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Defenders get scouted by proving positioning, duels and composure on the ball; build a reel of defensive actions, not just clearances, and show leadership.
The biggest scouting mistakes are chasing only big clubs, overplaying at trials, poor highlight videos, no online presence and giving up after early rejection.
There is no single cut-off age for being scouted in football; academies recruit young, but clubs sign late developers and adults through trials all year round.
Goalkeepers are judged differently from outfield players. Here is what scouts actually look for between the posts.
Scouts look for repeatable qualities under pressure. Here is how to be seen — and what actually gets you noticed.