Hey,
I've never played professional football.
Sunday league was my peak. Yet I scout professionally now, and have done for years.
Six years ago, I got my first proper scouting assignment at Wigan Athletic. We needed a left-back. League One level. I had a player rating model I'd built, and it flagged someone perfect.
Attacking output? Excellent. Defensive solidity? The numbers looked good. Contract ending soon? Even better.