# FootballersCV

> The free platform where young footballers in the UK, Ireland and Europe build a professional CV and get discovered by scouts, clubs and coaches.

FootballersCV helps players showcase position, stats, highlight videos and playing history in one shareable profile. Scouts, clubs and coaches get permanent free access to search and contact players. Players can build a CV for free and upgrade for verified status and extra visibility.

## Guides
- [Football CV Tips](https://footballerscv.com/football-cv-tips): How to write a football CV that gets scouts to call back.
- [How to Get Football Trials](https://footballerscv.com/how-to-get-football-trials): Step by step guide to landing trials at academies and clubs.
- [How to Contact Football Clubs](https://footballerscv.com/how-to-contact-football-clubs): Templates and etiquette for reaching scouts and coaches.
- [How to Make a Football CV](https://footballerscv.com/how-to-make-a-football-cv): Walkthrough of every section of a strong player CV.
- [How to Create a Footballer's CV](https://footballerscv.com/how-to-create-a-footballers-cv): Seven step guide with worked example, scout priorities and women's football notes.
- [Football Highlight Video Tips](https://footballerscv.com/football-highlight-video-tips): What scouts want to see in a highlight reel.
- [Yo-Yo and Beep Test Guide](https://footballerscv.com/yo-yo-and-beep-test): Benchmarks, scoring and prep tips.
- [Football Trials 2026](https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-2026): Open trials calendar for the 2026 season.

## For Players
- [Build Your CV](https://footballerscv.com/football-cv-builder): Free online CV builder for players.
- [CV Template](https://footballerscv.com/football-cv-template): The template scouts respond to.
- [CV Example](https://footballerscv.com/football-cv-example): Annotated example CV.

## For Parents and Pros
- [For Parents](https://footballerscv.com/for-parents): How parents can support a young player's pathway.
- [For Professionals](https://footballerscv.com/for-professionals): Free permanent access for scouts, clubs and coaches.
- [Verification](https://footballerscv.com/verification): How player verification works.

## Blog
- [All Blog Posts](https://footballerscv.com/blog): Latest articles on trials, scouting and player development.

## Top Blog Posts by Cluster

### Academies and Pathways
- [Academy Category 1 vs Category 2 Differences 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/academy-category-1-vs-category-2-differences-2026)
- [Football Academy Category 3 vs Category 4 Trials UK](https://footballerscv.com/blog/football-academy-category-3-vs-category-4-trials-uk)
- [How to Get Scouted for a Football Academy in England 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-get-scouted-for-a-football-academy-in-england-2026-guide)
- [Released From a Football Academy: How to Find a New Club](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-being-released-from-a-football-academy)

### Trials
- [Open Football Trials for 16 to 18 Year Olds 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/open-football-trials-for-16-to-18-year-olds-2026-guide)
- [Football Trials for Players Over 18 in the UK and Europe](https://footballerscv.com/blog/football-trials-for-players-over-18-uk-europe-2026)
- [What to Wear to a Football Trial 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/what-to-wear-to-a-football-trial-2026)
- [The Trial Day Fueling Plan](https://footballerscv.com/blog/trial-day-fueling-plan-football-nutrition)
- [How to Prepare for a Football Trial as a Parent](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-football-trial-as-a-parent-2026-guide)

### Scout Outreach
- [Emailing Football Clubs for Trials Tips 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/emailing-football-clubs-for-trials-tips-2026-guide)
- [How to Message Football Club Directors for Trials on LinkedIn](https://footballerscv.com/blog/message-football-club-directors-trials-linkedin)
- [Building Your Own Football Scout Contact List in 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/building-football-scout-contact-list-2026)
- [How to Get a Football Agent at 16](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-get-a-football-agent-at-16)
- [Football Cover Letter Examples](https://footballerscv.com/blog/professional-football-cover-letter-examples-2)

### CV, Profile and Highlight Reels
- [Football Player CV Template Free Guide](https://footballerscv.com/blog/football-player-cv-template-free-guide)
- [Football CV With No Academy Experience](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-write-a-footballer-cv-with-no-experience)
- [Crucial Player Stats to Include on a Football CV](https://footballerscv.com/blog/player-stats-football-cv-semi-pro-trials-2026)
- [Professional Football Player Profile for Agency Submission 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/professional-football-player-profile-agency-submission-2026)
- [How to Create a Football Digital Portfolio for Scouts](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-create-a-football-digital-portfolio-for-scouts)
- [How to Record a Football Highlight Reel With a Phone](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-record-a-football-highlight-reel-for-scouts-with-a-phone)

### Player Development and Performance
- [Speed Training for Footballers](https://footballerscv.com/blog/speed-training-for-footballers-lower-sprint-time)
- [The 48 Hour Recovery Protocol for Footballers](https://footballerscv.com/blog/the-48-hour-recovery-protocol-for-footballers)
- [How to Improve Football Vision and Awareness](https://footballerscv.com/blog/improve-football-vision-awareness-scanning-drills-2026)
- [Mastering Football Positioning for Center Backs](https://footballerscv.com/blog/mastering-football-positioning-for-center-backs)
- [What Do Scouts Look for in a Winger](https://footballerscv.com/blog/what-do-scouts-look-for-in-a-winger)
- [Football Confidence: How to Beat Match Day Nerves](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-overcome-match-day-nerves-footballers)

### International Pathways
- [College Soccer Scholarship USA: How to Get Recruited 2026](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-get-a-college-soccer-scholarship-in-the-usa-2026-guide)
- [How to Get Scouted Playing for a Grassroots Team in Europe](https://footballerscv.com/blog/how-to-get-scouted-playing-for-grassroots-team-europe)

## About
- [Pricing](https://footballerscv.com/pricing): Plans for players. Scouts and clubs are always free.
- [Press](https://footballerscv.com/press): Press and media coverage.
- [Help Center](https://footballerscv.com/help-center): FAQs and support.
- [Submit a Story](https://footballerscv.com/submit-story): Share a player success story.

## Optional
- [Search Players](https://footballerscv.com/search): Search the public player directory.
- [llms-full.txt](https://footballerscv.com/llms-full.txt): Full text of all published blog posts inlined as markdown.
## Regional, Position and Age Group Guides
- https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-uk
- https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-ireland
- https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-germany
- https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-spain
- https://footballerscv.com/football-trials-usa
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/striker
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/winger
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/midfielder
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/centre-back
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/fullback
- https://footballerscv.com/football-cv/goalkeeper
- https://footballerscv.com/scouting/u14
- https://footballerscv.com/scouting/u16
- https://footballerscv.com/scouting/u18
- https://footballerscv.com/scouting/academy-pathway