Hi SSS,

My experience is that
1) Does their value is EQUAL to a 4 star NORDEUS generated player - I do not bid on NORD GENS because of crazy token bidders, in my area.
2) How do they PERFORM in general - My best Academy striker scored a goal a game in S1 & 7+ rating, has slowed down, but as I play 3 up front is probably being crowded for goals
3) They are INJURY free or INJURY prone - Injury free IMO
4) They generally get GOOD ratings or BAD ratings - Had good ratings in their S1, average after that.

I have bought 14 & 25 token academy & also passed on them. Basically my decision comes down to how bad I want that position. I always sign & sell lower academy straight away. I must be on old TM as I can always sell players.

My fastest trainer a season 1 player at 251 value/wage, my best academy is at 171 value/wage so IMO they are about the fastest trainers around statistically speaking.

Hope this helps SSS.