Not all profiles are created the same
A common mistake among soccer players who put together their professional profile is to present the same information regardless of the position they play. But a scout looking for a center back does not evaluate the same as one who needs a winger. The metrics that matter, the videos that convince, and the way you present your career change depending on the position.
This guide explains what to highlight in your sports CV according to your position: what statistics to include, what plays to show on video and how to focus your profile so that a scout understands your value quickly.
Goalkeepers: the position where confidence is measured in numbers
The profile of an archer has to convey security. Scouts evaluate the ability to reduce risks, not spectacularity. A goalkeeper who solves with positioning and reading the game generates more interest than one who only makes flashy saves.
Key statistics for goalkeepers
- Save percentage:the relationship between shots on goal received and goals conceded. It is the base data of any evaluation. A percentage greater than 70% in a competitive tournament generates immediate attention.
- Unbeaten hurdles (clean sheets):the number of games without conceding goals. Contextualize it with the level of the tournament and the defensive quality of the team.
- Goals against per game:a sustained low average for several seasons is more important than a specific tournament with good numbers.
- Successful outputs:relevant if you play as a modern goalkeeper who intervenes outside the area.
- Distribution with the feet:many teams need the goalkeeper to participate in the build-up from behind. If your long passing accuracy is high, include it.
What to show on video
Includes hand-to-hand reactions, aerial departures and sequences where your decision making is seen: when you leave and when you stay. Sum show the distribution with hands and feet. Avoid compiling only spectacular saves: scouts value consistency.
Defenders: solidity, reading and clean start
The profile of a defender must demonstrate that you resolve dangerous situations without generating more problems. The central defenders who clear everything without criteria are increasingly less sought after. The full-backs who only run but don't center accurately either.
Key statistics for defenders
- Defensive duels won:both in the air and on the ground. The percentage of duels won is one of the first metrics that a scout reviews to evaluate a center back.
- Interceptions per game:a defender with many interceptions demonstrates anticipation, which is more difficult to teach than physical strength.
- Clearances and blocks:defensive actions in own area. Relevant, but not the only thing that defines a modern defender.
- Exit pass accuracy:for centers that build from behind, this data is increasingly determining. If your long pass accuracy exceeds 75%, highlight it.
What to show on video
Shows well-measured crosses, advances, aerial play and the exit with the ball under pressure. For full-backs, it includes complete offensive projections: run, center and return to position. Avoid showing only strong tackles: a scout wants to see tactical intelligence, not just power.
Midfielders: the position with the most variants
The midfield is the area with the greatest diversity of profiles. A central defensive midfielder does not present himself in the same way as a hitch. The first thing is to define your subtype of midfielder and put together the profile based on that.
Key statistics for midfielders
- Pass accuracy:difference between short and long passes. A midfielder with 90% accuracy who only makes lateral passes does not transmit the same as one with 82% who attempts front changes and filtered passes.
- Key passes:passes that generate goal situations. This fact separates creative midfielders from the rest.
- Ball recoveries:essential for defensive and mixed midfielders. The number of recoveries per game shows your contribution without the ball.
- Ball turnovers:a fact that many prefer to omit, but that scouts analyze. A healthy relationship between recoveries and losses speaks of balance.
- Goals and assists:relevant for attacking midfielders. If you play as a hitter or as an interior player, these data complement the profile.
What to show on video
Shows sequences of passes that dismantle defensive lines, drives that break pressure and recoveries that generate transitions. For defensive midfielders, prioritize positioning and interception. For creatives, filtered passes and changes of pace. Always complete plays, not two-second cuts.
Forwards: goals, movement and decision
The profile of a striker is built around goals, but reducing everything to the number of goals is a mistake. A center forward who pivots and enables has a different value than an area scorer. The profile has to make it clear what type of striker you are.
Key statistics for forwards
- Goals per 90 minutes:more informative than the total goals in the season. Converting every 120 minutes into a competitive tournament is a solid figure, although the absolute total is not high.
- Assists:relevant for forwards who enable teammates. Show that your contribution is not limited to defining.
- Fitting accuracy (shots on goal vs. totals):a striker who puts 60% of his shots on goal demonstrates judgment in finishing, not just shooting volume.
- Movement without the ball:difficult to quantify, but if you have metrics for successful clearances, include them. Separates the intuitive scorer from the impulsive finisher.
- Duels won:for forwards who play with their backs to the goal or contest aerial balls, scouts of teams that play with the long ball always review this information.
- Participation in goals (goals + assists):how many team goals have your direct participation. Give context about your actual offensive importance.
What to show on video
Don't fill the video with just goals. Show the previous movement: how you distance yourself, how you generate space, how you read the play before receiving. It includes plays where you pivot and enable, pressure on the opponent's exit and unmarking that demonstrate intelligence. The goals are the closing, but the process is what they evaluate.
General advice for any position
Beyond the position, these principles apply to every profile:
- Always contextualize your data.Clarifies the level of competition, the number of games and the minutes played.
- Update your profile every season.A CV with data from two years ago loses relevance. Scouts want your current status.
- Be honest with your numbers.Inflating statistics is counterproductive. When the scout sees the video and the data doesn't match, your credibility is destroyed.
- Define your primary and secondary position.Tactical flexibility is an asset. If you play as a center back but can perform as a winger, mention it.
- Video and data should tell the same story.If your profile says that you are a midfielder with good output, the video has to show long passes, not just recoveries.
Build your profile based on your position
Each position has its own language, and your profile has to speak it clearly. InFutbol CVyou can upload statistics by position, upload videos organized by type of play and build a profile that speaks directly to the scout looking for your profile. It's not about showing everything, but about showing what matters.
Identify what type of player you are, select the metrics that best represent you and put together a video that confirms what the numbers say. That turns a generic profile into one that opens doors.