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How to choose a football scouting app
By the ScoutMe team · 2 min read · Updated
There are now plenty of platforms promising to connect players and clubs. Before you build a profile, check these points.
1. Who checks the accounts?
A platform without checks fills up with fake profiles. Ask whether accounts are approved by a person, and how.
2. Is there video on profiles?
Stats say little in amateur football. Video is the fastest way for someone to see how you play.
3. Is it on your phone?
Players and coaches live on their phones. A native iOS and Android app with notifications means you do not miss a request or a trial.
4. How does it protect your data?
Check who sees your phone number and email, and whether you can delete your account easily. For scouts, it matters whether they can search discreetly, without being visible to everyone.
5. Does it handle minors safely?
Academies are a big part of football. A serious platform has a clear process for minors, with a parent involved.
6. Where ScoutMe stands
- iOS and Android app, free to download
- Every account approved by hand
- Video on every player profile
- Scouts are not shown on players' profiles to other users
- Players under 15 with a parent's consent
- English and Greek
See also: ScoutMe · How it works