How to become a Soccer Scout

Designed for aspiring scouts at all levels, this introductory course from Soccer Hub walks learners through the fundamentals of what a football scout does and what it takes to pursue the role professionally. Structured around ten practical steps, it covers key topics including how to design player reports, establish an observation process, build a scouting network, and select useful tools for the job — giving newcomers a clear roadmap toward a career in scouting.

Delivered entirely online and comprising 13 lessons across three sections, the course is taught by Nuno Milheiro, an experienced scout whose background includes roles at FC Porto youth teams, Head of Scouting at Athleads, Chief Scout at FC Felgueiras 1932, and International Scout for German club SpVgg Greuther Fürth. The course includes assessments and offers unlimited access. No formal qualification or certification is stated as part of this particular course.