Elite Academy Scout – France
AS Saint-Étienne
Saint-Étienne
Discover Future Stars: Become an Elite Academy Scout for AS Saint-Etienne!
Are you passionate about uncovering the next generation of football talent? AS Saint-Etienne is seeking a dedicated and insightful individual to join their scouting team as an Elite Academy Scout, focusing on identifying and evaluating promising young players across France. If you possess a keen eye for potential and a deep understanding of academy football, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
The impact you’ll make:
As an Elite Academy Scout, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the club. You will:
- Evaluate Player Potential: Conduct thorough video analysis and attend live matches to assess technical, tactical, physical and mental attributes, aligning with their first-team playing style and philosophy.
- Build Strategic Networks: Develop and maintain strong relationships within the French football community, staying informed about emerging talent and development trends.
- Leverage Data Insights: Utilise data analytics to optimise scouting processes, identifying key regions and players efficiently, and integrating quantitative insights into your reports.
- Deliver Comprehensive Reports: Prepare detailed player assessments and recommendations, aiming to identify 3-5 high-potential players per season for potential recruitment.
- Contribute to Team Success: Collaborate with fellow scouts and club personnel, sharing knowledge and intelligence to support player monitoring and analysis.
Your skills and experience:
To excel in this role, you should have:
- Proven experience in football scouting, ideally focusing on U15-18 players.
- Strong technical and tactical football knowledge, with the ability to assess players effectively through video and live observation.
- Ability to work with data analytics to inform scouting decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain a strong network.
- Proficiency in scouting tools and software, with a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Self-motivation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a flexible travel schedule.
- Fluency in French.
- Ability to commit to a full travel schedule.
- A keen eye for potential talent and a deep understanding of player development curves.
- Familiarity with data platforms such as Wyscout, Hudl or equivalent tools.
- Deep sense of confidentiality and professionalism.
Ready to take your passion for football to the next level? Click the apply button and join AS Saint-Etienne in discovering the stars of tomorrow.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of AS Saint-Etienne to appoint an Elite Academy Scout – France. All direct applications and CV's will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
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