles, proving his grit in intense situations when the enemy strikers came too close for comfort. With 52 clearances Roquefort smashed the ball out of the box and gave his goalie (@Vrain) some much needed breathing room. Notably his compatriot Beaklie Eilish was second in the league with a whopping 40 clearances, the next highest being a mere 27. He was not done yet, however - as Roquefort also led the league with a massive 33 blocks on the ball - the young rat proving a constant nuisance when the enemy attempted to advance the ball. Finally, Mr. Cotswold once again led the league with an insane TWENTY SEVEN shots blocked, leading his compatriot Beaklie by 10 entire blocks. While Uniao Sao Paulo did concede the most goals, we also showed an immense amount of determination and perseverance - fighting to the death in every single match. With an impressive S18 class on the horizon, Roquefort and Co have reinforcements on the way and a ton of potential for growth in seasons to come.

[z0rem]

CPT 1

Orlando Mastache Maldonado had an accelerated rookie season where he grasped and attainted some pretty major milestones. He went into the season with a ball and a dream and came out with an established sense of belonging that this was the right place for him after all and he deserved to be here. With a final tally of 1 goal and 9 assists it was good enough for Orlando to lead the league in assists on the team that won it all! When he first walked into the walker room of North Point, it was a big world that he was stepping into. Some of his new teammates had established names for themselves already and he was not sure how he would fit in. At the beginning of the season, his coach assessed his skills and asked him to switch from a midfield attacking role to more of a defensive focused player. Throughout the season, Orlando worked with his coach to hone and improve his defensive instincts with the promise that he would not have to sacrifice his speed and ability to enter the zone. Time and time again, Orlando got to run up the side and send beautiful passes to his strikers in the center. His 9 assists were good enough to give him the most assists in the league earning him a coveted trophy, the first for his wall. Most of the season he spent on training for his speed and reaction times. The idea was to get to the ball fast and keep it in his possession for longer. Next season he plans to work more on technique so if this season is any indication of what is to come then only good things are coming for Orlando. With North Point winning the league let us see if they can keep it up next season with Orlando still doing pivotal work.

[donut]

Career Point Task #1


When União São Paulo selected Julian Rubio as their first overall draft pick, whispers of doubt echoed through the footballing world. Did this young Andorran striker truly deserve to be taken with the first overall pick? 

Fans of Rubio would point towards his debut match against Atletico Medellin as proof of his worthiness. Stockholm IK's stadium erupted as Rubio netted his first official SSL goal, leading his team to a commanding 2-0 victory. His performance was nothing short of electrifying, earning him a 7.5 rating and showcasing his potential as a potential prodigy.

The very next match threatened to ruin his newfound fame. A narrow loss to Victoria Falls saw Stockholm's unbeaten streak shatter, but Rubio was not one to be easily deterred. Where lesser players might have crumbled under pressure, he was determined to turn this disappointment into determination.

What followed was a season of pure brilliance. Rubio didn't just play, he dominated. His scoring prowess propelled Stockholm IK to championship glory in the academy league, accumulating an impressive 10 wins, 1 draw, and just 4 losses. His statistics read like they were straight out of a video game: 18 goals, 5 assists, and a league-high average match rating of 7.96. He claimed five player-of-the-match awards and the coveted Golden Boot, transforming from a questioned draft pick to an undeniable sensation. Scouts and fans alike watched in awe as this Andorran striker rewrote expectations, turning potential into performance.

Yet despite this seemingly perfect stat line, Rubio clearly has room for growth. His aggressive playing style resulted in a league-leading 50 offside calls, a staggering 25 more than the next closest player. It was as if his hunger for goals knew no bounds, literally pushing the limits of the game's rules.

Julian Rubio's rookie season wasn't just a success, it was a bold declaration of his ambition. A promise to all those watching that, as the first overall pick, he would not merely meet expectations, but shatter them, redefining greatness and leaving a legacy that will forever transform the landscape of the SSL.

[Amidships]

CPT 1

After his acceptance by the SSL Academy, Alex Calderon was assigned to the Victoria Falls Eagles. Calderon boarded a plane and went further from home than he had ever been before to begin his professional career. He played fifteen games for the Eagles and finished with a disappointing  average match rating of 6.93. Despite this, Calderon performed admirably as one of few true defenseman on the Victoria Falls side. With a league leading 49 interceptions, Calderon helped his goalkeeper clear the line. Calderon managed to play smart, taking only one Yellow Card the entire season and had zero mistakes leading to goals. He finished with forty-four clearances, second only to George Shaheen.

Unfortunately, Calderon was not as successful in the offensive side of the pitch though not for lack of trying. Calderon took sixteen shots, with five being on target. He made one key pass leading to his single assist on the season. He finished with seventy successful headers out of just over one hundred attempted, nine of them being key headers. Calderon's style of play was smart; never taking chances to dribble the ball, he made sure to make simple passes instead to clear the danger. Calderon preferred to stay back in a defensive position and therefore made no crossing attempts and created no chances.

As the season concluded, Calderon was excited to be drafted so that he could begin his professional career. He knew that his performance thus far had been mixed and hoped that he had shown the scouts that he had the mentality of a star, he just needed time to develop his physical skills along with it. Toward the back of the first round there were rumblings of a team trading up and when Calderon heard his name called he couldn't believe it. He was heading home after being drafted by his favorite childhood team, Hollywood FC. First, though he will spend some more time in Africa playing for FC Kaapstad.

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