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Ep50: The Shortlist Funnel: Data, Video Scouting, Live Scouting and the Target Matrix.
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- A.I. In Football
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- Mar 20, 2026
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- 2117
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Summary
Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Dive into how systematic processes in football recruitment can revolutionize your squad building—focusing on filtering, evidence-based decision making, and maintaining a live, dynamic target matrix. Perfect for club staff and analysts aiming for consistency and agility in player evaluation. In this episode: The significance of a disciplined funnel approach to streamline shortlisting Differentiating between long lists, filtered shortlists, and the importance of evidence consistency The four stages of the recruitment funnel: Data, Video, Live Scouting, and Target Matrix How to correctly apply behavioral filters at each stage to avoid wasting resources The role of evidence-based decision making and maintaining a collaborative, club-wide consensus Practical tips to keep the target matrix current, live, and actionable Common pitfalls in recruitment processes and how to mitigate them The value of discipline, routine, and continuous updates in recruitment work Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to recruitment process discipline 02:13 - The importance of a consistent funnel approach 04:33 - The problem with unfiltered shortlists 06:27 - Four stages of the recruitment funnel 08:07 - Filtering based on behavioral evidence 13:19 - The importance of pre-filtering and avoiding resource wastage 18:37 - Focused video analysis—questions for behavioral confirmation 22:45 - Balancing data limitations with evaluation rigor 27:19 - The critical role of live scouting in assessing intangible traits 31:53 - Developing and maintaining the target matrix 36:55 - Continuous updates, resource allocation, and process discipline 41:00 - Final thoughts and next episode preview Extra Tips: Regularly review and update your target matrix—each month if possible Ensure you…