How does Union Saint-Gilloise consistently win the transfer market — without competing on budget?
By Filippe Konings · AKARI Analytics
Outliers by standard
Turning statistical outliers into a repeatable recruitment model.
Union SG doesn't scout leagues. They scout performance patterns — identifying
players whose data already matches their playing DNA, long before the market
reacts. This has resulted in an astonishing player return on investment of
135% over the past five seasons.
We break down real Union SG transfers through:
xG & chance-creation outliers
elite efficiency in small samples
profiles that translate, not just impress
Modern player recruitment is earlier, cheaper and scalable.
At AKARI Analytics, we help sporting directors and scouts to
detect these profiles across 400+ leagues — after just a few games.
Franjo Ivanović · Forward
Ivanović dominated the Croatian league with the highest xG values (0.61) and
chances created (3.8) after 15 games, clearly standing out from the competition.
Raul Florucz · Forward
Florucz led the Slovenian league with impressive chances created and xG values
after only 12 games, demonstrating top-tier efficiency.
Anan Khalaili · Wingback
Khalaili stood out as an outlier in the Israeli league with an exceptional number
of created chances after only 12 matches.
Massire Sylla · Centre Back
Sylla dominated the Norwegian OBOS-ligaen (2nd division) with outstanding ball
recoveries and successful long passes after only 7 games.
Besfort Zeneli · Midfielder
Zeneli stood out in the Swedish first league for his assists, ball recoveries and
progressive runs, demonstrating a unique player profile as a midfielder.