Launch Your Professional Scouting Career: Associate Talent Scout
- The Underdog Scouts
- Hybrid
- 02 Nov, 2025
Job Description
Join our FIFA-Licensed Agency and Become the Next Talent Hunter
Are you a highly motivated, analytically-driven scout with an official qualification and a keen eye for talent? Do you want to start your professional career outside of a traditional club structure, utilizing your skills in a fast-paced agency environment?
Our FIFA-Licensed Scouting Agency is expanding its global network and seeking Associate Talent Scouts to join our team. This is a crucial entry-point opportunity to build your career and influence high-level recruitment decisions.
Core Candidate Profile
We are looking for individuals who have already taken the initiative to invest in their scouting career. Successful candidates will possess the following:
| Criterion | Our Requirement |
| Official Qualification | Completion of at least a Level 1 or equivalent introductory certification in Talent Identification or Football Analysis (e.g., from a recognized national association, PFSA, or other accredited provider). |
| Scouting Experience | Documented, practical experience in player evaluation and report writing. This can be freelance, voluntary, or with a non-professional setup. A small portfolio of work is a must. |
| Software Knowledge | Basic working proficiency in a professional data platform and/or video analysis tool. We seek candidates comfortable with technology to complement their eye for talent. |
| Commitment | Driven, organized, and ready to immediately commit to a structured professional development plan within our organization. |
Compensation and Structure
This position is commission-based, offering significant earning potential directly tied to your performance and success in identifying talent that is successfully recruited or placed.
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Payment Model: Generous commission percentages awarded on successful player placements and transactions resulting directly from your scouting and reporting efforts.
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Ideal for: Self-starters who are motivated by results and seek unlimited income potential based on their professional success.
Key Technical Skills (Must-Haves)
Your ability to use technology to gather and present your findings will be essential.
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Data & Metrics: Basic familiarity with a professional data platform like Wyscout, InStat, or Transfermarkt is necessary to conduct initial player screening.
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Analysis & Reporting: Competency in using Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets for data organization and experience with a video editing/analysis tool (even basic ones like LongoMatch or the free features of professional platforms) for visual support in reports.
Why Choose Our FIFA-Licensed Agency?
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Professional Pathway: Start in a professional environment that provides a direct route to top-tier clubs globally.
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Credibility: Work within a FIFA-Licensed structure, giving your evaluations maximum weight and credibility.
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Development: We offer a mentorship program designed to advance your skills to the level required for elite football recruitment.
How to Apply
Ready to turn your passion into a structured career?
Please send your CV and a mandatory Scouting Portfolio (including at least 1-2 sample player reports) to av@theunderdogscouts.com
