The latest scouting and football talent tech and the associated costs can feel daunting for most clubs and academies. But they need not be.
Do you want to harness the power of AI and data tools to promote promising talent from your club or academy? Are you looking for a smarter way to scout a broader range of football players from around the world? What’s holding you back?
Global football transfers are at an all-time high. Yet recent FIFA data reveals a harsh imbalance. Fifty-five countries reported zero incoming international transfers. Thirty nations had none going out. Additionally, two-thirds of FIFA member associations earned no revenue from transfers.
These figures reveal a broken scouting and talent system. It fails too many stakeholders. The core issues include limited access to advanced scouting technology. There is also a lack of inclusive platforms to connect all potential partners.
As a result, many high-potential players remain unnoticed. Smaller clubs and academies can’t connect with buyers. Bigger clubs face limited scouting options due to reliance on existing relationships.
For most clubs and academies, the challenge boils down to three distinct issues:
- Cost barriers. Many clubs cannot afford AI-powered analytics and video tools.
- Skills gaps. Even when tools are available, staff may lack the training to use them effectively.
- Limited human resources. Few organizations have the capacity to manage a full-scale talent development network.
Larger clubs may have the budget and staff, but many underuse scouting tech. They often restrict recruitment to familiar regions, ignoring the broader global talent pool.
There are several straightforward ways to improve how football talent is discovered and developed. These impactful solutions can transform the transfer process:
- Flexible pricing models for talent tech, including value or success-based options, to complement subscriptions.
- Custom data tools that help clubs and academies identify and match talent using specific metrics.
- A global ecosystem approach that encourages collaboration between clubs, academies, agents, and investors.
Is your club or academy ready to harness AI-powered scouting technology for talent identification, coaching, team performance, and smarter player transfers? Contact us today to start your full trial.