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Ashwin Raman

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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
A long shot, but in Sep 2026, my MA course comes to an end, and I'm looking for employment, preferably keeping me in London. I'm open to football writing work, whether full-time/freelance, or professional football scouting/analysis work. My contact details are in the next post.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Hi, hello, just in case something's popped up:
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
If you've DMed me here, do DM me on Twitter or send me an email at ashwinraman204(at)gmail(dot)com, because I'm locked out of BlueSky DMs due to UK age verification rules. The face scan tells me I'm u18 (I am in fact 22), and they aren't accepting my Indian card.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
*NEW* Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
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Hear me out: Savinho would be the signing of the summer
Even at City's asking price, the artist formerly known as Sávio has a staggering ceiling - and could change Tottenham Hotspur's trajectory
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
*NEW* Although there may be a €20-30M gap between Spurs' last bid and City's valuation, I believe that a move for Savinho could very well be the signing of the summer. Here's 2k words on his skillset, ceiling, and team fit for Spurs. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/savinho-woul...
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Hear me out: Savinho would be the signing of the summer
Even at City's asking price, the artist formerly known as Sávio has a staggering ceiling - and could change Tottenham Hotspur's trajectory
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
From my article dropping tomorrow: I know the percentages seem small, but contrary to prevalent narratives, teams in the 'Big 5' leagues move the ball into dangerous areas through dribbling more and more every passing season.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Not sure how much use this will be but: I'll be moving to London this September for my MA, so I'm looking for — preferably well-paying — part-time football work, whether that's on-location or remote/semi-remote.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
*NEW* Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
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Why are all the strikers massive again?
Detailing the reasons for and ramifications of the jumbo-sized centre-forward trend
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
*NEW* Here's my big 'summer essay' for @scoutedftbl.com. With data, footage, and words from experts, I look into why the striker meta has changed at the top level, with big, physical strikers becoming the default once again. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/why-all-the-...
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Why are all the strikers massive again?
Detailing the reasons for and ramifications of the jumbo-sized centre-forward trend
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
*NEW* Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues? Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
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Tolu Arokodare, the goalscorer who can’t finish
Can a striker be great if they can't keep shots beneath the crossbar?
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
*NEW* Standing at 6'6", Genk's Tolu Arokodare is a prolific goalscorer linked with big moves away. There's just one issue: his finishing. Is he worth the punt, and will his performances translate well to the big-5 leagues? Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/tolu-arokoda...
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Tolu Arokodare, the goalscorer who can’t finish
Can a striker be great if they can't keep shots beneath the crossbar?
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
*NEW* Thierno Barry's €32.5-million move to Everton is one of the most exciting signings of this transfer window. Here's a piece on his unique player profile, his peculiar career path, and how well he'd fit into Moyes' Everton. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/thierno-barr...
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Is Thierno Barry a good signing for Everton?
We've got the lowdown on David Moyes' newest addition, a jumbo-sized French striker
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Plugging this again. I do think his value is blunted as a starting left-winger while being too good/expensive to serve merely as a Saka backup at Arsenal, though.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
*NEW + FREE TO READ* With @tomoc.bsky.social and @jakeentwistle.bsky.social, I contributed to SCOUTED's take on Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea. I assess his broader profile, his fit at Chelsea, and how it'd all work out. Give it a read! scoutedftbl.com/jamie-gitten...
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Transfer Analysis: Jamie Gittens joins Chelsea
Who is Jamie Gittens? Is he good at football? Well, yes. But will he be good at football for Chelsea? Much to ponder.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
In case you missed it:
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
*FREE TO READ* Most scouting discourse surrounds the new and the upcoming. But do talents whose stocks have fallen in recent years offer clubs bargains? Here are profiles of three such cases: Arnau Martinez, Folarin Balogun, and Löis Openda. Buy the dip! scoutedftbl.com/europes-leas...
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
ICYMI:
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
*NEW* With Chelsea seemingly being open to selling Madueke, the 23-year-old's stocks are very low. However, in this in-depth piece, I argue that he's a very underrated player on the brink of a scoring explosion, despite a couple of flaws. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/noni-madueke...
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Hear me out: Noni Madueke is about to explode
A goalscoring boom is on the horizon for England's divisive winger, even if everyone's quite sniffy about him
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
ZOHRAAAAAAAAAAAAN
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Experimenting with ways to measure 'consistency' in contributing to shots game-by-game. I've made a simple attempt with the 'coefficient of variation' for PL big 6 forwards' xG and xA figures, and this seems to be a decent start, albeit simplistic. More explanation in the follow-up.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
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Deconstructing Nico Paz
A player out of time, Como's creator is even better than you think
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Nico Paz simultaneously represents the traditional image of a playmaking 10 as well as the 10's modern incarnation. For @scoutedftbl.com, here's 2.5k+ words onhis skillset and why I think he's one of the best attacking midfield prospects around. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/nico-paz-dec...
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Deconstructing Nico Paz
A player out of time, Como's creator is even better than you think
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
This is a great, great read.
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Alex Stewart @afhstewart.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
I had a look at Jude Bellingham using scouting theory, for @analyticsfc.bsky.social (Thanks to @ashwinraman.bsky.social / @scoutedftbl.com for some inspo) analyticsfc.co.uk/blog/2025/06... Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
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Raising the ceiling or raising the floor? The curious case of Jude Bellingham - Analytics FC
Using Jude Bellingham as an example, Alex Stewart looks at how scouting theory can identify player types and make better use of them
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
*NEW* Nico Williams' low-G/A 24/25 season has prompted concern about his supposed stagnation and 'rawness'. For @scoutedftbl.com, I instead argue that Nico's much better than his stats say, and that his skillset 'scales up' perfectly. Subscribe and read! scoutedftbl.com/nico-william...
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Nico Williams is better than his stats
...at least his goalscoring ones. Someone's gotta drop the bag.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
*NEW* In my first piece for @scoutedftbl.com, I've written about the much-coveted Emanuel Emegha and his unique profile within the context of Strasbourg's tactical approach, and what it all means for the clubs interested in him. Do give it a read! scoutedftbl.com/why-everyone...
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Wanna score goals in transition? Sign Emanuel Emegha
Clubs are lining up for the Strasbourg striker. Who should pull the trigger?
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SCOUTED @scoutedftbl.com · 22/05/2025
Welcome to SCOUTED, Ashwin 🤝 We are delighted to announce we have secured the services of @ashwinraman.bsky.social ahead of the summer. He joins the editorial team on a short-term deal and will bolster our output with a bespoke newsletter, focussing on football's rising stars and hot topics.
Graphic featuring a photo of Ashwin Raman, recently-announced SCOUTED signing for the summer. It's set against an off-white background with pink accent colours.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Apologies, I don't come here very often, but I'm done with college + I have 3 free months before I move to the UK for postgrad, so I'm looking for well-paying freelance writing/remote work in the meantime. Do get in touch if you're interested at ashwinraman204(at)gmaildotcom.
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
totally forgot this existed tbh
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
???
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
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Ashwin Raman @ashwinraman.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
the interface, the old analytics twitter names, and my low follower/following count is giving me tons of nostalgia. it's like I'm back in ninth grade
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