Football talent · Grassroots and youth football
Talent needs context to be seen.
A player may have the ability to contribute to a team without having the contacts to reach it. A club may receive a promising clip without knowing the player's level or role. This guide looks at what both sides need to present and assess football talent.
What does identifying football talent involve?
Talent identification is more than watching goals and skills. A player's position, age group, competition and tactical role all affect how an action should be understood. A midfielder may stand out for a decision made before receiving the ball; a defender may stand out for positioning or timing. One highlight can prompt a closer look, but it is a limited basis for a final decision.
Talent scouting is the process of finding and following players who might suit a team's needs. TALNT focuses on amateur and youth football in Spain, where player information is often scattered across messages, clips and personal networks.
For players: make your profile useful
A club should be able to understand your current situation quickly. State your main and secondary positions, age group, location, current club, previous experience and availability. If you share match clips, include the date, opposition and competition when known. Choose examples that represent the demands of your position and make it easy to identify you on screen.
A profile does not guarantee a trial or a contract. It can make an initial conversation more informed. Our player profile guide in Spanish goes through the details.
For clubs: define what you are looking for
Start with the role, competition level, location, availability and conditions of the opportunity. Compare players against the same brief. Video can help you shortlist, but watching full passages of play or a match can reveal details that a highlight omits. Keep observation separate from your interpretation, and record what you still need to check.
If you run a trial, publish the date, location, eligibility and contact information clearly. Our amateur scouting guide in Spanish sets out a practical sequence.
Talent includes the people around the player
Coaches, analysts, fitness coaches, physiotherapists, sport psychologists and scouts contribute different skills. A useful professional profile should explain the person's specialty, experience, location, availability and preferred projects. TALNT's planned product also considers these roles.
What TALNT is building
TALNT is developing a platform for players, clubs, academies and football professionals. The plan brings together sporting profiles, video, search and opportunities. The app and search tools are not yet live, and this page is not a directory of open trials. We are gathering input to shape the beta before launch.
The initial focus is Spain. The Spanish version of this guide links to the relevant player and club sections. If you want to contribute to the research, the forms below are currently in Spanish.
Help shape the beta
Player questionnaire ↗ Club and professional questionnaire ↗