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Scouting
Live and video scouting, briefs, reports, shortlists and trip planning.
10 articles
Scouting
How to measure a scout's hit rate without fooling yourself
Discover how professional clubs and agencies can measure scouting accuracy objectively by tracking decision funnels, calibration, and process quality.
28 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
Scouting
Planning a scouting trip: fixtures, accreditation and match-day logistics
A practical guide to planning professional football scouting trips, covering fixture mapping, accreditation protocols, match-day operations, and reporting.
22 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
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Event scouting: evaluating many players at once at trials and showcases
Master the art of scouting trials and showcases. Learn structured methodologies to evaluate dozens of players quickly, reduce bias, and maintain regulatory compliance.
17 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
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Writing better scouting reports with the four-corner model
Learn how to structure professional football scouting reports using the FA four-corner model to evaluate technical, physical, psychological, and social traits.
8 Oct 2026 · 8 min read
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Scouting youth players: projecting development without overpromising
Learn how to evaluate youth player development objectively, manage family expectations, and navigate FIFA regulations on minors without overpromising.
25 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
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Psychological and Character Assessment in Football Scouting
A practical guide for football scouts, sporting directors, and recruitment analysts evaluating psychological readiness, resilience, and character in players.
19 Sept 2026 · 7 min read
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Building a recruitment brief scouts can actually use
Learn how sporting directors and recruitment heads can build clear, actionable scouting briefs aligned with tactical models, budgets, and regulations.
12 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
Scouting
Creating a shortlist: from long list to three recommended targets
A practical guide for clubs, scouts, and agencies on filtering long lists of talent down to three actionable, boardroom-ready transfer targets.
10 Aug 2026 · 8 min read
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Live scouting vs video scouting: when each method works best
A practical guide for football recruitment staff on balancing live match observation with video analysis to build an efficient talent identification process.
3 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
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Scouting in Emerging Markets: Practical, Ethical and Data Considerations
A guide for clubs and licensed agents navigating player identification, data limits, FIFA regulations and safeguarding across emerging global markets.
1 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
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