Empire FGA
T3 Live T3 Partial Β· 8/12 βœ… T1 Data Scarce Apr 2026
Maxime Foulon
πŸ‡«πŸ‡·
9
Centre-Forward Β· Bulldozer Striker Β· Transition Initiator Β· Press Anchor
Maxime
Foulon
ST SS National 3 GFC Ajaccio 2025–26
23
Age
1.91m
Height
Left
Foot
~€50K
Market Val.
N3
Level (5th tier)
LOG 2.0 · National 3 ⚠️ T1 Data Unavailable DMA 8.75 · Elite Decisions OMS 8.75 · Transition Elite SII_A 6.67 · Physical Striker
FGA v3 Score
β€”
/ 10.0
Tier 1GPS/DataN/A*
Tier 2Composite~6.5
Tier 3Scout8/12 βœ…
98
CA (Empire Equivalent)
PA 138
⚠️ Data Scarcity Notice β€” National 3 (5th Tier France): FBref does not index National 3. Tier 1 statistical metrics are not available from standard sources. FGA score of 7.0 is T3-driven β€” based on confirmed video observation only. Tier 2 composites are estimated from contextual knowledge. This card is uncommon: a pure video-intelligence profile with no automated data pipeline.
7.0*
FGA Rating
↑ T3-Driven
8.75
DMA Decision
↑ Elite IQ
8.75
OMS Transition
↑ Elite
8.33
CRS Clutch
↑ Goals Under Pressure
8.83
OBI Composite
↑ Partial (⚠️)
8/12
T3 Confirmed
β†’ Partial
Position Map
CF
CENTRE FORWARD Β· Press Anchor
Match Form
5 Video Matches
W
W
W
L
D
3W 1D 1L Β· Solid Video Block
vs Top-third (Lille B, JA Drancy): Performed well
Only loss: vs IC Croix (losing team context) CHR still βœ…
Coach Summary
Video-Observed Only
Technical
Mental
Physical
Player Profile
Born31 Jan 2002 (23)
NationalityπŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Height / Build1.91m Β· Physical
FootLeft
PersonalityCHR 8.0 βœ… Confirmed
EU Statusβœ… EU (France)
ClubGFC Ajaccio (since Jul 2024)
Player Traits
Bulldozer Physical Transition Trigger Clutch Scorer High Press Anchor Smart Off-Ball
Body type: Dominant aerial striker (1.91m)
Speed: SII_A 6.67 β€” not a pace merchant
Pending: MCS, SPI, SOA (one event only)
Top Philosophy Fits
60-Framework
T3 Radar (Confirmed)
Video-Only Β· No T1 data
Scouting Verdict
Foulon is a physically dominant centre-forward with elite cognitive metrics for his competition level. At 1.91m and left-footed, he operates as a genuine press anchor β€” his OMS 8.75 confirms the fastest defensive-to-attacking transition in the video sample; his DMA 8.75 shows decision quality that exceeds his current tier.
The crucial context: National 3 is the 5th tier of French football. These T3 scores cannot be uncritically extrapolated to professional football. The LOG 2.0 context badge captures this β€” a 7.0 FGA here is not a 7.0 FGA in Ligue 2.
Empire FGA Verdict
Intelligent Physical Prospect. His cognitive T3 profile (DMA, OMS, CRS, CHR) is genuinely strong. The open question is whether the physical ceiling (SII_A 6.67) and competition gap translate to professional football. Recommended next step: 5-match sample in National 2 or higher context to validate LOG uplift. Market value: ~€50K.
⚠️ All attributes below are video-derived estimates β€” not automated from statistical databases. Physical attributes based on observed video evidence (SII sub-metrics). Technical/Mental derived from T3 event log and direct observation. No FBref / Sofascore T1 pipeline available for National 3.
Technical
Empire FGA v3 Β· Video Est.
Mental
T3 Confirmed + Est.
Physical
Attribute Radar
vs Comparable Physical Strikers at Same Age
Tier 1 β€” GPS/Data
20% Β· FBref/Sofascore
❌ No Tier 1 data available.
FBref and Sofascore do not index National 3 (France, 5th tier). No automated statistical pipeline exists for this competition level. Tier 1 weight (20%) is excluded from the provisional FGA calculation. Score is T3-driven.
Tier 2 β€” Composite
30% Β· Estimated
FGA Score Breakdown
LOG Context
2.0
LOG Score
National 3 Β· FR
Reference std: 3.5
Context badge: 2.0 / 3.5
LOG is context, not multiplier
5th tier competition β€” significant quality gap vs professional levels
Tier 3 β€” Scout Observation (Video Assessment)
50% Β· Jim Totime Β· 5 matches Β· 8/12 Confirmed βœ…
OBIOff-Ball Intelligence8.83⚠️
(TΓ—0.35) + (SΓ—0.35) + (PΓ—0.30)
OBI_T (1 event) and OBI_P (1 event) are below the 3-event threshold. OBI_S (3 events) is confirmed at 8.0. Composite flagged pending.
SIISprint Intensity Index7.36⚠️
(AΓ—0.40) + (TΓ—0.35) + (RΓ—0.25)
SII_A and SII_T confirmed βœ…. SII_R (2 events) pending. SII_A 6.67 is below-average for a forward β€” confirms physical/bulldozer profile, not a pace-based striker.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits
60-Philosophy Framework
School Averages
Philosophy Radar
Tactical Archetype
Foulon's DMA+OMS+CRS combination points squarely at high-intensity transition systems. His press-triggering and rapid attack-to-defence switch (OMS 8.75) aligns with both Klopp's forward pressing demands and Simeone's physical striker template. His creative risk (CRK 7.25) and decision-making (DMA 8.75) also fit Bielsa's intelligent pressing forwards.
Tactical DNA Tags
Press Trigger CF Transition 9 Physical Dominance Clutch Finisher Space Architect (OBI_S)
Lower Compatibility
Possession Tiki-Taka Inverted Winger 9 Low-Block Counter (pure)
Career Timeline
2018–2022 Β· Youth Football Β· France
Youth Development β€” Progressed through regional French youth football. Established left-footed CF profile as a physically imposing forward.
2022–2024 Β· Regional Football Β· Corsica Region
Senior Regional Career β€” Played in lower tiers of French regional football before joining GFC Ajaccio's professional project.
July 2024 Β· GFC Ajaccio β€” Joined
Professional Project β€” Signed by GFC Ajaccio as part of their push for promotion. Began contributing immediately in the Championnat National Amateur.
2024–25 Β· Promotion Season
Championship Winner β€” Contributed directly to GFC Ajaccio winning their regional title and earning promotion to National 3. Hat-trick in final home match confirmed by official club sources.
2025–26 Β· National 3 Debut Season
Establishing at 5th Tier β€” First season in National 3 (regional national competition). Club currently in top half of standings. Subject of this Empire FGA assessment.
FGA Trajectory (Estimated)
Assessment Context
Match Balance βœ…
5 matches scored. β‰₯2 vs top-third opposition. β‰₯1 away. β‰₯1 while losing. All 3 criteria passed before scoring began.
T3 Status: 8/12 Confirmed
DMA, CHR, OBI_S, SII_A, SII_T, CRS, OMS, CRK all meet the 3-event minimum. 4 more metrics need additional watch sessions.
Analyst: Jim Totime Β· Apr 2026
ESN Video Client assessment. Tier A protocol (13 metrics). Halo Effect Rule strictly applied β€” no score adjustments for reputation.
Career Statistics
Note: Lower-division stats not indexed in major databases
ClubSeasonLevelApps (est.)Goals (est.)Notes
Regional clubs2020–2024Regional / CFA2~60~20Development
GFC Ajaccio2024–25CFA / National Amateur~25Hat-trick in finalTitle winner
GFC Ajaccio2025–26National 3~16+5+Empire FGA Assessed
CAREER2020–2026β€”~100~30Estimated totals
⚠️ Stats are estimates from available sources. FBref/Sofascore/Wyscout do not index National 3 or CFA-level competition.
Full Scouting Report
Jim Totime Β· Empire FGA Β· Apr 2026 Β· 5-match video sample
Maxime Foulon is a 1.91m left-footed centre-forward assessed across 5 National 3 matches for GFC Ajaccio. This is a pure video intelligence profile β€” no Tier 1 statistical pipeline exists for this competition level. All scores are derived from direct event observation using Empire FGA's T3 rubric protocol.
His defining characteristic is cognitive quality that outstrips his current environment. Decision-making (DMA 8.75) and transition speed (OMS 8.75) are the kind of scores you'd expect from a player two or three levels above National 3. His clutch response (CRS 8.33) is backed by logged evidence: a goal scored in extra time (Match 1, 92:47), a wonderful strike ruled offside, and a CRS match event in Match 2 at 106:06 β€” he performs when stakes are highest.
His off-ball spatial architecture (OBI_S 8.0, confirmed βœ…) shows consistent ghost-run behaviour β€” "good ghost run" logged at 43:56, scan-and-request logged at 89:43. The OBI_T (9.5) and OBI_P (9.0) scores are tantalising but based on single events and cannot be transferred. They should be retested.
The key physical limitation is SII_A 6.67. Three confirmed events of explosive acceleration score below average. This is not a pace-based forward. He is a bulldozer β€” the Match 2 event at 43:28 ("dribbling on 2 players as a bulldozer") and CLM at 44:31 ("ball control despite high pressing") define his style: strength, balance, and contact absorption over raw speed.
Character (CHR 8.0 βœ…) was confirmed across 3 events: energetic recuperation after a lost ball, requesting the ball proactively, and sustained high-press runs without tactical instruction. This is a competitor.
Empire FGA Final Assessment
Intelligent Physical Prospect with LOG Gap Risk. Foulon's cognitive T3 profile (DMA, OMS, CRS, CHR, OBI_S) is genuinely impressive. The single caveat is unresolved: does the 3-tier LOG gap (National 3 β†’ Ligue 2 = LOG 2.0 β†’ 4.8) expose the physical ceiling? His SII_A 6.67 is the risk vector. Recommended action: Complete OBI_T, OBI_P, SII_R, MCS, SOA, SPI, CLM, DYN assessment (4+ additional watch sessions). Then test in National 2 context before any professional recommendation. Provisional value: ~€50K. Post-validation potential: €150–300K if physical metrics hold at higher level.
Raw Event Log Summary
Key Timestamped Events
Transfer Intelligence
Current Market Value (est.)~€50,000
Contract ExpiresUnknown / Not listed
OwnershipGFC Ajaccio
Signed FromRegional football (Jul 2024)
AgentDSOne
Known InterestNot public
EU Statusβœ… French passport
AvailabilityLikely available
Video Observation Notes
Analyst: Jim Totime
Personality
CHR 8.0 βœ…
Energetic. Requests ball. Organises press.
On-Pitch Role
Press Anchor
Transition trigger. Physical 9.
Pending MCS is critical to determine if his quality holds under sustained professional-level pressure. Current body language in the losing Match 4 (vs IC Croix) needs CHR re-evaluation context.
Match Log
Video Assessment Matches