Arsenal's Clubs Scouting Network

The youngsters have been the talk of the town but how did the club get them?. Some have signed from abroad and others groomed from the academy. Chief Scout Steve Rowley tells us the process of identifying and bringing in such talents.

What’s the process for finding players? Do you tell them where to be or do they follow their own leads?

The Arsenal 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....

What are Arsenal 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....

ARSENAL FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

Do Arsenal 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 do I get scouted and impress scouts in football? - Arsenal

I work as a football scout for a professional club in Scotland and also provide player information for club...You have to play in the best team you can for your age in your area - a side that scouts keep tabs on. It is no good being a star in

The Arsenal academy is central to Arsenal’s long-term future.

Developing young talent and giving young players a chance has long been at the centre of the club's philosophy, and will continue to be so.

The Arsenal academy has a proud history of producing players for the first team, and remains at the forefront of player development.

How to get spotted by an Arsenal Academy scout

Arsenal Academy staff offer players with potential the chance of a 6 week trial with the Academy. Many players are lucky enough to find themselves in the right places when scouts are watching games, however Arsenal Academy are also very aware that good talent can slip through the net, so do offer players the chances to directly contact the club

Joining A Professional Development squad - Arsenal

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

Arsenal Academy Overview & Methodology

Arsenal Football Club’s first ever year-round academy in the U.S. is an amazing opportunity for select players to get elite level training based on the methodology and innovative curriculum of one the world's most recognized and successful clubs