The Problem
The Old Way
MANUAL LIST CHECKING, LOW PRIORITIZATION
SUBJECTIVE, SHALLOW EVALUATION
LATE DISCOVERY, HIGH COMPETITION
COST-DRIVEN, REACTIVE DECISIONS
The New Way
AUTOMATED, RANKED DETECTION OF EXPIRING CONTRACTS
MULTI-FACTOR FIT + PROJECTION SCORING
EARLY NEGOTIATION ADVANTAGE
BALANCED, FORWARD-LOOKING RECRUITMENT
Technical Description
Player Vector & Filtering
Each player is modeled as a vector xi∈Rn.
Including performance, tactical fit, contract details, and market value.
Only players with contracts expiring within a defined time window: TWindow are considered.
Key Score Computations
For each player, the algorithm calculates:
Opportunity Index Calculation
Combines all scores into:
Output & Updates
Generates a prioritized player list with:
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Contract End Date
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Tactical Fit
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Projected Market Value
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Risk Index
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Strategic Comments
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Output formats: JSON, CSV, dashboards, printable reports. The system updates monthly for real-time decision support.
Details:
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>7.000 players finishing contract: Each year you have 7.000 opportunities to find a free transfer before spending money on it.
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38,70% players are FREE transfer possibilities
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>50% of transfers: FREE transfers: Most of the clubs don't spend any money on signing new player as they are not profitable
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Maximizing Squad Efficiency Without Transfer Fees: You don't need to spend money to do a good sign.
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Reduced budget options: This allow clubs with less budget to sign the best player
Identifies free transfers 12-36 months in advance, allowing pre-contract negotiation.
No money? No problem
WINNING helps clubs build smarter by turning free players into high-return investments—before they’re even on the radar.
Other Objetives
Optimize Financial Efficiency
Minimize transfer spending while increasing impact. (cost-effective, strategic)
Efficiency
Optimize
Cost-Contribution
Gain Market Timing Advantage
Detect expiry windows ahead of competitors. (proactive, competitive)
Proactive
Competitive
Reduce Signing Risk
Evaluate players through tactical fit and growth models.
Analytical
Secure
Reinforce Weak Positions Smartly
Plug squad gaps without paying fees.
Targeted
Efficent
Modernize Scouting Strategy
Move beyond traditional lists to data-driven detection.
Innovative
Scalable