Season Review · July 28, 2025
Dominant force - A season of overwhelming superiority
Cley Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Finishing in 4th place with a record of 16 wins, 3 draws, and just 3 losses, the team demonstrated remarkable consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +62 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, a testament to their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The squad's attacking firepower was on full display, netting an impressive 88 goals while conceding only 26, showcasing a well-rounded and dominant team performance.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Finished
4th
Points
51
Record
16-3-3
GD
+62
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
4th
Points
51
Win Rate
73%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
4-2-3-1
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Shu Yaguchi
RW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Taemin Yang
CF
10 goals
Top assists
Shu Yaguchi
RW
6 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 51
- P71
- Scoring
- 88
- P88
- Defence
- 26
- P83
- Goal difference
- +62
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Excellent ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Campaign Record
16-3-3
Wins
16
73%
Draws
3
14%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+62 GD
Goal Contributions
Taemin Yang
Player · 10G · 2A
12
Paul Hubert
Player · 8G · 4A
12
Roland Jansen
Player · 8G · 2A
10
Shu Yaguchi
Player · 7G · 6A
13
Gerardo Correa
Player · 6G · 1A
7
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Cley Villa's 11th season in Division 7 has been nothing short of extraordinary. Finishing in 4th place with a record of 16 wins, 3 draws, and just 3 losses, the team demonstrated remarkable consistency and resilience throughout the campaign. Their goal difference of +62 stands out as one of the best in Division 7, a testament to their offensive prowess and defensive solidity. The squad's attacking firepower was on full display, netting an impressive 88 goals while conceding only 26, showcasing a well-rounded and dominant team performance.
A fun fact that encapsulates their season: Cley Villa's goal difference of +62 is among the best in Division 7, highlighting their overwhelming superiority on both ends of the pitch. Their ability to control games and outscore opponents was a key factor in their high league standing, and their performances have set a benchmark for excellence in the division.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Strong offensive output with 88 goals scored
- Solid defensive record, conceding only 26 goals
- Maintained a high win rate with 16 victories
- Top scorer Taemin Yang contributed 10 goals and 2 assists
- Team effort with multiple players contributing significantly
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cley Villa's season has been highly successful, there is room to refine their defensive organization further to reduce goals conceded even more. Additionally, maintaining squad consistency and managing player fitness could help sustain their high-performance levels across more competitions.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cley Villa's season has been a showcase of dominance and team cohesion, with a potent attack and resilient defense leading the way. Their impressive goal difference and consistent performances highlight their strength as a squad. Moving forward, focusing on defensive solidity and squad depth will be key to pushing even higher in the league standings. Overall, a highly commendable season that sets a strong foundation for future success.