Introduction course scout/analyst: Part II — Education and learning resources

Last week we made a start with the tutorial by looking at the different roles that frequently come to light when working for a professional football club. It’s important to think about it as it can determine the path you take while becoming an expert, but it’s not mandatory that you have already figured it out. Take your time and let it brew a bit in your brain.

Today we are taking a step further and talking about two different topics. We start with education: what do you need to do or have to become an analyst or scout? Then we go further into the analysis path and look into a possible reading list with books, websites and a few explainer videos as well. Again, I’d like to express that this is also largely my opinion and it’s never the sole path you can take.

Education

I don’t know how many times people ask me the following: “How do I become a scout or analyst for a professional football club?” I don’t like that question for various reasons, but most of all because it annoys me because people need to understand that their process is theirs to make, not mine. Another important aspect for it is that not all roles have clear defined requirements in terms of working for a club.