Think you can tell the difference between the next Zlatan Ibrahimović and the next Ibrahima Bakayoko? You should be a Football Scout…
Football Scouts work within a football club to source the top talent available, and use their expertise to help inspire their club to greatness.
There are two types of Scout: those that specialise in talent spotting, and those that concentrate on tactical scouting of upcoming opposition. So whether it’s finding the next big thing, or gaining an edge over the competition, it’s all in a day’s work for a Scout.
Typical responsibilities for a Football Scout may include:
- Travelling to a number of games every week
- Watching players to determine their talent and fit for the club
- Making recommendations on potential signings
- Compiling detailed tactical reports on the opposition
- Providing video footage of individual players for analysis
Get qualified
There are no formal pre-requisites needed to become a Scout. However, industry-specific qualifications and membership to a professional scouting body will be necessary in order to work for the top teams.