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Football Scouting Event Report
May 2026 London & Essex!

We are pleased to report the outstanding success of the recent Football Scouting Event held across London and Essex.

This event brought together talented young players, dedicated parents, coaches, and professional scouts, creating an excellent platform for player identification and development opportunities and we are proud to be part of it.

Event Highlights
✅ 287 players attended from across UK and Europe , demonstrating the exceptional level of grassroots football talent within the region.
✅ 29 professional club scouts participated in the event, with scouting coverage provided both in person and through live VEO analysis across two locations.
✅ 49 players have already been identified for further assessment and progression opportunities following the initial scouting process.

Impact!
This event represents one of the largest and most successful scouting initiatives to date and we are proud to be part of it!
The strong attendance from both players and professional clubs reflects the growing demand for structured pathways that connect emerging talent with professional football opportunities.

The number of players selected for further assessment highlights the quality on display and reinforces the importance of providing aspiring footballers with access to high-level scouting environments.

Appreciation
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our partners, all players that participated, parents, coaches, scouts, and support staff who contributed to the success of the event.
The commitment, professionalism, and passion for football helped create an outstanding experience for everyone involved.

We look forward to supporting the next generation of football talent and continuing to create opportunities for players to showcase their abilities in front of professional clubs.

Event Statistics
Players Attended: 287
Professional Scouts: 29
Locations: 2
Players Identified for Further Assessment: 49
Creating pathways. Discovering talent. Supporting football development.

A Fantastic Opportunity for our players to have been pre-selected from Crystal Palace F.C 🔴🔵 from our May 2026 football ⚽️ trials.

We are delighted to share some exciting news regarding Demitris U14 and Marios U16
who have recently been pre-selected by scouts from Crystal Palace F.C. for further assessment following a series of outstanding performances during our May 2026 trials.

From the moment Demitris and Marios joined our programme , their commitment, attitude,
and dedication to improving every aspect of their game have stood out.

✅ Their willingness to learn and improve ,
work hard, and consistently push their skills has been evident both in training and on match days,
and this latest opportunity is a reflection of that efforts.
One of their greatest strengths is their versatility and intelligence in the attacking areas of the pitch.

✅ They are Comfortable playing across all three attacking positions and they have demonstrated an excellent understanding of the game,
consistently showing creativity, technical quality, composure in possession, and the ability to influence matches in the final third.
Their ability to adapt to different roles and make effective decisions under pressure have been a key factor in their development.

✅ For players of 14-16 years of age, being identified and invited for further assessment by a Premier League club such as Crystal Palace is a significant achievement.

✅The academy recruitment process at this level is extremely competitive, with clubs carefully selecting players who demonstrate not only technical ability but also the character, mentality, and potential required to develop within a professional environment.

✅ This invitations provides to the players an amazing opportunity to showcase their qualities in front of academy scouts and continue thrir development against other talented young players.

While the assessment process is only one step in a longer journey, it is a tremendous recognition of the progress they have made and the potential they continues to show.
✅ We look forward to supporting them throughout the next stage of their football journey.

We wish them every success and cannot wait to see what the future holds. ⚽👏🔴🔵

Congratulations to Pep and Man City for the achievements over the past decade 💯🙏
A remarkable success story.

Pep Guardiola will step down as Manager of Manchester City this summer.

Despite his departure as Manager of Manchester City, Pep will continue his relationship with the City Football Group, by taking up a role as a Global Ambassador. The role will see him giving technical advice to the clubs in the group, working on specific projects and collaborations.

Join us in the coming days when we will celebrate Guardiola’s time in charge as the club looks to deliver a fitting tribute and farewell to a transformative manager who will remain part of the Manchester City family forever. 🩵

🔗 mancity.co/PepGuardiola

What a legend! David's record is shining bright✅
19 clean sheets in the Premier League,
this is an amazing season achievement 💯💪

🚨David Raya 🇪🇸has now equaled the record held by David Seaman of 19 clean sheets set in 94 and 99 . He can set a new record if he keeps a clean sheet against Crystal Palace .