Guide
How clubs find football players
By the ScoutMe team · 2 min read · Updated
Good signings do not start with a list of names but with what the team needs. These steps help clubs and academies find the right players with less wasted time.
Write down the profile you need
- Position and role in your system
- Age range and level
- Key traits, for example left-footed, pace, height
- Location and availability for training
- When you need the player
Search more than one source
Recommendations from coaches still matter, but they limit you to people you already know. Combine them with watching matches and with platforms where players keep up-to-date profiles and video.
On ScoutMe you filter by position, age, region and foot, and every account has been approved by our team.
Post what you need
An open position with clear details (position, ages, level, area) brings interest from players you would not find otherwise. See who is interested and start with those who fit.
Run trials that tell you something
Watch the player in match situations, not only in drills. If you can, invite them to more than one session and take notes on the same criteria for everyone.
Keep a record
A simple list of the players you watched, your notes and your decision saves time in the next window. ScoutMe Analysis, coming soon, brings scouting reports, a player database and analysis for academies into one place.
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