Many scouting trials in football are often criticised for being unrealistic and unrepresentative of a young player’s true ability. Instead of providing an environment that reflects the real demands of a match, these trials tend to focus on short, high-pressure sessions where players are judged on a handful of touches or moments. Often, there’s little context given, limited coaching support, and an expectation that players immediately impress in unfamiliar settings, sometimes with teammates they’ve never met. This approach favours those who are physically developed early or naturally confident, while overlooking late bloomers, players with strong game intelligence, or those who thrive in a team structure over time. As a result, many talented youngsters are discarded simply because the trial format doesn’t mirror the realistic conditions under which they would actually perform and develop.
Paid Trials are a business think about the numbers and how much you are paying. What quality of Feedback to you get. Also scouts are not ‘ Coaches’. Maybe the better value is having a coach watch your game and suggest improvement.