Stats serve a purpose in all sports. Sure, they don't measure intangibles and whatnot, but they can give you an idea of how effective a player is, to completely dismiss stats because football is so "complex" is ridiculous. I know you don't like stats, but they use them in basketball as well, which I think could be classified as "complex". They serve a purpose and are very helpful, and despite what you think, I'm sure clubs pay attention to them.