Do you 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
About Talent ID Scouts
Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular
I keep contacting clubs, 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...
Join A Pro Academy
For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the
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
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 to become a professional footballer
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
How Do Teams Scout Children For Their Youth Football Academy?
There are a number of ways that clubs and indeed most other professional football clubs take children into their football academies. The most common ways that clubs selects its youth players are through tryouts held at the club and through the club's youth scouting network
How do I get scouted and impress scouts in football?
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
How to get a trial at Premier League Academy
You must be selected to have a trial at a Premier League 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
Pro Academies offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. The Academy is located at:
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
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
It’s probably just about every young or amateur league footballer’s dream to get scouted by a top Premier League club. Just about any footballer will have dreamed about being watched or scouted by a professional scout at some time or another, so in this article we’ll give you
