15 leagues, one search box: building a scouting brief

The best scouting briefs read like a conversation, not a spreadsheet.

Here is how to write one that gets you a useful shortlist on the first try.

Start with the role, not the stats

Describe what the player should DO in your system. Stats follow from behaviour, not the other way around.

Anchor the context

League level, age band, contract status, budget zone. These four filters remove most of the noise instantly.

Specificity is kindness — to yourself and to the engine.

Example brief

Left-footed centre-back, comfortable in a back three, strong aerially, 22-26 years old, ready to play in a top-five league within twelve months.

What you get back

A ranked shortlist, real stats, and an analytical report you can drop into a board pack.