Identifying Young Talent at Southampton 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…

I keep contacting Southampton, 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...

SOUTHAMPTON FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

Southampton FC 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

Southampton 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...

Official Role of A Southampton Professional Football Scout

Football Scouts what is the official duties responsibility of a Premier League football scout and what you can expect from a football scout. Here is the official requirements to become a scout and who they work for.  Understanding the job of a scout will help you in your path to professional football and assist in your goal to impress and get scouted......

What are Southampton 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....

How to get scouted by a Southampton 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...

About Southampton Football Club Academy

The  Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. This clubs Academy is located at

How to become a professional footballer at Southampton

So, you want to become a professional footballer? Well you’ve come to the right place because we've got everything you need to know about turning pro