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CHELSEA FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

About a 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 a trial at this Academy

You must be selected to have a trial at this Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in

How to become a professional footballer

So, you want to become a professional footballer? Well you’ve come to the right place because we've got everything you need to know about turning pro

How to get scouted by an 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...

How to get Scouted by a top Football Club

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

Do you run open trials, and how do I get a trial?

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

How to get a trial at this Academy

You must be selected to have a trial at this Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in

How to get scouted by a Pro Academy scout

This clubs 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

What does it take to be spotted by a 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?

How does recruitment work at this Academy?

We have a network of scouts who work for the Club on a local, national and international basis. They look for players predominantly from Under-7s to....

Academy Our Mission

To create an elite environment that attracts, retains and develops top quality players providing an ongoing supply of academy graduates to the First Team squad, whilst ensuring those individuals who fall short of this standard have the necessary skills and education to enable them

Football trials applications

Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.

Identifying Young Talent at the Academy

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…

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 a Pro 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...