What’s the *First* Thing a Scout Asks For?
Not your stats.
Not your gym grind.
Not even your CV.
The first thing they say is:
“Send me your footage.”
That one sentence is the **gate** between where you are now…
and where you *want* to be.
If your highlight reel isn’t sharp, you’re finished before the scout even learns your name.
❌ The Harsh Truth About Most Players' Reels:
- Too long
- Too slow
- Too confusing
- Zero structure
- No context
The result?
❌ Click. Gone. Opportunity over.
Scouts don’t have time for guesswork.
You have 10 seconds to hook them — or they scroll on
Let’s make sure you lock them in.
⚠️ The #1 Mistake Players Make
They throw together random clips.
Post it on TikTok.
Slap on music.
Hope for the best.
There’s no intro, no identity, no positioning — just noise.
That’s not a highlight reel. That’s a missed opportunity.
So What Makes a *Scout-Ready* Highlight Reel? Use this proven format that scouts actually prefer...
Intro Slide (First 5 Seconds)
This sets the tone. Clean. Professional. Clear.
- Full Name
- Age
- Nationality
- Primary Position
- Strong Foot
- Height
- Link to CV or Social
Use simple text on screen with a calm background — don’t overdo it.
Top Clips First (0:05–1:30)
Hit them with your 2–3 BEST plays immediately.
No warm-up. No fluff. Straight impact.
Show a mix of:
- Passing
- Pressing
- Defending
- Finishing
- Movement
Use arrows or circles to spotlight yourself.
Use multiple camera angles if possible.
End Slide (Final 5 Seconds)
This is your call-to-action for the scout.
- “Available for Trials – Contact Below”
- Email
- IG Handle
- CV Link
- Optional: Full Match Footage Link
Have no idea where to start? Watch this break-down video. I walk you through a real scout-level highlight reel and explain why it works...
Before you publish, use this to make sure your reel hits all the marks:
✅ Clear Player Identity
✅ 60–90 Seconds Max
✅ Game Sound > Music
✅ Clean Intro / Clean Finish
✅ Visible Highlights (No Guessing)
✅ Ready-to-Share Link (YouTube or Drive)
Where Should You Host It?
Avoid:
❌ TikTok (too casual)
❌ IG Feed (too messy)
Use:
✅ YouTube — professional + easy to view
✅ Google Drive — fast access for scouts
✅ Vimeo (optional for higher-end feel)
Your video link should go in:
- Your CV
- Your IG bio
- Every email you send to clubs
- Every DM to scouts
Make it easy to watch. Make it impossible to ignore.
This 60–90 second video could:
- Get you invited to a trial
- Spark interest from a scout
- Get passed to a club manager you’ve never even met
But if your reel is slow, vague, or messy?
You’re invisible again — even if you’re better than players in pro academies.
⚠️ If You Skip This…
- Your footage will be ignored, not studied
- Your emails will be archived, not answered
- Your reel will work against you, not for you
You only get one chance to impress.
Let’s make it count.
✅ Your Action Steps:
1. Follow the proven highlight reel structure
2. Gather your 5–10 strongest clips
3. Use the checklist to catch errors before you publish
4. Upload to YouTube or Google Drive
5. Add the link to your CV, Instagram, and outreach messages
Now You’re Ready for Module 4…
The Visibility Phase.
You’ve built your brand.
You’ve created your reel.
Now it’s time to get in front of the right people.
In the next module, you’ll learn:
✅ How to find club & scout contacts
✅ The exact DM & email templates I use
✅ The psychology of following up (without being annoying)
✅ How to build your outreach tracker & get real replies