Scouting & Recruitment

Find and assess players, and help clubs decide who to sign.

Recruitment teams find the players a club needs: scouts watch matches live and on video, analysts filter thousands of players with data, and heads of recruitment bring it together to advise on signings. Many scouts start part time, covering local matches at weekends.

2 careers in this sector

  • Recruitment analyst

    Player recruitment analyst, scouting analyst

    Recruitment analysts use data and video to find players who could improve a club’s squad, and present shortlists to the recruitment team.

  • Scout

    Football scout, talent scout, talent identification officer

    Scouts watch players live and on video, write reports and recommend players who fit a club’s style, budget and plans.