Soccer on GameSpeed360

The 9 traits a player is rated on

Each is scored 1–10. The behaviours listed are what a coach is actually looking at — they print on the report so a family can read what the number meant.

1. 01

   Ball Control

   1–10 · technical

   Manipulating, protecting and carrying the ball under pressure; both feet; close control in tight spaces; changing direction and speed while keeping possession.

2. 02

   First Touch

   1–10 · technical

   Quality and purpose of the first touch; receiving with multiple surfaces; touch into space; preparing the next action; composure under pressure.

3. 03

   Passing & Vision

   1–10 · decision making

   Accuracy, timing, weight and variety; identifying passing lanes; scanning before receiving; playing forward; exploiting space.

4. 04

   Finishing

   1–10 · technical

   Technique and accuracy inside and outside the box; composure; both feet and head; shot selection; finishing quickly under pressure; rebounds.

5. 05

   1v1 Attacking

   1–10 · technical

   Beating defenders through speed, deception, skill and changes of direction and pace; knowing when to take on a defender versus combine or recycle.

6. 06

   Defending & Pressing

   1–10 · tactical

   Technique, body positioning, timing of challenges, containment, pressing triggers, recovery defending, forcing play one way, winning possession without unnecessary fouls.

7. 07

   Positioning & Awareness

   1–10 · tactical

   Positional responsibilities; scanning; spatial awareness; finding and exploiting space; anticipating developing plays.

8. 08

   Work Rate

   1–10 · competitive

   Consistent effort; transition speed; recovering defensively; pressing intensity; off-ball movement; sustaining performance late in matches.

9. 09

   Communication

   1–10 · mental

   Clear, timely, purposeful verbal and nonverbal communication; organising teammates; information before receiving; communicating through transitions.