Season Review · July 28, 2025
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Ilkegis’s 11th season in the eighth division of the league was a year of learning and development. Finishing in 6th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team showed resilience despite facing significant challenges. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -26, highlighting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. This season served as a foundation for growth, emphasizing the need to tighten up at the back while building on attacking opportunities.
Gary's mark
5/5
Below Average
Finished
6th
Points
26
Record
8-2-12
GD
-26
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
6th
Points
26
Win Rate
36%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Ahmed Nasr
0 contributions
Top scorer
Ahmed Nasr
0 goals
Top assists
Ahmed Nasr
0 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 26
- P54
- Scoring
- 27
- P54
- Defence
- 53
- P21
- Goal difference
- -26
- P46
5/5
Season mark
Below Average
Campaign Record
8-2-12
Wins
8
36%
Draws
2
9%
Losses
12
55%
Attack · Defence
-26 GD
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
Ilkegis’s 11th season in the eighth division of the league was a year of learning and development. Finishing in 6th place with 8 wins, 2 draws, and 12 losses, the team showed resilience despite facing significant challenges. A notable fun fact from this season is their goal difference of -26, highlighting defensive struggles that hampered their overall performance. This season served as a foundation for growth, emphasizing the need to tighten up at the back while building on attacking opportunities.
The team’s journey was marked by a collective effort, with several players contributing in multiple ways, even if individual statistics did not shine brightly. The season was about laying the groundwork, and while the results weren’t always favorable, the experience gained will be invaluable for future campaigns.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 8 wins, demonstrating competitive spirit
- Achieved 2 draws, showing resilience in tight matches
- Maintained team cohesion despite defensive issues
- Focused on development and building team chemistry
Standout Filings
Player Analysis and Standout Performers
Filed by
Gary Nano
Despite the lack of standout individual statistics, several players contributed in multiple ways, embodying the team-oriented approach:
- Yubin Uemura– The team player, contributing in various roles
- Mohamed Barakat– The team player, versatile in contribution
- Nenad Vugrinec– The team player, supporting across the pitch
- Ryo Okamura– The team player, adaptable and committed
- Pietro Rossetti– The team player, contributing in multiple facets
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
Defensive organization remains a key area for growth, as reflected in the significant goal difference. Improving defensive cohesion and discipline will be crucial in turning close matches into wins. Additionally, increasing goal-scoring efficiency will help boost overall points and league standing.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Ilkegis’s season was characterized by a solid foundation-building phase, with a focus on team cohesion and development. The team showed resilience and a collective spirit, even if defensive frailties impacted their results. Strengths lie in their unity and willingness to contribute across the board, but addressing defensive vulnerabilities and boosting attacking potency will be essential for future success. This season sets the stage for growth, and with targeted improvements, Ilkegis can aim higher in the next campaign.