#6 What do scouts look for in footballers?
We step inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent
Harry Redknapp recently took a phone call from a scout, who told him
We step inside the world of football scouting to find out exactly what the game's recruitment experts look for in their pursuit of talent
Harry Redknapp recently took a phone call from a scout, who told him
You must be selected to have a trial at this Academy, so it is important that players are spotted in the right places at the right times. For some players, they prefer a direct approach sending in
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...
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....
Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.
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...
The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...
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...
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
This clubs 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
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