Certificate in Scouting Level II
The scout plays a vital role in any competitive football team. A scout is responsible for observing and analysing players, gathering crucial information for clubs, sporting directors or academy coordinators. This analysis may include evaluating potential signings or monitoring players loaned out to other teams. Scouts have an impact at all levels of football, from youth divisions to top-tier clubs. They are key players in the recruitment process, providing valuable insights that support market knowledge and transfer decisions. Understanding the role of a scout and the scouting methodology used by top-tier teams like FC Barcelona allows anyone aiming to go professional in this field to learn from the best and achieve outstanding results. This programme is designed to take students deeper into the world of football scouting. Throughout the course, participants learn what scouting is and the key phases of the player recruitment process, how to plan scouting activities for different contexts, and the techniques used to assess players and produce detailed scouting reports. By the end of the programme, students will have developed comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills to work as player scouts. It suits people already involved in scouting who want to expand their expertise, as well as those looking to enter the field.
- Category: Scouting & Talent ID
- Level: intermediate
- Duration: 5 months
- Price: 675 EUR
Official courses from Barça Innovation Hub, FC Barcelona's educational arm, with experts who have worked inside the club. Earn an accredited certificate issued by the hub, available across the Middle East and North Africa through Champions Hub, its official partner for the fifth year.
What you will learn
- Teamwork and collaboration — integrate effectively with peers to achieve shared goals and foster the synergy of a high-performance group.
- Analytical and reflective thinking — methodically examine the different aspects of a reality or situation and develop a reasoned evaluation.
- Creativity and innovative knowledge-based solutions — offer new alternative solutions to existing problems grounded in formal knowledge.
- Knowledge of excellence methodology in football scouting — produce high-quality player evaluation reports applying best-in-class scouting methodology.
Who this course is for
- Scouts who completed Certificate in Scouting Level I or have equivalent experience
- Recruitment specialists and scouting coordinators
- Performance and match analysts
- Sporting directors and academy coordinators
- Coaches with a solid grounding in football tactics and player evaluation
- Anyone aiming to move professionally into football scouting
Course content
- Foundations, process phases and planning
- Football and the Footballer
- Scouting and the Scout
- Phases of the Scouting Process
- Macro and Micro Planning
- Player observation and evaluation
- Player Observation
- Player Evaluation: General and Specific Aspects
- Player Evaluation Based on Age
- Player Evaluation Based on Position
- Data-based evaluation and report preparation
- Technological Tools and Applications for the Scout's Work
- Player Evaluation Through Data
- Structure and Characteristics of Reports
- Report Preparation
- Creation of a club profile and its evaluation
- Club Analysis and Defining Our Objectives
- Player Profiles
- Creating a Player Profile for the Club
- Example of Creating a Player Profile
- Coordination of a scouting department
- Functions, Objectives and Responsibilities
- Organisation and Creation of the Scouting Department
- Day-to-Day Management of the Scouting Department: Analysis and Organisation