FM23 Youth Intake Analysis 1 + statement

Summary

In this video, the creator addresses an issue with their work being used by a respected YouTuber, Zealand, and shares their decision to focus on their football manager research instead of conflict. The main content explores factors influencing the quality of youth intake in the game, including the head of Youth Development's attributes, club facilities, and national youth ratings. Through experiments, the video reveals which variables significantly affect player attributes and suggests strategies for enhancing youth talent acquisition.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video creator recognized their work being used in Zealand's video but chose not to respond immediately to avoid drama.
• 🔍 The creator asserts that the tests and experiments presented in their videos are original and can be proven as such, without the need for third-party validation.
• 🏆 The creator emphasizes that all tests and experiments shown are conducted in Melbourne, Australia, with no outsourcing involved.
• 🤝 Zealand has apologized for unknowingly using the creator's work in his videos, which the creator is happy to accept.
• 🤔 There are still unanswered questions regarding the situation between Zealand and his team members, but the creator is not interested in pursuing all details.
• 🎥 The creator prefers to focus on their football manager research and the numerous requests they receive from their audience.
• 📈 The video discusses the topic of youth intake in the game Football Manager, aiming to reveal how to maximize the chances of getting a high-quality youth intake every season.
• 📊 The creator uses AZ Alkmaar for the experiments, noting that the results are likely generalizable due to the controlled variable changes.
• 📉 The video identifies several variables that may impact youth intake quality, including youth facilities, junior coaching, youth recruitment, national youth rating, and the head of Youth Development's attributes.
• 📝 Experiments were conducted to see the effects of changing these variables before the youth intake announcement and found some correlations, particularly with the professionalism, ambition, and junior coaching levels.
• 🏆 The conclusion drawn is that certain club-related variables and the head of Youth Development's attributes can affect the quality of the youth intake, especially when adjusted before key in-game events.

Q & A

What issue did the speaker initially address in the video?

The speaker addressed an issue regarding their work being used in Zealand's video on Wonder Kids without their consent, and their decision not to respond at the time to avoid drama.

Why did the speaker choose not to prove the originality of their work?

The speaker chose not to prove the originality of their work because they believe their videos speak for themselves regarding their authenticity.

What was the speaker's stance on the involvement of a third party in their video content?

The speaker clarified that they did not receive any testing results from a third party for the purpose of making their videos, and they have never paid anyone to do testing for them.

What did Zealand do after the speaker talked to him?

Zealand apologized, stating that he was unaware that he was using the speaker's work in his videos.

What is the main topic of the video after the initial issue is discussed?

The main topic of the video is about maximizing the chances of getting a high-quality youth intake every season in the game Football Manager.

What club was used for the experiments in the video?

The club used for the experiments was AZ Alkmaar, a club in the Dutch Eredivisie known for nurturing young footballers.

What are the two terms the speaker wants to clarify in the video?

The two terms the speaker wants to clarify are 'youth intake preview' and 'youth intake announcement', explaining the difference between when the head of Youth Development gives a preview and when the youngsters actually arrive at the club.

What variables were identified that may impact the quality of the youth intake in Football Manager?

The variables identified include youth facilities, junior coaching, youth recruitment, the nation's youth rating, and the attributes of the head of Youth Development.

What method did the speaker use to test the impact of the variables on youth intake quality?

The speaker used a control group method, changing one variable at a time and recording the attributes of the youth candidates to see if there was a significant impact on their quality.

What conclusion did the speaker draw about the impact of the head of Youth Development's attributes on the youth intake?

The speaker concluded that the attributes of the head of Youth Development do not have an impact on the CA and PA ratings of the youth intake.

What was the finding regarding the level of youth recruitment and its impact on the youth intake?

The speaker found that a high level of youth recruitment above 10 out of 20 will raise the PA ratings of the youth intake, but only if the improvement is made before the youth preview event in December.

What advice does the speaker give at the end of the video for getting an excellent crop of wonder kids every year?

The speaker advises to follow the findings shared in the video, which include improving professionalism, ambition of the head of Youth, youth training facilities, junior coaching, and ensuring a high youth rating of the club's home nation.