PSL players welcome new electronic system
PREMIER Soccer League players have embraced the introduction of an electronic system that evaluates and assesses their performances.
This electronic system will benefit the teams and players with statistics and video footage.
The Premiership and ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League leadership have also welcomed this initiative as it will reduce their burden in gathering crucial statistics.
This technology is used by Irish firm SmrtStats and their Austrian partners PlayerHunter.
SmrtStats have chosen Legends Football Academy director, Farai Dhliwayo, as their local point man.
If implemented, this initiative will make it possible for local players to be visible on global platforms like Transfermarket.
It will also enhance the chances of these players to make foreign breakthroughs without going for trials.
It will collect data such as goals, top speed, distance covered on the pitch, endurance, completed passes, strength, and other significant reports.
Castle Lager Soccer Star of the Year first-runner-up and FUZ Footballer of the Year, Donald Mudadi, feels that this technology will invite more scouts.
“If we had something like this when I made my PSL debut at Black Rhinos, I could have been somewhere.
“No one remembers my statistics for that season, and it is something that I could have been comparing now if all the stats were put somewhere where I could easily look for them.
“I’m excited about this system because it will get us recognised anywhere as our statistics will be available on our profiles,” said Mudadi.
Ngezi Platinum goalie, Nelson Chadya, also showed his support for SmrtStats. Statistically, Chadya has been a beast in his department, forcing his name into the league’s Calendar of best XI players.
“It’s always good to have a well-documented profile, especially on an international data platform.
“We all dream of moving to better leagues, but some of us do not have top agents who can make these moves possible.
“But once someone looks for my profile and finds out about my statistics, it becomes possible to join top clubs because our videos will also be visible to them,” said Chadya.
Northern Region vice chairman, Sweeney Mushonga, said the technology will help them directly export their players to foreign leagues.
“The league is excited to announce that it has engaged the services of SmrtStats and PlayerHunter for players and clubs’ statistics and scouting solutions, respectively, through their local agents. “This is designed to improve team and player performance, to improve the quality of play within the league,” Mushonga said.
“It is a common cause that our games are losing their appeal, and every effort must be put in to do the needful and improve the quality of play and draw back the crowds.
“Furthermore, the analysis will improve the players and enhance their chances of moving to better leagues, and this will go a long way in improving our national team and the general welfare of players themselves.