The intention of this CPL Scouting Database series is to present undervalued and underrated players from leagues across the world that could be valuable options for Canadian Premier League teams, or higher levels of play in North America. The players featured here include:
- CPL players that are among the best in their position/role within the league.
- Players across leagues from every continent that would comfortably be one of the best in their position/role in the CPL.
All players featured here have been screened through an intensive data and video analysis process, often times through the culminating work of three TMS scouts. Our data analysis primarily includes players with the following criteria:
- Under the age of 27, with a market value below $600k (the standard currency for market values is listed as €400K and below, so we have converted it to CAD$).
- Specific data criteria used to screen players in each role/position based on our player roles.
- Contract expiry dates typically between now and 2024. Some CPL or Canadian-born players featured have longer contracts, but have been included due to their fit for the clubs in question.
SIMILAR PLAYER COMPARISON DATABASE
We are building the CANPL’s first ever Player Comparison Tool, helping you to identify replacements for your players! Check out the Player Profiles we have so far on the stars of the 2023 season, including Daniel Nimick, Ollie Bassett and Ali Musse.
PLAYER POWER RANKINGS
Canadian Premier League – Player Power Rankings
The intention of this CPL Scouting Database series is to present undervalued and underrated players from leagues across the world that could be valuable options for Canadian Premier League teams, or higher levels of play in North America. The players featured here include CPL players that are among the best in their position/role within the…
GOALKEEPERS
WING-BACKS / fullBACKS
CENTRE-BACKS
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD
CENTRAL MIDFIELDERS
attacking MIDFIELDERS
WINGERS
STRIKERS
SIMILAR PLAYER COMPARISON DATABASE
We are building the CANPL’s first ever Player Comparison Tool, helping you to identify replacements for your players! Check out the Player Profiles we have so far, including Kyle Bekker, Diego Gutiérrez, Eryk Kobza, and Lorenzo Callegari.
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CLUBS – SCOUTING DATABASES
We work with clubs through a linkage between data and video analysis, assessing potential prospects around the club’s specific principles of play and needs. In doing so, we create comprehensive databases that continuously allow clubs to identify players that suit their needs, and strategically plan for the future.
To discuss what this would entail for your club, reach out to us over email! We love connecting with new clubs.
COACHES – MENTORSHIP
We work with coaches around the world in six different sports, helping them to develop their coaching philosophies, game models, and tactical/analytical knowledge.
To discuss the possibility of coaching mentorship or a coaching consultation, reach out to us over email! We love connecting with coaches from all over the world in any sport!
PLAYERS – PERFORMANCE COACHING
We work with athletes across the pro, semi-pro, university/college, high-school, and youth levels of five different sports, primarily soccer/football. We break down live in-match footage to help players better assess for ‘BOTS’ and make quicker, correct decisions on and off the pitch.
To discuss the possibility of sports performance coaching, reach out to Rhys over email! We love connecting with players looking to grow their game.
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