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29
Jan
Brazil: the centre-back goldmine about to explode

Brazil: the centre-back goldmine about to explode

From ‘O Monstro’ Thiago Silva to Vitor Reis, Brazil has consistently produced hulking superstars who hardly fit the samba stereotype. How do clubs take advantage?
22 min read
27
Jan
Building our new Archetype ft. Florian Wirtz

Building our new Archetype ft. Florian Wirtz

...and a wild centre-forward watchlist appears.
17 min read
21
Jan
The next generation of Progressive Passers

The next generation of Progressive Passers

Watchlist: how to scout this week's European fixtures for deep-lying, quarter-back midfielders.
8 min read
20
Jan
Spain's Teenage Mutant Centre-backs

Spain's Teenage Mutant Centre-backs

...and the discovery of some Do-It-All Dynamos
14 min read
17
Jan
Reuell Walters: how to defend

Reuell Walters: how to defend

In our exclusive technical interview, the ex-Arsenal defender goes deep on his process, comparisons with Jurriën Timber, and how to shackle the world's best strikers.
11 min read
15
Jan
Graphic featuring Sverre Nypan and Bazoumana Touré c

The secrets of Scandinavia

From Lucas Bergvall to Sverre Halseth Nypan, Scandinavia is a hotbed for the next generation of top-level talent. But how can clubs get to it first?
23 min read
13
Jan
Left-footed centre-backs: a curated shortlist

Left-footed centre-backs: a curated shortlist

In lieu of Monday Night Football, enjoy Monday Night SCOUTED instead.
13 min read
10
Jan
SCOUTED Team(s) of the Year

SCOUTED Team(s) of the Year

The young players who defined 2024 - and eleven to watch in 2025.
21 min read
07
Jan
The Reuell Walters story

The Reuell Walters story

With Arsenal behind him, the England youth international opens up on mental health, injuries, and finally being free of the bench.
16 min read
06
Jan
The curious case of Rasmus Højlund

The curious case of Rasmus Højlund

A Monday Night SCOUTED investigation.
18 min read