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How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database

Manchester City leverages a massive international player database tracking six hundred fifty thousand individuals to drive their transfer strategy, relying on four key grading criteria encompassing overall ability, distinct characteristics, the tactical system, and managerial instructions. While this metrics-driven approach aims to minimize transactional risks and has fueled a massive roster overhaul since their two thousand twenty-three treble triumph—leaving only four squad members from that campaign—sporting director Hugo Viana emphasizes that traditional scouting remains vital for evaluating traits like mentality and character.