Course Levels

We offer three progressive education levels:

• Basic — Foundations of football scouting and talent identification
• Intermediate — Match analysis, player profiling, and technical scouting
• Advanced — Data analysis, opposition analysis, performance & video analysis

Courses Offered

• Talent Identification in Football
• Technical Scouting in Football
• Data Analysis in Football
• Performance Analysis in Football
• Advanced Reporting in Football Scouting
• Opposition Analysis in Football

The IFSA Scouting Performance Pathway

A structured pathway designed to mirror real football environments. Scouts progress through:

• Foundations of Football Scouting
• Talent Identification Principles
• Match, Player & Team Analysis
• Recruitment & Technical Scouting
• Performance & Video Analysis
• Professional Reporting & Assessment
• Practical Match Assignments

Core Professional Skills Developed

• Structured match observation and detailed analysis
• Professional reporting standards used within clubs
• Understanding game models and positional requirements
• Evidence-based assessments aligned with real football needs

The Paradigm Shift: From Opinion to Professional Structure

OLD WAY
Subjective scouting — reliance on unstructured opinion and isolated observations

IFSA WAY
Objective analysis — structured methodology, professional standards, and data-informed decisions

Indian Football Context

IFSA trains scouts to understand the full Indian football pyramid:

• State Leagues — Grassroots and regional competitions
• I-League 3 & I-League 2 — Regional progression toward national level
• I-League — National competition across established clubs
• Indian Super League (ISL) — Top professional tier with international exposure
• AFC Pathway — AFC Champions League, AFC Cup, and cross-border opportunities

Ethics, Safeguarding & Professional Standards

Ethical Talent Identification
Objective reporting, confidentiality, and respect for development pathways — ensuring fair, evidence based assessments aligned with long-term player welfare.

Safeguarding Awareness
Responsible conduct, appropriate communication, and clear boundaries within youth and grassroots environments — promoting accountability and trust.

Code of Conduct
Adherence to professional standards is mandatory. Failure to comply results in revoked IFSA membership status.

Sports Law Support
Access to specialist law consultants for anti-doping, governance, and commercial agreements.

Global Network

• Europe — London, Manchester, Sunderland, Wolfsburg, Warsaw (established FA hubs)
• Asia — India (Delhi, Dwarka), China (Beijing, Shanghai)
• Middle East — Growing investment and development

Tutors & Technical Leadership

TUTOR 1 — SONU LAMBA (FIFA LICENSED AGENT)
One of India's most established football agents, providing insight into ISL, I-League, and professional recruitment structures.

TUTOR 2 — CLAUDE CHETCUTI
UEFA A Elite licensed coach from Malta with decades of youth development and international football experience.