Nikos Overheul
@noverheul.bsky.social
Sports executive (formerly Vancouver Whitecaps, StatsBomb etc.)
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We're expanding the Club Brugge Football Data Science team. As our Football Data Scientist, you'll work with one of the most advanced analytics infrastructures in football to help management, scouting, and analysis staff turn data into better decisions.
jobs.clubbrugge.be/en/football-data-scientist
jobs.clubbrugge.be/en/football-data-scientist
Football Data Scientist at Club Brugge
As a Football Data Scientist, you will be responsible for researching and developing advanced models and metrics for analyzing player and team performances and evaluating potential acquisitions for Cl...
jobs.clubbrugge.be
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We're expanding the Club Brugge Football Data Science team. As our Football Data Scientist, you'll work with one of the most advanced analytics infrastructures in football to help management, scouting, and analysis staff turn data into better decisions.
jobs.clubbrugge.be/en/football-data-scientist
jobs.clubbrugge.be/en/football-data-scientist
Incredible development by Tristan since he got to Vancouver. Wasn't even a full-time CB in LA and was given away for free in an Expansion Draft. Now Defender of the Year, USMNT int'l and MLS All-Star.
Major League Soccer today announced Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Tristan Blackmon as the 2025 MLS Defender of the Year.
Blackmon is the first Whitecaps defender to earn the honor in club history.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/vancouv...
Blackmon is the first Whitecaps defender to earn the honor in club history.
www.mlssoccer.com/news/vancouv...
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Defender Tristan Blackmon Named 2025 MLS Defender of the Year | MLSSoccer.com
The 2025 MLS All-Star becomes the first Vancouver Whitecaps FC player to earn the honor in club history
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October 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Incredible development by Tristan since he got to Vancouver. Wasn't even a full-time CB in LA and was given away for free in an Expansion Draft. Now Defender of the Year, USMNT int'l and MLS All-Star.
fwiw: at Austin, Seb had a fairly unique combination of defensive output and ball progression (+ exemplary work ethic, obvs), even if that didn't exactly add up to being a good player yet. There was definitely a reason to take a chance on him (for 50k GAM at least).
"I really looked around and thought, you know, I might be the worst player on the field right now.
"I'm so thankful that Vancouver took a chance on me, because there was no reason to."
Sebastian Berhalter is the latest subject of 'Breakaway,' and it's a good one:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/sebasti...
"I'm so thankful that Vancouver took a chance on me, because there was no reason to."
Sebastian Berhalter is the latest subject of 'Breakaway,' and it's a good one:
www.mlssoccer.com/news/sebasti...
Sebastian Berhalter: From nearly quitting to USMNT breakthrough | MLSSoccer.com
Even in Vancouver’s warmest months, the water at the mouth of False Creek remains pretty brisk by most people’s standards: 13 degrees Celsius (55 degrees Fahrenheit) on average in midsummer, with occa...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
fwiw: at Austin, Seb had a fairly unique combination of defensive output and ball progression (+ exemplary work ethic, obvs), even if that didn't exactly add up to being a good player yet. There was definitely a reason to take a chance on him (for 50k GAM at least).
Marc's posts on how teams can and should use the various MLS roster construction mechanisms are really good. This one on the U-22 Initiative in particular.
The supplemental roster was the focus of last month’s blog, with today’s topic being the U22 Initiative. Give it a read.
The U22 Tradeoff
How do U22 Initiative players perform in their first season? What about later years? And what factors shape those trajectories?
open.substack.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Marc's posts on how teams can and should use the various MLS roster construction mechanisms are really good. This one on the U-22 Initiative in particular.
Reposted by Nikos Overheul
It’s been about a month, but I’m back with more than 3,000 words (plus visuals) on supplemental roster composition, usage, and value in 2024. Give it a read, and if you enjoy, follow my Substack.
The Lower Third
Analyzing supplemental roster composition and value in 2024
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April 8, 2025 at 12:18 PM
It’s been about a month, but I’m back with more than 3,000 words (plus visuals) on supplemental roster composition, usage, and value in 2024. Give it a read, and if you enjoy, follow my Substack.
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ICYMI: I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about football strategy, the importance of alignment and how to run a recruitment department.
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
Analytics FC podcast with Chris Gill: Episode 53: Nikos Overheul, ex-Vancouver Whitecaps, Brentford
YouTube video by Analytics FC
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
ICYMI: I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about football strategy, the importance of alignment and how to run a recruitment department.
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
ICYMI: I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about football strategy, the importance of alignment and how to run a recruitment department.
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
Analytics FC podcast with Chris Gill: Episode 53: Nikos Overheul, ex-Vancouver Whitecaps, Brentford
YouTube video by Analytics FC
youtu.be
March 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
ICYMI: I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about football strategy, the importance of alignment and how to run a recruitment department.
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
youtu.be/NuXMrbIlPeU?...
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I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about:
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
March 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about:
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about:
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
March 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I went on the @analyticsfc.bsky.social pod to talk about:
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
- the importance of goal-setting and strategic clarity
- the intricacies of MLS
- how I think about risk/reward
- how to think about formulating club strategy as a sporting director
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuXM...
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New pod! Chris Gill chats to Nikos Overheul, an experienced recruitment and strategy consultant with a track record including Vancouver Whitecaps, Statsbomb, and Brentford FC. Listen now!
on.soundcloud.com/WF9RpwWPzpxg...
on.soundcloud.com/WF9RpwWPzpxg...
Episode 53: Nikos Overheul, formerly Vancouver Whitecaps, Statsbomb, Brentford FC
Nikos Overheul is an experienced football scouting and strategy professional who has spent time working with various clubs around the world.
Nikos was actually involved with Brentford FC in the early
on.soundcloud.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:03 PM
New pod! Chris Gill chats to Nikos Overheul, an experienced recruitment and strategy consultant with a track record including Vancouver Whitecaps, Statsbomb, and Brentford FC. Listen now!
on.soundcloud.com/WF9RpwWPzpxg...
on.soundcloud.com/WF9RpwWPzpxg...
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After an incredible response, it's back for Year #3!!
Because I am an attorney and a certified MLS sicko, I have run a comparison of the 2024 and 2025 MLS roster rules.
Below is a thread to highlight a few of the changes🧵
Because I am an attorney and a certified MLS sicko, I have run a comparison of the 2024 and 2025 MLS roster rules.
Below is a thread to highlight a few of the changes🧵
February 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
After an incredible response, it's back for Year #3!!
Because I am an attorney and a certified MLS sicko, I have run a comparison of the 2024 and 2025 MLS roster rules.
Below is a thread to highlight a few of the changes🧵
Because I am an attorney and a certified MLS sicko, I have run a comparison of the 2024 and 2025 MLS roster rules.
Below is a thread to highlight a few of the changes🧵
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In case you missed it: we talked a lot about Seattle, the myriad ways to use DPs/U22’s, the potential for MLS Next Pro as a casino, and a whole host of other squad building topics pertinent to this offseason.
Podcast: Former Whitecaps Director of Recruitment @noverheul.bsky.social joined ASA to talk the roster rules changes in MLS since he left, the differences in squad building in MLS vs Europe, and tell us about riding in the car with Vanni Sartini.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
Podcast Episode · American Soccer Analysis · 01/08/2025 · 1 sec
podcasts.apple.com
January 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
In case you missed it: we talked a lot about Seattle, the myriad ways to use DPs/U22’s, the potential for MLS Next Pro as a casino, and a whole host of other squad building topics pertinent to this offseason.
ICYMI: I talked to @americansocceranalysis.com about squad building strategies in European football and MLS, how to use your B-team and the impact of changing regulations on roster construction.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
Podcast Episode · American Soccer Analysis · 01/08/2025 · 1 sec
podcasts.apple.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
ICYMI: I talked to @americansocceranalysis.com about squad building strategies in European football and MLS, how to use your B-team and the impact of changing regulations on roster construction.
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
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I went back on the @americansocceranalysis.com pod to talk about
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
American Soccer Analysis · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I went back on the @americansocceranalysis.com pod to talk about
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
I went back on the @americansocceranalysis.com pod to talk about
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
American Soccer Analysis · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I went back on the @americansocceranalysis.com pod to talk about
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
- the differences in recruitment strategies and squad building in Europe and North America
- how to use B-teams and why most teams do it wrong
- the impact of changing roster rules in MLS
open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
Reposted by Nikos Overheul
Podcast: Former Whitecaps Director of Recruitment @noverheul.bsky.social joined ASA to talk the roster rules changes in MLS since he left, the differences in squad building in MLS vs Europe, and tell us about riding in the car with Vanni Sartini.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
ASA Show - Roster Rules Changes, Squad Building in MLS vs Europe with Nikos Overheul
Podcast Episode · American Soccer Analysis · 01/08/2025 · 1 sec
podcasts.apple.com
January 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Podcast: Former Whitecaps Director of Recruitment @noverheul.bsky.social joined ASA to talk the roster rules changes in MLS since he left, the differences in squad building in MLS vs Europe, and tell us about riding in the car with Vanni Sartini.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2KXk...
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Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
Soccer Analytics 2024 Review – Jan Van Haaren
Collection of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in 2024!
janvanhaaren.be
December 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Continuing the tradition, I have compiled an end-of-year overview of the soccer analytics content that I liked the most in the past year. The 2024 edition includes pointers to over 160 resources, including research papers, blog posts, articles, podcasts, and books.
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
janvanhaaren.be/posts/soccer...
Moe is very good and would be an asset to many organisations. I've worked with him before and he's consistently produced high-quality work.
I just want to put it out there that I am still looking/available for any paid remote recruitment work within football (club or consultancy). I've done public analysis for nearly a decade, and have a bit of experience working within the game as well during the early parts of Covid (2020-21)
November 27, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Moe is very good and would be an asset to many organisations. I've worked with him before and he's consistently produced high-quality work.