What does it take to be spotted by a Manchester City 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?
Joining Manchester City 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
About Manchester City Pro Academy
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
How do Manchester City 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...
How does recruitment work at Manchester City 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....
Manchester City 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 Manchester City 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...
Manchester City Football Club Academy
The Academy coaches young footballers from the ages of 8 to 18 involving approximately 150 young players, looked after by 30 full-time and part-time staff. The academy features a network of....
MANCHESTER CITY FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS
How to get a trial at Manchester City Premier League Academy
You must be selected to have a trial at a Premier League 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