Llew Davies
@llewdavies.bsky.social
Scouting Editor at SCOUTED 🏴
Leeds United getting Ethan Ampadu for £7 million is one of the best value transfers of the past decade, easily.
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Leeds United getting Ethan Ampadu for £7 million is one of the best value transfers of the past decade, easily.
I had a dream last night where I was speaking to Tom Brady about the disguise of Nathan De Cat.
November 24, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I had a dream last night where I was speaking to Tom Brady about the disguise of Nathan De Cat.
Nathan De Cat is a top prospect. Despite being the most obvious figure on any pitch, he plays with a disguise that belongs at the highest level. I broke down one of his performances to show why the European giants are already after him.
Introducing Nathan De Cat
Long limbs, disguised passing, and a bam-bam tempo: breaking down Belgium's teenage number six
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November 21, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Nathan De Cat is a top prospect. Despite being the most obvious figure on any pitch, he plays with a disguise that belongs at the highest level. I broke down one of his performances to show why the European giants are already after him.
Someone who managed Haverfordwest County in the Cymru Premier just three years ago is currently managing against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Someone who managed Haverfordwest County in the Cymru Premier just three years ago is currently managing against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League.
The Copa del Rey is really cool because most of the top-flight clubs play against real minnows in the early rounds every year. Tonight, Celta Vigo are at Puerto de Vega, a tiny, rural Asturian fishing village that has about 1,000 people living it whose football team play in the sixth tier.
October 30, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Copa del Rey is really cool because most of the top-flight clubs play against real minnows in the early rounds every year. Tonight, Celta Vigo are at Puerto de Vega, a tiny, rural Asturian fishing village that has about 1,000 people living it whose football team play in the sixth tier.
The Ballon d'Or, and all the narrative and argument and hysteria that surrounds it, is the biggest load of shite going.
September 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
The Ballon d'Or, and all the narrative and argument and hysteria that surrounds it, is the biggest load of shite going.
Stade Rennais' Mohamed Kader Meïté is maybe the most exciting centre-forward prospect in football right now. A jumbo-sized, 17-year-old striker that can do almost everything at the point of attack, his match-winning impact on Sunday night proved it.
It went viral; I analysed it play by play.
It went viral; I analysed it play by play.
Mohamed Kader Meïté: 21 minutes to break the internet
How the massive teenage forward changed a game
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September 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Stade Rennais' Mohamed Kader Meïté is maybe the most exciting centre-forward prospect in football right now. A jumbo-sized, 17-year-old striker that can do almost everything at the point of attack, his match-winning impact on Sunday night proved it.
It went viral; I analysed it play by play.
It went viral; I analysed it play by play.
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Mohamed Kader Meïté went viral for one clip in a 21-minute cameo last weekend.
Watch it in full and you'll be even more excited about the 17-year-old Stade Rennais centre-forward, one of the most exciting in Europe and symbol of the jumbo-sized striker. Llew Davies has analysed it, play by play.
Watch it in full and you'll be even more excited about the 17-year-old Stade Rennais centre-forward, one of the most exciting in Europe and symbol of the jumbo-sized striker. Llew Davies has analysed it, play by play.
Mohamed Kader Meïté: 21 minutes to break the internet
How the massive teenage forward changed a game
scoutedftbl.com
September 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Mohamed Kader Meïté went viral for one clip in a 21-minute cameo last weekend.
Watch it in full and you'll be even more excited about the 17-year-old Stade Rennais centre-forward, one of the most exciting in Europe and symbol of the jumbo-sized striker. Llew Davies has analysed it, play by play.
Watch it in full and you'll be even more excited about the 17-year-old Stade Rennais centre-forward, one of the most exciting in Europe and symbol of the jumbo-sized striker. Llew Davies has analysed it, play by play.
Already enjoying this season’s Arsenal x UEFA Youth League team because the roles and combinations across the pitch are much more natural for the collective and much more suitable for the individual. More round pegs in round holes.
September 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Already enjoying this season’s Arsenal x UEFA Youth League team because the roles and combinations across the pitch are much more natural for the collective and much more suitable for the individual. More round pegs in round holes.
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The summer transfer window has closed. It was crammed with excitement and nonsense.
From Roefs to Rômulo, Llew Davies has delved into his massive spreadsheet of Interesting Transfers to pick out five of his favourite moves across the Big Five Leagues with an eye on the season ahead.
From Roefs to Rômulo, Llew Davies has delved into his massive spreadsheet of Interesting Transfers to pick out five of his favourite moves across the Big Five Leagues with an eye on the season ahead.
Robin Roefs, Yan Diomandé, and SCOUTED’s favourite summer transfers
Llew Davies is fed up with the transfer window. But they’re also fun sometimes. Here are five summer moves to define the season ahead
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September 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The summer transfer window has closed. It was crammed with excitement and nonsense.
From Roefs to Rômulo, Llew Davies has delved into his massive spreadsheet of Interesting Transfers to pick out five of his favourite moves across the Big Five Leagues with an eye on the season ahead.
From Roefs to Rômulo, Llew Davies has delved into his massive spreadsheet of Interesting Transfers to pick out five of his favourite moves across the Big Five Leagues with an eye on the season ahead.
The biggest worry for Manchester United is that Benjamin Šeško took their 10th penalty. That says plenty.
August 27, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The biggest worry for Manchester United is that Benjamin Šeško took their 10th penalty. That says plenty.
Newcastle when they’re properly at it, like they are here, are my favourite team to watch by a mile. Proper footy.
August 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Newcastle when they’re properly at it, like they are here, are my favourite team to watch by a mile. Proper footy.
Why are Wrexham using freestanding goal posts instead of the standard sunken goal posts? Noticed it before the situation where a ball that went in bounced straight out off the base post; Hull fans only realised it went in about 15 seconds later and even some of the players were confused.
August 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Why are Wrexham using freestanding goal posts instead of the standard sunken goal posts? Noticed it before the situation where a ball that went in bounced straight out off the base post; Hull fans only realised it went in about 15 seconds later and even some of the players were confused.
Rubin Colwill is getting 20+ goal and assists in League One this season, if he stays healthy. He is an almost-complete package at that level. The Ystalyfera Yaya Touré.
August 5, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Rubin Colwill is getting 20+ goal and assists in League One this season, if he stays healthy. He is an almost-complete package at that level. The Ystalyfera Yaya Touré.
I am overly-invested in the (lack of) transfer activity of Lennon Miller.
August 5, 2025 at 11:23 AM
I am overly-invested in the (lack of) transfer activity of Lennon Miller.
FC Nordsjælland keep producing top-level talent from their academies. One of the latest is Lucas Høgsberg, a dynamic, 19-year-old defender that platforms possession and zips through pressure. Get him while you can, because I think he suits the elite teams already.
Introducing Lucas Høgsberg
A play-by-play breakdown of a progressive defender exploding from FC Nordsjælland
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July 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
FC Nordsjælland keep producing top-level talent from their academies. One of the latest is Lucas Høgsberg, a dynamic, 19-year-old defender that platforms possession and zips through pressure. Get him while you can, because I think he suits the elite teams already.
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Is your club looking for a dynamic, progressive defender with the qualities and credentials to play at the elite level? If so, they should have Lucas Høgsberg near the top of their shortlists.
Llew Davies introduces the 19-year-old as he enters his breakout season at FC Nordsjælland.
Llew Davies introduces the 19-year-old as he enters his breakout season at FC Nordsjælland.
Introducing Lucas Høgsberg
A play-by-play breakdown of a progressive defender exploding from FC Nordsjælland
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July 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Is your club looking for a dynamic, progressive defender with the qualities and credentials to play at the elite level? If so, they should have Lucas Høgsberg near the top of their shortlists.
Llew Davies introduces the 19-year-old as he enters his breakout season at FC Nordsjælland.
Llew Davies introduces the 19-year-old as he enters his breakout season at FC Nordsjælland.
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🇩🇪 Two Bundesliga clubs after him
🏴 Manchester City have him listed
🇫🇷 RC Lens have had a bid rejected
After just six months and 18 games in Sweden, 18-year-old Finnish midfielder Matias Siltanen is a transfer target for a number of big clubs across the Big Five Leagues.
Here's why: bit.ly/4nZpVH9
🏴 Manchester City have him listed
🇫🇷 RC Lens have had a bid rejected
After just six months and 18 games in Sweden, 18-year-old Finnish midfielder Matias Siltanen is a transfer target for a number of big clubs across the Big Five Leagues.
Here's why: bit.ly/4nZpVH9
July 22, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🇩🇪 Two Bundesliga clubs after him
🏴 Manchester City have him listed
🇫🇷 RC Lens have had a bid rejected
After just six months and 18 games in Sweden, 18-year-old Finnish midfielder Matias Siltanen is a transfer target for a number of big clubs across the Big Five Leagues.
Here's why: bit.ly/4nZpVH9
🏴 Manchester City have him listed
🇫🇷 RC Lens have had a bid rejected
After just six months and 18 games in Sweden, 18-year-old Finnish midfielder Matias Siltanen is a transfer target for a number of big clubs across the Big Five Leagues.
Here's why: bit.ly/4nZpVH9
Clubs should put their pre-season friendlies on YouTube for free. It's an easy win for them: builds a bit of hype (if the team/players are any good) and establishes a bit of good will with their fanbase. Some clubs are charging over £5/match for a poor, one-camera stream. That's taking the piss.
July 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Clubs should put their pre-season friendlies on YouTube for free. It's an easy win for them: builds a bit of hype (if the team/players are any good) and establishes a bit of good will with their fanbase. Some clubs are charging over £5/match for a poor, one-camera stream. That's taking the piss.
I am absolutely buzzing for the football season to start now. Give me Luton against Wimbledon, give me Southampton against Wrexham, give me Leeds against Everton. I have waited long enough.
July 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I am absolutely buzzing for the football season to start now. Give me Luton against Wimbledon, give me Southampton against Wrexham, give me Leeds against Everton. I have waited long enough.
Lucas Bergvall first, then Matias Siltanen: the future of Scandinavian football is passing through Djurgården. Here's a forensic look at the 18-year-old Finnish midfielder who is following a very similar path to that of Spurs' Swede.
Is Matias Siltanen the next Lucas Bergvall?
Introducing the Finnish midfielder following a similar route to Spurs' Swede
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July 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Lucas Bergvall first, then Matias Siltanen: the future of Scandinavian football is passing through Djurgården. Here's a forensic look at the 18-year-old Finnish midfielder who is following a very similar path to that of Spurs' Swede.
Reposted by Llew Davies
Introducing Matias Siltanen, the 18-year-old Finnish midfielder making his name in Sweden.
He has hit the ground at Djurgården this year, helping fill the void left by Lucas Bergvall – here, Llew Davies highlights why he could follow a similar route to the Swede as Scandinavia's next big thing.
He has hit the ground at Djurgården this year, helping fill the void left by Lucas Bergvall – here, Llew Davies highlights why he could follow a similar route to the Swede as Scandinavia's next big thing.
Is Matias Siltanen the next Lucas Bergvall?
Introducing the Finnish midfielder following a similar route to Spurs' Swede
scoutedftbl.com
July 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Introducing Matias Siltanen, the 18-year-old Finnish midfielder making his name in Sweden.
He has hit the ground at Djurgården this year, helping fill the void left by Lucas Bergvall – here, Llew Davies highlights why he could follow a similar route to the Swede as Scandinavia's next big thing.
He has hit the ground at Djurgården this year, helping fill the void left by Lucas Bergvall – here, Llew Davies highlights why he could follow a similar route to the Swede as Scandinavia's next big thing.
Crystal Palace missing out on European football would be an absolute farce, by the way. One of the biggest farces in the history of farces.
July 9, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Crystal Palace missing out on European football would be an absolute farce, by the way. One of the biggest farces in the history of farces.
Watching a 2017/18 Championship Review is mental. How on earth did Dai Brooks have his Sheffield United breakthrough almost 10 years ago?!
July 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Watching a 2017/18 Championship Review is mental. How on earth did Dai Brooks have his Sheffield United breakthrough almost 10 years ago?!
Lucas Bergvall, Luka Vušković, now Kota Takai: I really like these types of transfers (as long as they don't impinge too much on opportunities for academy players) and Tottenham have been nailing them recently. The risk is miniscule and the rewards are massive.
July 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Lucas Bergvall, Luka Vušković, now Kota Takai: I really like these types of transfers (as long as they don't impinge too much on opportunities for academy players) and Tottenham have been nailing them recently. The risk is miniscule and the rewards are massive.