52%Next XI Rating
61.3
Performance-led Next XI Rating, already adjusted for position, age at level and data confidence.
NEXT XI PLAYER PROFILE
Luke O'Brien
Left Back · Age 21
Longford Town · Republic of Ireland
Player Information
- Position
- Left Back
- Age
- 21
- Nationality
- Republic of Ireland
- Preferred Foot
- left
- Height
- 176 cm
- Weight
- —
2026
First Division
4Apps
2Starts
187Minutes
—Goals
—Pens
—Assists
SEASON PERFORMANCE
Performance profile
Imported Sportmonks data for 2026.
· Data quality ⓘ
61.3
Next XI Rating ⓘ
Strong
#177 Overall#9 Left Back#112 U21#169 Breakout
NEXT XI SCORE EXPLAINABILITY
Why is the Breakout Score 52.1?
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.
52.1
Developing
30%Age Advantage
40.0
Rewards players performing younger than the competition level normally expects.
18%Opportunity
45.6
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
31.9 + 12.0 + 8.2 = 52.1
<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.
4Appearances
187Minutes
46.8Min / appearance
50%Starts %
PASSING
On the ball
Pass accuracy61.73%
Key passes1
Accurate passes50
Total passes81
ATTACKING
Threat & creation
Shots2
Shots on target—
Successful dribbles1
Big chances created—
DEFENDING
Out of possession
Tackles—
Interceptions4
Duels won10
Aerials won4
CONTEST
Physical & discipline
Yellow cards—
Fouls4
Fouls drawn—
Dispossessed—
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.