Elite clubs are locking in teenagers earlier than ever. The unsigned 16-year-old in Lagos or Belgrade faces a narrowing window — and no infrastructure working in their favour.
No agent? No academy? No problem. Here's how young players across the world are closing the visibility gap and getting in front of scouts — on their own terms.
If you're a young footballer in Africa, MENA, or beyond, most scouting platforms weren't built for you. Here's the honest breakdown of what actually works.
AI highlight apps promise to get young players noticed. But do they? We look at what the tech does well, where it falls short, and what scouts actually think when they press play.
Highlight reels don't get you scouted. Here's what scouts are actually looking for on digital platforms in 2026 — and why most players are showing the wrong things.
Most players assume scouts just show up and watch. The reality is more systematic — and knowing how it works changes everything about how you present yourself.