Scouting in soccer could go beyond observation and include predictive analysis, allowing clubs to simulate how a potential signing would perform in their tactical setup.
AI-driven tactical simulations could help clubs test different scenarios, such as the fit of a new signing into their playing style or their influence on tactical outcomes, before making a transfer decision.
An innovative feature proposal for Wyscout is to integrate tactical simulation, inspired by Football Manager, allowing users to select teams, formations, and make tactical substitutions.
The success of the feature can be measured through metrics like engagement, adoption, and business impact, while challenges include replicating actual results with AI/ML models and gaining trust in AI predictions from coaches.