Crystal Palace Football Academy – Our Vision

To be one of the world’s leading football Clubs renowned for a strong association with its community and a long tradition of developing young talent that...

How do I know if a Crystal Palace 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...

Crystal Palace Under-23s and Academy

The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...

How Do Crystal Palace Scout Children For Their Youth Football Academy?

There are a number of ways that clubs and indeed most other professional football clubs take children into their football academies. The most common ways that clubs selects its youth players are through tryouts held at the club and through the club's youth scouting network

What are Crystal Palace Pro Scouts looking for?

Quite simply; talent. Scouts understand that players come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. They take into account a player’s....

CRYSTAL PALACE FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

Joining Crystal Palace Professional Development squad

Players who have progressed through the Academy and have shown the potential to play at a higher level are offered professional contracts and will then join

Do Crystal Palace 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

Crystal Palace 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

Crystal Palace Academy develop upcoming football talent

This Football Academy is developed in order to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to make a successful

Crystal Palace Academy Contact Details

A Football Academy is developed in order to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to make a

I keep contacting Crystal Palace, 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 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 a trial at Crystal Palace 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

About Talent ID Scouts

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