Using our platform intelligence and millions of data points, we've developed Predicted Requirements to give agencies a real-time, global view of predicted club needs. These are a powerful asset for agencies to work more efficiently, increase their market expertise and build successful, relevant pitches. 

Analysing the market is a huge time-drain for busy agents 

The global transfer market has rapidly changing conditions, especially with surprise injuries, making it challenging for agents to align players with clubs' shifting needs. In an effort to keep up, agents rely on information from their existing club network or fragmented data from numerous sources. Ultimately, this leads to agents working with great inefficiencies that significantly drain their time and resources. 

Introducing Predicted Requirements

Instead on TransferRoom, we do the hard work for agents. Using our extensive market, club and player data points, our platform’s intelligence predicts the types of players that clubs may be looking for in real-time. An agent can then see any of the Predicted Requirements that match with players in their own portfolio, enabling them to act fast.

Whilst they are not direct requests from clubs, they can power an agent's transfer strategy and help to position players for realistic and timely moves in the fast-moving transfer landscape.

When we predict a requirement, there's an 85% chance a club will be actively recruiting for that position within 6 months.

Plan your player strategy fast

Predicted Requirements eliminate the cost and resource of agents constantly attempting to gather club information themselves and turn it into an opportunity for their clients. Instead, armed with Predicted Requirements, agents can easily identify club targets for their players and spend more time building a robust strategy. 

Having a global view that updates with the ever-changing market, allows agents to anticipate future club needs and act fast, rather than responding to outdated information. 

Become an indispensable market expert

Every Predicted Requirement that is shown to an agent has a Best Match player from within their portfolio. This means agents only see the most relevant predictions and can work with greater focus. With more global market intelligence at their fingertips, agents can uncover new international opportunities for their players and expand their reach. 

Convert more club conversations

Now with Predicted Requirements agents are able to reach out to clubs at the right time, before news hits the wider market and before their competition. The requirements also ensure that agents can always approach clubs with relevant players that meet clubs' potential needs in the moment. 

When agents view a Predicted Requirement, they are able to see the exact reasons why we have matched it to one or more of their players. This provides agents with data-driven evidence to strengthen their pitch and convert more club conversations. In addition, when agents identify exactly what clubs need and their potential weak spots, they have a stronger position of leverage to negotiate the best deal for both themselves and their client.

How are Predicted Requirements created?

Our platform intelligence analyses multiple different data points and factors to predict the current needs of a club and generate a Predicted Requirement. These factors are: 

• Weakest Position. Using the preferred formation of the club's Head Coach, we can identify positions where they may be weak based on Player Rating. Weak positions are defined as a position where the club's worst starting player is lower than their squad average. 
• Playing Style. Using the preferred formation and coaching style of the club's Head Coach, we can identify positions where the player's Playing Style is not suited to the Head Coach. 
• Squad Depth. Using the preferred formation of the club's Head Coach, we can identify positions where the club is lacking depth. 
• Contracts. We can identify players that have a contract expiring in the next six months and may therefore require replacement. 
• Injuries. If a player's expected return date from injury is more than three months away, this can indicate the club needs a replacement.
  

TransferRoom Agents can log in now to view their personalised list of Predicted Requirements.

If you have any other questions about Predicted Requirements, please speak to your customer success representative.