How to Create a Footballer's CV
To create a footballer's CV in 2026 you need seven things: a clear photo, a sharp two to four sentence bio, your primary and secondary positions, twelve months of honest stats, a two to three minute highlight video, one or two coach references and a single shareable link. Below is the exact order to build each one, in around thirty five minutes.
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Gather your stats and playing history
5 minPull together appearances, goals, assists and minutes for the last twelve months. Add physical numbers too: height, weight, dominant foot, sprint times, Yo Yo or Beep Test results if you have them. Scouts trust profiles with concrete numbers far more than vague claims.
Pick a clean profile photo
2 minA clear headshot or an in kit action shot. Avoid selfies, party photos or anything cropped from a group. Square crop so it looks the same on every device. Profiles with a photo get far more views from scouts.
Write a sharp player bio
10 minTwo to four sentences. Cover how you play, your top strengths and the level you are looking for. Specific beats vague every time: replace ' hard working midfielder' with 'box to box midfielder who covers 11km a game and presses from the front'.
Add positions, strengths and playing style
3 minPick a primary and secondary position. List three to five technical strengths that match how you actually play. If you are a left footed inverted winger who cuts inside, say so. Scouts filter on these tags.
Upload a highlight video
10 minA YouTube, Vimeo or Veo link works. Two to three minutes maximum. Mark yourself with a coloured circle or arrow in the opening seconds. Lead with your best clip, not your earliest one.
Add coach references
5 minAsk one or two coaches if you can list them. Add name, role and contact. Verified references are one of the biggest trust signals on a footballer's CV. A reference from a current coach beats a longer career history.
Publish and share one link
1 minHit publish, copy your FootballersCV link and send it to scouts, agents and clubs. One link replaces every PDF attachment, and it updates live every time you add a goal or a new clip.
What to put first on your CV
When reviewing a football CV, the most useful information should be immediately visible. A strong CV makes it easy to understand who the player is, where they play and why they may be worth watching. A sensible order to work through is:
- The photo, to confirm age and physique match the bio.
- Position and dominant foot, to see if you fit a current need.
- The highlight video, skimmed for thirty to sixty seconds.
- The stats line, mainly minutes played and level.
- The coach reference, only if everything above is interesting.
If your top three are weak, the rest never gets read. Spend most of your time there.
Mini example: a finished footballer's CV
Name: Jordan M., 17
Position: Left back (also left wing back)
Physical: 178cm, 71kg, left footed, Yo Yo Level 18.5
Bio: Modern left back. Comfortable building from the back, aggressive in the press, recovery pace to defend one v one. Looking for category 3 or 2 academy trials for the 2026 season.
Stats (2024 25): 26 apps, 3 goals, 8 assists, 2,310 minutes, Tier 4 youth league.
Video: 2 min 40 sec highlight reel, marked with a yellow circle in the first three clips.
Reference: A. Coach, Head Coach, Riverside FC U18.
Notice what is not there: school grades, address, hobbies. A footballer's CV is not a job CV. Strip everything that does not help a scout make a decision.
Creating a footballer's CV as a female player
The structure is the same for women and men, but a few things help female players stand out to WSL, FA Women's National League, NCAA and European scouts:
- Name the league level (RTC, WSL Academy, FAWNL, college division). Scouts in women's football rely on league context to read stats.
- Add international or representative football early if you have it (county, regional, national camps).
- If you are open to college scholarships in the USA, say so. NCAA coaches search for that phrase directly.
- Include a 2 to 3 minute highlight video. Visibility is still the biggest barrier in the women's game and video closes that gap.
Quick checklist before you share your footballer's CV
- Photo is a clear headshot or in kit action shot
- Bio is two to four sentences and specific
- Stats are honest and from the last twelve months
- Highlight video is under three minutes and you are easy to spot
- At least one coach reference is listed with contact details
- Profile link works on mobile and desktop
- You have shared the link in at least one DM to a scout, coach or club
FAQs about creating a footballer's CV
What is a footballer's CV?
A footballer's CV is a one page profile that shows a player's stats, playing history, physical data, video and references. Modern football CVs live online as a shareable link so scouts and coaches can open one page on their phone instead of downloading a PDF.
How do I create a footballer's CV for free?
Sign up at FootballersCV, add your photo, bio, positions, stats and a highlight video, then publish. The full builder is free. You can update it as often as you like and share the same link forever.
How long should a footballer's CV be?
One page. Scouts scan for stats, position, video and references in under thirty seconds. Anything longer than one screen of information usually does not get read.
Do I need stats on my footballer's CV?
Yes. Even at grassroots level, honest numbers (appearances, goals, assists, minutes) help scouts compare you. If you have GPS data or a Yo Yo or Beep Test score, add that too.
Can a female footballer use the same CV format?
Yes. The structure is identical for women and men: photo, bio, positions, stats, video, references. Add WSL, FA WNL or college league context where relevant so scouts know the standard.
What if I have never played for a club?
Lead with school, district, county and grassroots football. A strong highlight video and honest physical stats matter even more without a club CV. Many academy signings start with no senior club history.
Do I need a highlight video to create a footballer's CV?
Not on day one, but you should add one within a few weeks. A two to three minute video is the single biggest thing that converts a CV view into a scout reaching out.
How often should I update my footballer's CV?
Every month, or after any big match. Profiles edited in the last thirty days are ranked higher in scout search results on FootballersCV.
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