Scouting Player Positions
As well as the general qualities, player scouts must assess the specific abilities needed in each position.
Goalkeeper: Physical presence, handling ability, agility, passing with both feet, courage, intelligence in one-to-one situations, defensive positioning, leadership, concentration.
Full Back: Speed, stamina, dribbling, tackling, marking, defensive positioning, awareness of space.
Centre Back: Strength, heading ability, tackling, passing with both feet, marking, passing long and short, defensive positioning, leadership, anticipation.
Midfielder: Stamina, work rate, tackling , marking, dribbling, passing long and short, acceleration , ball control, pressing, shooting, creativity, tactical intelligence, leadership, awareness of space.
Striker: Finishing ability speed, acceleration, strength, heading, pressing, holding the ball, positioning, off-the-ball movement, creativity, concentration.
Curriculum from PFSA Courses