When assessing any player, TransferRoom's community of decision makers at more than 700 clubs worldwide tell us there are certain criteria they always consider.  

Here’s a summary of 11 essential questions TransferRoom's brand new player profiles answer.

“Is he available?”

Urgently looking to fill a position? Don’t want to spend time pursuing players who aren’t available immediately? Thousands of players on TransferRoom are marked available for transfer and/or loan by their club. Use this real-time intelligence to focus on realistic targets.

“Is he better than our existing players”?

Leverage TransferRoom’s Player Ratings for a quick snapshot on how a potential addition compares to your squad, in the “Impact” section of the profile. Quickly assess their potential contribution.

“Is he a good fit for our league or standard of football?”

Considering recruiting a player from another country? Using the “League Benchmark” tab, you can see how they would compare to other players in the same position in your league. Think of it as a quick compatibility check. 

“Would he fit our style of play?”

Dig deeper than a player’s position on a team sheet to see how he actually plays. The “Playing Style” section provides an objective assessment of the actions players take on the pitch, giving you a better understanding of whether they would fit your system.

“How do his stats compare to other players?” 

See how a player’s performance stats stack up head-to-head against any other player in the world. Our comparison covers the most important metrics for their position - everything from ”aerial duals won” to “long pass completion”, helping you make an informed assessment. 

“How much is he worth?”

Use TransferRoom’s unique xTV (Expected Transfer Value) metric for a real-time indicator of a player’s worth in the transfer market. Use this, along with the “xTV Benchmarks” tab which shows how much similar players have moved for, to guide your strategy for any potential offer.

“Could we resell him for a profit?”
 
Maximising profits is pivotal for your club owner,  and they will no doubt expect you to have one eye on a potential signing’s resale value. Adjust assumptions around contract length and minutes played to get an indication of a player’s resale value in the future, giving you a clearer sense of the risk and reward of a potential signing. 

“How often does he miss matches through injury?”

Understand how many matches a player has missed through injury and get into the detail of what those injuries were. Assess if a player has merely been unlucky or whether they might have a recurring problem that could make them a riskier investment. 

“Which players is he most similar to?”

Save time with a data-driven assessment of the most similar players at the end of each profile, helping you continue your search for the right player quickly and effectively.

“What’s his GBE status?”

Addressing a key consideration for UK clubs, TransferRoom player profiles indicate GBE criteria compliance. Save time and know instantly if a player is worth spending your time and energy pursuing.

“Who is his agent?”

Ready to make an offer? Cut out intermediaries and reduce your potential commission payments by going straight to a player’s verified agent. Trusted Agents on TransferRoom have been personally verified by the player as representing them. Reach them in one click via a player’s profile to get down to business quickly.

Are you at a professional club? Get answers to all these questions and more for over 225k players worldwide and hone your recruitment strategy. Book a demo today to find out more.