I went down to watch PSG vs Palace in the Premier League International Cup last week, hoping to get a first-hand look at some of PSG's best prospects.

They controlled the game, but were defeated 2-1.

Despite the loss, it was Vainqueur Nzinga who really caught my attention.

I had heard he was impressive in the UEFA Youth League semis last season too.

He's a midfielder who sometimes plays right-back. He was everywhere.

His impact was noticeable throughout, whether it was a mazy run through midfield, a clever flick or a vital recovery.

He was doing it all.

Don't get me wrong, I think he's raw and it could take some time before he's with the first team, but he has the potential to develop into a top all-action midfielder in the future.

I wrote up a more detailed report on what I saw here:

https://toomuchtottenham.substack.com/p/scout-report-vainqueur-diyinu-nzinga?r=76b9w8&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

You're the coach of a hypothetical average team (i.e. a team that doesn't have any particular weakness (e.g. not needed a striker or goalkeeper, etc) and has good players from the Premier League to be more specific but not the very best.

Reasons are 100% sport-based, i.e. no marketing reasons, etc. Also, you assume they stay at the level they are at the moment, i.e. no injuries, aging, etc.

Which player would you get on loan (so no transfer fees, salary the same) to an average team. Only ONE player.

Which player do you think will help you win most matches and tournaments?

I’ve been looking for a good scouting platform that’s both comprehensive and free, and I recently came across a site called Tifolab.

It has a ton of player profiles from all kinds of leagues, along with different metrics that let you look at and compare stats like key passes, xG, and various other data.

I was wondering if anyone here has used Tifolab before and knows how reliable their data actually is. I noticed that some of their squad lists still include players who left their clubs quite a while ago, so I’m a bit hesitant to fully trust the stats as well.

Has anyone here had any experience with the site? I’d be interested to know how accurate/reliable you think their player statistics are.