#6 What do scouts look for in footballers?
We step inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent
Harry Redknapp recently took a phone call from a scout, who told him
We step inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent
Harry Redknapp recently took a phone call from a scout, who told him
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
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...
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…
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...
A Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 18yrs. The Academy employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately....
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
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
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
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....
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
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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...