Football coaches are turning to **artificial intelligence** to help scout promising young players to improve team performance.
The AI system, developed by **Eyeball**, analyzes **performance data** from nearly 180,000 young footballers globally, forming comprehensive player profiles.
Managers can request players fitting specific top player archetypes, like the "box-to-box midfielder" or an "ideal No 9," with notable examples being **Erling Haaland** and **Jude Bellingham**.
Clubs, including **Premier League** teams and soccer clubs from Europe and the US, utilize this technology for scouting and talent identification.
While the effectiveness of this approach remains to be determined in the long run, a few players scouted with the aid of this technology are already entering professional ranks.
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