People who have walked the pathway.
You can see the talent. The pathway is the confusing bit. We are a small team of scholars, analysts, EFL coaches and active scouts, building the guide we wish families had.
Why we built this
Grassroots football is full of talented children and hard working parents who are given very little honest guidance. The pathway into an academy is opaque, the advice online is noisy, and the people who actually know how it works are rarely in the room.
FootballIntel puts that knowledge in one calm place. Structured video lessons, match reflections and a development picture that grows with your child, taught by people who have been on both sides of the academy door.
Real experience, not influencers.
Academy scholar
Came through a professional academy and knows the pressure a young player feels on match day. Leads the Confidence and Mentality pillar.
Performance analyst
Breaks down the game the way clubs do: scanning, decisions, positioning. Builds the Football Intelligence pathway.
Academy coaches
Coach in EFL academies week in, week out. They translate professional methods into sessions a young player can actually use.
Professional scouts
Watch trials and games for a living. They explain what academies really look for, so families stop guessing.
Full names and photographs are added as each contributor confirms their consent and rights.
How we work with children's data
Accounts are owned by parents. Child profiles hold the minimum we need: a first name, an age band and a position. We never collect child email addresses and we never advertise to children. Read our safeguarding commitment and privacy policy for the detail.