52%Next XI Rating
60.3
Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.
NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE
Benn Ward
Centre Back · Age 22
Reading · England
Player Information
- Position
- Centre Back
- Age
- 22
- Nationality
- England
- Preferred Foot
- left
- Height
- 188 cm
- Weight
- —
2026/2027
League One
1Apps
1Starts
90Minutes
—Goals
—Pens
—Assists
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Performance profile
Imported Sportmonks data for 2026/2027.
· Data quality ⓘ
60.3
Next XI Rating ⓘ
Strong
#205 Overall#42 Centre Back#193 U23#245 Breakout
NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY
Why is the Breakout Score 43.0?
Breakout Score answers “who is emerging?” by combining performance, age-at-level and playing opportunity. It is calculated only for eligible players aged 23 or under.
43.0
Developing
30%Age Advantage
19.9
Rewards players performing younger than the competition level normally expects.
18%Opportunity
31.6
Rewards actual playing opportunity. The signal rises progressively and reaches 100 at 900+ minutes.
Exact formula
(Next XI Rating × 0.52) + (Age Advantage × 0.30) + (Opportunity × 0.18)
This player
31.4 + 6.0 + 5.7 = 43.0
<60 Developing
60–69.9 Emerging
70–79.9 Strong Breakout
80+ Elite Prospect
Data safeguard: the underlying Next XI Rating requires at least 90 minutes, a provider performance rating and a data-quality score of at least 55/100. The Breakout Score does not replace scouting judgement; it is an additional emerging-talent signal.
1Appearances
90Minutes
90.0Min / appearance
100%Starts %
PASSING
On the ball
Pass accuracy78.26%
Key passes1
Accurate passes36
Total passes46
ATTACKING
Threat & creation
Shots1
Shots on target—
Successful dribbles—
Big chances created—
DEFENDING
Out of possession
Tackles1
Interceptions2
Duels won6
Aerials won5
NEXT XI INTELLIGENCE
Next XI Rating & Breakout Analysis
Coming in a later POC version once we have validated the underlying youth statistics and scoring methodology.