Arsenal's Clubs Scouting Network

The youngsters have been the talk of the town but how did the club get them?. Some have signed from abroad and others groomed from the academy. Chief Scout Steve Rowley tells us the process of identifying and bringing in such talents.

What’s the process for finding players? Do you tell them where to be or do they follow their own leads?

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About Arsenal Talent ID Scouts

Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular

I keep contacting clubs, but never seem to get invited in. What can I do to get scouted?

Football is a hugely competitive profession in which to ‘make it’. Obviously talent is required, but it takes real resilience and determination to be successful in the game. Some people are noticed...

How do I know if an Arsenal Academy scout has been to watch me?

Unfortunately, you may never know. Scouts are not always in club kit as the presence of a scout may put unnecessary pressure on the players, making them...

How do I get scouted and impress scouts in football? - Arsenal

I work as a football scout for a professional club in Scotland and also provide player information for club...You have to play in the best team you can for your age in your area - a side that scouts keep tabs on. It is no good being a star in

About Arsenal Pro Academy

Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:

How to get scouted by an Arsenal Academy scout

Academy scouts offer players the chance to trial. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, but are also very aware that good talent can...

Arsenal Academy Development Centre Information

Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and

How to get Scouted by a top Football Club like Arsenal

It’s probably just about every young or amateur league footballer’s dream to get scouted by a top Premier League club. Just about any footballer will have dreamed about being watched or scouted by a professional scout at some time or another, so in this article we’ll give you

Arsenal’s Scouting Network

The Arsenal youngsters have been the talk of the town but how did Arsenal get them?. Some have signed from abroad and others groomed from the academy. Chief Scout Steve Rowley tells us the process of identifying and bringing in such talents.

What’s the process for finding players? Do you tell them where to be or do they follow their own leads?

Arsenal Academy Category Status

Arsenal Academy are rated as a Category One status Academy. With the changes that have taken place in the football academy system. Academy Category one clubs are now free (U12+) to recruit from all over the nation. Previously, Category one clubs

We always watch players at their local clubs or schools before inviting them for a trial. Therefore, if you write in for a trial, you should always include a

The aim to identify and recruit young talent through the Academy's extensive scouting network. This means that if one of the academy staff identifies a talented player, the boy…

Football is a hugely competitive profession in which to ‘make it’. Obviously talent is required, but it takes real resilience and determination to be successful in the game. Some people are noticed...

Development Centre’s are within one hour's travel of the Club. Each Centre is staffed by FA qualified coaches and the sessions last between one and

What does it take to be spotted by Arsenal football academy scout?

What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?

The Arsenal academy is central to Arsenal’s long-term future.

Developing young talent and giving young players a chance has long been at the centre of the club's philosophy, and will continue to be so.

The Arsenal academy has a proud history of producing players for the first team, and remains at the forefront of player development.

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How Arsenal academy scouts make an approach

A scout will talk with the parents/managers and/or teachers of a player. We do not approach children directly. If you are approached by an Academy scout...

Arsenal Academy Graduates

Here are some of the high profile Arsenal Academy graduates from over the years:

Arsenal Academy Category Status

Arsenal Academy are rated as a Category One status Academy. With the changes that have taken place in the football academy system. Academy Category one clubs are now free (U12+) to recruit from all over the nation. Previously, Category one clubs

About Arsenal Talent ID Scouts

Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular