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...

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...

What does it take to be spotted by a football academy scout?

What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?

How to get a trial at this Academy

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

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

Football trials applications

Academy will assess your application and decide whether or not to send a scout to watch the game.

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

Join A Pro Academy

For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the

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...

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....

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

WATFORD FC ACADEMY FOOTBALL TRIALS

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 to get Scouted by a top Football Club

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

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

What does it take to be spotted by a football academy scout?

What are scouts looking for from young players on a Sunday morning? Which attributes, personality traits and raw skills set kids on the road to footballing stardom?