iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Reposted by CFC Central

All Stats Aren't We @allstatsarentwe.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Join @martincbmriley.bsky.social & @willclay.bsky.social for our preview of the upcoming game against Chelsea. Featuring an interview with @cfccentral.bsky.social from @londonbluepod.bsky.social Ad-free for our Patrons below. shows.acast.com/thegameofthe...

shows.acast.com

Ep. 373 - Chelsea FC (H) Preview | All Stats Aren't We

131

Reposted by CFC Central

POT SHOT @potshot.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

💥MEGA MADUEKE DEEP DIVE💥 Snapshots: Noni Madueke (feat. CFC Central) 🎙: @alexcollings.bsky.social @cfccentral.bsky.social 🔵 Noni's development at Chelsea 🟡 Standout strengths & weaknesses ⚪️ Attitude & defensive work rate 🔴 Right vs left wing Listen 👇 pod.fo/e/2fe629

pod.fo

The Pot Shot Podcast: Snapshots: Noni Madueke (feat. CFC Central)

Alex is joined by CFC Central to discuss Arsenal's new winger Noni Madueke - and forgets how long a Snapshot is meant to be in the process.Thanks to Central for joining us! You can find him on Twit...

064

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Thanks! Let me know how you find them :)

000

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Dark, by some distance. The Expanse and Black Sails two highly underrated picks.

130

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Here's my scouting report on Andrey Santos, Chelsea's Brazilian wonderkid who emerged as one of Europe's best CMs on loan at Strasbourg in 24/25. youtu.be/GXHcE77ORp8?...

youtu.be

Andrey Santos (Chelsea | Brazil) Scouting Report 24/25

YouTube video by CFC Central

092

Reposted by CFC Central

SCOUTED @scoutedftbl.com · 19/06/2025

Want to find out who the next Hugo Ekitiké? If so, stick with SCOUTED. It costs just 27p per piece to have complete access to every in-depth player breakdown, analytical epic, original feature and plenty more that drops direct into your e-mail inbox. Subscribe now at scoutedftbl.com.

Graphic featuring a knee-sliding Hugo Ekitiké sat against a vibrant pink background. Overlayed onto it is white text that reads: 'SCOUTED - 20% off annual subscriptions to discover the future of football."

093

Reposted by CFC Central

Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Understand Chelsea's stance on Jamie Gittens as a priority transfer target has not changed, despite Bayern Munich now entering the race. No plans to sell Nicolas Jackson at the moment. #CFC www.standard.co.uk/sport/footba...

standard.co.uk

Chelsea face new Gittens transfer twist as Jackson stance made clear

Blues will not allow potential fresh complication to throw them off course in battle for No1 summer target

021

Reposted by CFC Central

Nizaar Kinsella @nizaarkinsella.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Met Liam Delap yesterday in Philadelphia. The 22-year-old was asked the big questions about taking on Chelsea's "cursed" no9 shirt, competing with a suspended Jackson and about his involvement in Club World Cup over Under-21s Euros. More: 👇

bbc.com

Liam Delap: Chelsea's new signing on emulating friend Cole Palmer at Stamford Bridge

New Chelsea signing Liam Delap chose a move to Stamford Bridge instead of other Premier League clubs because the project

1101

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Haha thank you! All the other stuff is dated now unfortunately

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Thank you so much for your kind words!

010

Reposted by CFC Central

theshedend.bsky.social @theshedend.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

With the club seemingly intent on signing every potential wonderkid over the last 3 years, @cfccentral.bsky.social has become my go-to resources for tempering expectations with signings based on his incredible scouting reports. Thanks for all your hard work!

141

Reposted by CFC Central

Dan @cfcdaniel.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

On a lighter note: check out another great @cfccentral.bsky.social breakdown on Essugo. Clapping the ref red card 😂 😬

101

Reposted by CFC Central

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🚨 Dario Essugo Scouting Report [DM/CM | Sporting CP -> Chelsea] 🚨 - Essien-regen or ill-tempered wrecking ball? - Analyzing individual strengths - Projected ceiling & areas to improve - Tactical fit at Las Palmas & CFC As always, feedback & comments are warmly welcome!

1177

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

If you've gotten this far, thanks for reading! If you'd like to support my work financially, please consider doing so here – ko-fi.com/cfccentral If you're unable to, please consider RT'ing to spread the word ☺️ Massive props to Maria for her immense help with the videos!

160

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Predictions for 24/25 - - Adapts quickly to pace of the PL - learning to play in the first phase offers some struggles– perhaps even errors leading to shots/goal - Racks up yellows quickly in the beginning - Plays inverted RB - Fit & available deputy to Caicedo, 1500 mins+

130

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

There are comparisons to Michael Essien – the Bison-like rampaging runs, thundering long shots & more. Essugo is some way away but certainly has the potential. A more fitting comp for him would probably be Carlos Baleba – who carries better & is offering more in the other box.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

progressive pivot, like Lavia, or Caicedo himself. Essugo's physical strengths also see him defend the flanks well, track & add aerial strength (he has also played as a CB.) It wouldn't be a surprise to see him even feature as the inverted RB, freeing Caicedo from the role.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Fit at Chelsea] As opposed to Las Palmas, Essugo will be asked a lot more in and out of possession. Maresca likes his CMs to man-mark across the pitch, but also contribute to the 1st phase, something that is a weakness for Essugo. It will be important to pair him with a more

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

At 20, Essugo offers a low-risk/high reward ball-winning depth to Caicedo. He's also the first pure DM in the squad, which could allow Maresca to experiment with a 4-3-3 he tried at Leicester. There's also the option to move Caicedo to 8/10 (something Maresca tried with Ndidi.)

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

So why Essugo? Last season, Moisés Caicedo became the first CFC player since Cesar Azpilicueta to feature in every CFC league game in a season. His 42 starts were also the highest in 24/25. There was a need to sign depth that could at least compete with the Ecuadorian machine.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Discipline 🟥] 3-game ban for applauding referee. Aggression in challenges can boil over; can be rash when taking on quick threats centrally. Low quantity fouls, but dangerous ones. 11 yellows and 2 reds last season. Will face sterner tests in PL

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Concentration 🟧] Prone to making errors, esp. in 1st phase. Can be casual/lackadaisical on ball. No CFC outfielder committed more errors leading to shots than his 7. Bottom 1% for errors leading to shots in T5 leagues. Must iron out, quickly.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Prog./Long Passing 🟧] Safe passer with little propensity for risk-taking. Mostly goes backwards/sideways with some short line breaking passes. Weak foot not bad. Long passes/switches decent but tend to be loopy rather than flat.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Take Ons 🟨] Powerful short carries. Strength helps him absorb & bulldoze through even significant contact. However, usually keeps head down when carrying, making him prone to losing possession over medium/long distances or dribbling into cul-de-sacs.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Aerials 🟨] Good leap, powerful clearing headers, which make him important on defensive set-pieces (near post.) Control on headers inconsistent and needs work. Hasn't proved key in att. set-pieces but has the ingredients to do so.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Defending Wide 🟨] Deals with quicker wide threats consistently well. Strides when jockeying can take his feet a bit too wide, but athleticism/physical gifts help him keep pace & use byline to shield ball away once he gets his body in the way.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Tech under Pressure 2 🟧] Not attuned to being a progressive/creative outlet. Hasty when making forward passes; weight/timing of passes a big issue. Reluctant to turn into space with ball, making him limited/vulnerable in first phase.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Tech under pressure 1 🟨] Good first touches with both feet under pressure for a big man. Strength helps him buy time when under duress. Safe, low-risk passer who usually goes side/back.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Long-range shooting 🟩] Howitzer for a right foot & has only scored from outside the box in senior career. Could prove an important weapon in settled possession vs low blocks, a la Rodri for City.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Tracking 🟩] Diligent. Scans often to orient himself to dangerous runs, positions himself well to be able to react quickly. Also shows good industry + application over med./long distances to stay with runners.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Interceptions 🟩] Intelligent, aware and well positioned to capitalize on opportunities to nip in. Speed/agility complements game-reading, allowing him to nip in very quickly and decisively. 98th percentile for interceptions last season in T5 leagues.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Ball-winning 🟩] Comfortable tackling with both feet. Very athletic; stretches/sliding tackles are accurate & offer better range for def. actions. Strong recovery pace key in def. transition. 96th percentile for tackles won; 60.9% of dribblers tackled

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Physical: Str. + Speed 🟩] Essugo's standout + is he is an athletic freak. Muscular, durable but also surprisingly quick. Most DMs are either hard to bully OR tough to beat in a foot-race – Essugo is a rare mix of both.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Positioning] Essugo often uses his marker (opp DM/8) as a reference for positioning. Las Palmas ask him to mark closely if his man drops to his own box, but in the mid/att 3rd to hold a half-and-half position to be able to engage or recover loose balls.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Screening] The occupational hazards of this are being caught in two minds, or being 2v1'ed in dangerous areas. What he can correct though, is the hesitancy between actions, or being side-on/static, making him easy to play around.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Screening] This made Essugo's primary role a destroyer – seeking unmarked/free threats & engaging them directly or delaying them. It is a role that requires tactical intelligence & excellent conditioning. When to get close, when to delay, how to pressure.

100

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

[Tactical: Las Palmas] OOP at Las Palmas, Essugo was used as a more conservative pivot next to Bajcetic, often screening the back 4. The narrow 4-4-2 adjusted to cover near-side CMs, allowing Essugo to go zonal & guard space in central zones.

110

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

He spent 24/25 at Las Palmas, playing either as a DM in a 3-man midfield or in a double pivot. Despite progressing immensely, Las Palmas fared poorly, ensuring Essugo faced relegation in back-to-back seasons. Amid high interest, CFC secured him for £18.5m.

110

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Of Angolan descent, Essugo became the youngest debutant in Sporting's history a week after his 16th birthday, jumping from U16s straight to the first team. A host of strong CMs – Palhinha, Ugarte, Morita – meant chances were limited. He was loaned to Chaves in January 2024.

110

CFC Central @cfccentral.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

1177

Reposted by CFC Central

theshedend.bsky.social @theshedend.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

So glad to see this account post on BSky as well. I can go back to not missing twitter again.

191