Every player I have bought from the scout has been outstanding. Yes it does cost 50 tokens but you are guaranteed a great player. I have sometimes got caught in a bidding war for a player and spent over 20 tokens in the process. I always think about the poor guy who lost. Probably ran out of tokens and NO player to show for it. So, if you can afford it do buy from your scout list do so. In three seasons I have won 3 league titles, 1 Cup one semi final Champions League appearance and Beaten in the final the next season ( on penalties). So the scouting system works.