Who's Next Football Trials

This is the new standard for school football scouting.  We’re not hoping to change the system — we’re replacing it.

Who’s Next Football Trials gives nominated players the chance to showcase their talent in a professional environment, assessed by UEFA-qualified coaches and club scouts. No agents. No backdoors. Just football.

Built by former pros and current scouts, our programme brings elite-level talent ID into schools — creating a fairer, more credible pathway for players with real ability to take the next step.

For schools: it’s about recognising potential.
For parents: it’s a trusted platform.
For players: it’s your moment to be seen.

Ability. Opportunity. Exposure.

This is Who’s Next.

WHO'S NEXT TRIALS • HOW IT WORKS

school registration

Ready to be part of something bigger? Register your school to join Who’s Next Trials and give your students a pathway to real opportunity.

SCHOOL NOMINATIONS

You know your students best. That’s why Who’s Next starts with your nomination — recognising the talent others might miss, and putting them on the map.

TRIAL

PHASE 1

The journey begins here. Nominated players join their local cluster trial to train, compete, and showcase their ability — with local scouts watching closely.

final trial

st georges

Only the best make it here. A one-off showcase match at the home of England Football, in front of national scouts and decision-makers.

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upcoming trial dates

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Who’s Next is revolutionising football scouting by bringing the process into schools — where talent lives.
We’re replacing outdated, biased systems with a fair, exclusive pathway built on school nominations, professional coaching and real opportunities in front of real scouts.
No politics. No closed doors. Just pure talent, seen the right way.

Our values

At Who’s Next, we stand for more than just football. We’re built on inclusivity, ensuring every talented player has a fair shot. We lead with integrity, keeping the process honest, transparent, and earned.
We thrive on collaboration, working hand-in-hand with schools, SGOs, coaches, and clubs.
And we aim for excellence — in every trial, every player, every outcome.

We are committed to ensuring that no talent is overlooked. Our program is designed to be accessible to all, creating equal opportunities for students from all walks of life, ensuring that talent from diverse backgrounds can be discovered and nurtured.

We value the importance of working together. By collaborating closely with schools, P.E. teachers, scouts and professional football clubs, we create a united effort to identify and develop the next generation of football stars, fostering strong partnerships at every step of the process.

We operate with the highest standards of honesty and fairness. Our selection process is transparent and based solely on talent, ensuring every student has a fair opportunity to be seen by professional scouts. We are committed to doing what is right for the students and schools we work with.

We strive for excellence in everything we do. From organizing trials at world-class facilities like St. George’s Park to providing expert coaching, we are dedicated to offering an exceptional experience that helps every student grow, both as a footballer and as an individual.

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