Alex

For me a joy of scouting is not only about watching the best. It is also about seeing and following the journey of those playing in lesser known leagues, players who might never make headlines. Most players I share here might not become top professionals. But every layer strengthens the next. When you widen the base, you give rise to better coaching environments, sharper benchmarks, and a healthier football ecosystem. That too is scouting. Last night I watched France vs Estonia U21. It ended 6–1, completely one sided. But there was one player I was waiting for. Oskar Hoim, a midfielder I have followed since April in Estonia’s first division. He struggled, but watching him try to find rhythm against such a strong French side was still exciting. The upright posture, calm tempo, and deep lying playmaker DNA spreading passes from deep. I do not know how far he will go. But that is the joy of scouting for me. Following players’ development. It is hard to explain why I keep watching games beyond my job, but maybe it is about respecting the depth, understanding the full map of football and enjoying players’ journey.