Folha Seca #96 – Pedro Ferreira, technical director do Nottingham Forest FC
O convidado do nonagésimo sexto episódio é Pedro Ferreira, technical director do Nottingham Forest e, entre outros cargos, ex-director de scouting do Benfica. Ao longo da conversa, Pedro aprofunda a reestruturação da captação no futebol de formação do Benfica, a articulação entre o modelo de jogo dos escalões jovens e a equipa principal e a complementaridade entre a observação ao vivo e por vídeo. Entre outros temas, Pedro aborda a avaliação da força mental dos jogadores, a gestão das equipas-sombra, os limites em que o excesso de minúcia na análise dos jogadores pode ser contraproducente, além do impacto das regras GBE e PSR na Premier League, da relevância do departamento de player care e da simbiose entre o scouting, o uso de dados e o networking no mercado.
11 Aug 2026
Folha Seca #95 – Carlos Aviña, technical director del AS Monaco FC
El nonagésimo quinto capítulo de Folha Seca cuenta con Carlos Aviña, technical director del Mónaco y ex technical director del Cercle Brugge, además de ex director de desarrollo y reclutamiento, entre otros cargos, del Club América. En la charla, Carlos detalla la reestructuración de inteligencia deportiva en América con sus cinco subdepartamentos, analiza la liga belga como puerta de entrada al fútbol europeo por su menor presión exterior. Asimismo, explica la metodología de desarrollo individual del Cercle, la necesidad de replicar microciclos del Mónaco y el valor de principios innegociables (presión alta, intensidad y transiciones rápidas) con cierta flexibilidad táctica. Entre otros temas, profundiza en la gestión del vestuario y el desafío mutuo con el cuerpo técnico, aborda una red de reclutamiento compartida para clubes con distintas exigencias, resalta la adaptación cultural del futbolista, expone el uso práctico de datos, defiende un 'player trading' sostenible y desvela las claves del éxito para el technical director del futuro.
15 Apr 2026
Folha Seca #94 – Claus Thomsen, CEO of the Danish League
The guest on the ninety-fourth episode is Claus Thomsen, the CEO of the Danish League. Throughout the conversation, Claus reflects on the Superliga’s evolution since 2007, detailing the structural shifts that created today’s format, explains how Denmark became a premier European talent incubator, leveraging systematic academy investments and "strategic bureaucracy" to become the ultimate bridge to the Premier League. He discusses the "Matchday Production" model, where the League took control of its own broadcast output to empower clubs and engage fans directly. From navigating the complexities of Multi-Club Ownership to implementing automated facial recognition for stadium safety, Claus emphasizes a management style rooted in transparency and collective growth. He offers a candid critique of the expanding international calendar, arguing that domestic leagues are the "backbone" of the sport that must be protected from cannibalization. By prioritizing sustainability over endless expansion, Claus provides a masterclass on how mid-sized leagues can punch above their weight in a globalized market.
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