#25 How to be a professional footballer, by some of the best players in the game


    #25 How to be a professional footballer, by some of the best players in the game

    After numerous interviews with some of the best footballers on the planet, we have gained some insight into their careers and how they made it as professionals. We’ve spoken to Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale, Cesc Fàbregas, David Beckham, Deli Alli, John Stone, Joe Hart, Steven Gerrard, Rio Ferdinand, Kevin De Bruyne, Renato Sanches and many more. What is

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    How to get scouted by an 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...

    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

    Joining A 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

    This Academy develop upcoming football talent

    This Football Academy is developed in order to invest in upcoming footballing talent and provide the network, coaching, health and lifestyle advice that each player needs to make a successful

    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...

    What are 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....

    The 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....

    How does recruitment work at this 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....

    How do I know if a Pro 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...

    How 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...

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