52%Next XI Rating
65.9
Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.
NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE
Hugh Smith
Centre Forward · Age 18
UCD · Republic of Ireland
Player Information
- Position
- Centre Forward
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Preferred Foot
- Height
- —
- Weight
- —
2026
First Division
27Apps
22Starts
1,971Minutes
7Goals
2Pens
2Assists
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Performance profile
Imported Sportmonks data for 2026.
· Data quality ⓘ
65.9
Next XI Rating ⓘ
Strong
#67 Overall#9 Centre Forward#18 U18#7 Breakout
NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY
Why is the Breakout Score 80.7?
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.
80.7
Elite prospect
30%Age Advantage
94.7
Rewards players performing younger than the competition level normally expects.
18%Opportunity
100.0
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
34.3 + 28.4 + 18.0 = 80.7
<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.
27Appearances
1,971Minutes
73.0Min / appearance
81%Starts %
PASSING
On the ball
Pass accuracy77.47%
Key passes20
Accurate passes227
Total passes293
ATTACKING
Threat & creation
Shots37
Shots on target23
Successful dribbles13
Big chances created3
DEFENDING
Out of possession
Tackles—
Interceptions9
Duels won88
Aerials won35
CONTEST
Physical & discipline
Yellow cards2
Fouls17
Fouls drawn25
Dispossessed32
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.