52%Next XI Rating
68.7
Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.
NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE
Josh Cullen
Centre Back · Age 18
Finn Harps · Republic of Ireland
Player Information
- Position
- Centre Back
- Age
- 18
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Preferred Foot
- right
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- —
2026
First Division
21Apps
19Starts
1,753Minutes
—Goals
0Pens
—Assists
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Performance profile
Imported Sportmonks data for 2026.
· Data quality ⓘ
68.7
Next XI Rating ⓘ
Strong
#25 Overall#4 Centre Back#8 U18#5 Breakout
NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY
Why is the Breakout Score 81.8?
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.
81.8
Elite prospect
30%Age Advantage
93.5
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
35.7 + 28.1 + 18.0 = 81.8
<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.
21Appearances
1,753Minutes
83.5Min / appearance
90%Starts %
PASSING
On the ball
Pass accuracy64.69%
Key passes8
Accurate passes339
Total passes524
ATTACKING
Threat & creation
Shots9
Shots on target2
Successful dribbles7
Big chances created—
DEFENDING
Out of possession
Tackles5
Interceptions38
Duels won150
Aerials won94
CONTEST
Physical & discipline
Yellow cards6
Fouls28
Fouls drawn12
Dispossessed3
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.