How to get scouted?

To get scouted in soccer you have to impress the football scout with your abilities and performance in the field and be in the right place at the right time to be seen. Soccer scouts look for technique, tactical awareness, physical attributes, competitiveness, and good behavior.

Having explained what scouts are looking for, is only a matter of stitching together the info for you to have a clear roadmap to know what you can do to get scouted in soccer:

• Know where to be on the field and know where you are expected to run depending on your position. Also, show that you can be smart and adapt tactically wise to the situation of the game. To do this listen to your coach and ask him any questions you might have. Most of the time, if you listen to your coach’s tactics and what he expects from you you will be ticking the tactical box already.
• When the ball comes to you, do something with it that can benefit your team and the score. Knowing what to do and making the right decisions shows that you are tactically and technically ready. Performing that decision in a successful way is the second part, whether it’s a pass, a shot, or a cross, making small positive actions will make you have an overall great performance.
• If you can overcome any kind of physical challenge in the game you will show that your body and physical abilities are up to the standard. Beating your player on speed, winning a strong challenge, winning a high ball header, exploding fast, and getting first to the ball, all are examples of situations where you can show the football scout you are ready to make the next step.
• Overcoming any mental obstacle will show you have character and you can perform regardless of the situation. Whether it’s nerves, a soccer goal conceded, a heated game, or simple when everything is going wrong. Keeping a cool head and your intentions clear on the goal of winning and performing is what you have to do to tick the mental and character box in the soccer scout’s eyes.