Season Review · April 24, 2026
Foundation building - Laying the groundwork for future success
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter for Cladihulvizey as they navigated their journey in the 8th division, finishing in 9th place. With a total of 8 wins and 14 losses, the team faced challenges but also showcased potential, especially in attack. The fun fact of the season highlights their prolific attacking football, having scored 50 goals—an impressive feat for a team still building its foundation. This attacking prowess, however, was offset by defensive vulnerabilities, as they conceded 70 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -20. The season was characterized by a desire to develop and grow, setting the stage for future progress.
Gary's mark
5/5
Season Review
Finished
9th
Points
24
Record
8-0-14
GD
-20
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
9th
Points
24
Win Rate
36%
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
Goran Vrbanić
RW
10 contributions
Top scorer
Mario Huber
LW
6 goals
Top assists
Goran Vrbanić
RW
5 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 24
- P29
- Scoring
- 50
- P50
- Defence
- 70
- P13
- Goal difference
- -20
- P29
5/5
Season mark
Season Rating
Campaign Record
8-0-14
Wins
8
36%
Draws
0
0%
Losses
14
64%
Attack · Defence
-20 GD
Goal Contributions
Mario Huber
DM · 6G · 1A
7
Diego Olivera
CF · 5G
5
Goran Vrbanić
RW · 5G · 5A
10
Jorge Mendes
LWB · 5G
5
Thiam Natarajan
CF · 4G
4
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
Season 17 marked a pivotal chapter for Cladihulvizey as they navigated their journey in the 8th division, finishing in 9th place. With a total of 8 wins and 14 losses, the team faced challenges but also showcased potential, especially in attack. The fun fact of the season highlights their prolific attacking football, having scored 50 goals—an impressive feat for a team still building its foundation. This attacking prowess, however, was offset by defensive vulnerabilities, as they conceded 70 goals, resulting in a goal difference of -20. The season was characterized by a desire to develop and grow, setting the stage for future progress.
Interestingly, despite the mixed results, Cladihulvizey demonstrated resilience and a commitment to contributing across the pitch, with key players stepping up in various roles. The season's overall tone was one of groundwork, laying the essential building blocks for a more competitive future.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights:
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Scored 50 goals, showcasing attacking intent
- Top performers contributed in multiple ways across the pitch
- Consistent goal-scoring from multiple players, including midfielders and forwards
- Demonstrated team spirit and versatility despite tough results
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement:
Desk lens
Touchline
While Cladihulvizey displayed attacking flair, defensive organization remains an area to strengthen. Conceding 70 goals indicates a need for better defensive cohesion and discipline at the back. Additionally, the team could benefit from more consistency and perhaps a deeper squad to sustain performances throughout the season.
Season Rating:(Below Average)
The Long View
Final Assessment:
Desk lens
The Ledger
Cladihulvizey’s Season 17 was characterized by a proactive attacking approach and a foundation of versatile contributions from key players. The team’s offensive output was a bright spot, but defensive frailties and a lack of consistency hindered their overall standing. With focused improvements in defensive organization and squad depth, the club can build on this groundwork to climb higher in the divisions in future seasons. The season was a stepping stone—an essential phase of development towards greater success.