FAB ACADEMY 

Talent ID

Talent ID is FAB’s very own process of identifying and selecting promising young players with the potential to excel in the sport of football (soccer). Talent ID is a crucial aspect of player development programs for professional clubs, national teams, and academies.

Our goal for talent ID is to identify players who possess the necessary physical attributes, technical skills, tactical understanding, and mental abilities to succeed at higher levels of competition. It involves observing players in various settings, such as matches, training sessions, tournaments, and scouting events, to assess their potential.

Here are some key factors considered in football talent identification:

1. Physical Attributes: Scouts and coaches assess players for physical qualities like speed, strength, agility, endurance, height, and body composition. These attributes can significantly influence a player’s ability to compete at a high level.
2. Technical Skills: Evaluating players’ technical abilities is essential. This includes their ball control, passing accuracy, shooting technique, dribbling skills, heading ability, and overall mastery of the fundamental skills of the game.
3. Tactical Understanding: The ability to read the game, make effective decisions, understand positional play, and execute tactical instructions is crucial. Scouts look for players who demonstrate good game intelligence and awareness.
4. Mental Abilities: Football requires mental strength, resilience, determination, and the ability to handle pressure. Players who show strong character, discipline, work ethic, and a desire to improve are often favoured.
5. Personality and Attitude: Coaches and scouts assess a player’s attitude, motivation, commitment, and coachability. Players who display good teamwork, communication skills, and a positive attitude towards learning and development are highly regarded.
6. Performance consistency: Consistency in performance is a key aspect of talent identification. Scouts look for players who can consistently perform at a high level over an extended period rather than displaying occasional moments of brilliance.
7. Potential for Improvement: Talent identification also involves assessing a player’s potential for growth and improvement. Younger players with raw talent and the capacity to develop their skills further are often considered valuable prospects.

Our Talent ID process typically involves our network of scouts, coaches, and talent evaluators who observe players across various age groups and competitions. We use a combination of objective assessments, subjective judgments, and statistical data to identify talented individuals.

Once identified, talented players may be invited to join development programs, academies, or youth teams to receive specialised coaching, training, and support to enhance their skills and maximise their potential.

Technical, physical & match scenarios, we are fully accredited and safeguarded. Max 60 Players.