#7 What makes a good football scout? Europe's Scouts tell all

    #7 What makes a good football scout? Europe's Scouts tell all

    We asked the pros about what distinguishes the good from the bad, and even how to become a scout yourself...

    Player recruitment is one of the most important procedures at a football club. You only need to glance at the Premier League to see how

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    About Manchester City Academy

    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....

    How to get scouted by Manchester City 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 Manchester City 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

    Manchester City Under-23s and Academy

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

    I keep contacting Manchester City, 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...

    Identifying Young Talent at Manchester City 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…

    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:

    MANCHESTER CITY FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

    Do Manchester City 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

    Manchester City 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

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