Academy Trials
Every professional footballer once attended a trial. Find your chance โ from regional clubs to top academies in Europe.
Why a trial matters
Professional football begins the moment someone notices you. Scouts travel the world โ but talented players often simply don't know where or how to get on the radar. Open trials are an organised opportunity you can find, prepare for and use.
footballevents.eu gathers trials from academies and clubs across Europe. There is no 'closed club' here โ only open events with a clear format and online application. Every worthy player deserves a chance to be seen.
Trial formats
International trials
Top-club academies in Spain, Portugal, Germany and the Netherlands hold open selections for players from around the world.
Academy programmes
Extended programmes with full immersion in the academy environment. Not just a trial โ a complete training period.
Regional trials
Lower-league clubs and regional academies looking for local talent. For those starting out on the professional path.
Elite selections
Closed trials from professional clubs. Require a video application or recommendation. High standard โ high expectations.
Scouting days
Organised events to which professional scouts are invited. One day โ hundreds of eyes on you.
Online scouting
Platforms with a video application: upload your footage, a scout evaluates remotely. If you impress โ an invitation to an in-person trial.
Age groups
How to prepare for a trial
A good trial is not a matter of luck โ it is the result of preparation. Academies and scouts watch dozens of players simultaneously. Physical readiness, the right self-presentation and a professional attitude to the process will help you stand out.
- Physical fitness: endurance, speed, explosive power โ at peak level
- Video application: 3โ5 minutes of your best game moments. The first 30 seconds decide
- Player CV: age, position, club history, achievements, height/weight
- Mindset: a trial is an experience. The first one is rarely the last
- Languages: basic English helps a lot at international trials
- Recommendations from your coach โ often valued more than any video
โI went through three trials before I was accepted. Each one taught me something new. The last one โ in Portugal, found through footballevents.eu. I'm training at the academy now and have no regrets.โ
Publish trials โ find talent
List a trial on footballevents.eu and receive applications from players in 50+ countries. Filtering by age and level will immediately filter out irrelevant candidates.