Scout
How does City Football Group's global scouting network operate?What are the characteristics we look for? And how are deals completed? SCOUT, a fascinating new four-part documentary available to CITY+ subscribers, lifts the lid on City Football Group’s approach to talent identification.
Season 1
4 episodes
- 1. South AmericaCity have a rich history of recruiting players from South America. The current first team squad boasts the Club’s all-time leading scorer Argentinian Sergio Aguero, along with Brazilian trio Ederson, Gabriel Jesus and skipper Fernandinho. Amongst others we hear from Director of Football Txiki Begiristain, Managing Director of Global Football Brian Marwood and key figues from City’s LATAM scouting and data insights teams as we explore the technical and tactical aspects that make a player attractive to City.CCFeb 4, 2021
- 2. EuropeTake a deep dive into the increasing role artificial intelligence has in scouting with Director of Data Insights and Technology Brian Prestidge in this episode - plus discover why the cognitive capabilities of players like Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez allow them to move and see the game in a distinct and special way. We also explore why Aymeric Laporte stood out to the data team before his move to City, and how Phil Foden is translating incredible potential into performances for the Blues' first team.CCFeb 4, 2021
- 3. North Americahe third instalment instead focuses on a region with a rapidly rising stock in world football: North America. The United States in particular has been at the forefront of the Women’s game for some time, and Manchester City Women’s Managing Director Gavin Makel lifts the lid on how key names from across the Atlantic, such as Rose Lavelle and Sam Mewis, were recruited. Amongst others, you can also hear a unique insight into how Zack Steffen was identified as a top target to suit our fluid style of play from NYCFC and Scandinavia Scout Lead Khaled El-Ahmad.CCFeb 5, 2021
- 4. Rest of the WorldThe final episode focuses on the Asian and Australian markets, dissecting the diverse challenges and extreme potential these areas possess in terms of talent development. The necessity of similar playing styles and a footballing DNA has been a common theme throughout the SCOUT series, and the success story of Yokohama F Marinos in Japan, under the tutelage of Ange Postecoglou, is explored in greater detail. However, the key role of the CFG network is demonstrated in Yokohama’s urgent search for a new centre-forward after a serious injury threatens to derail the Club's J-League title tilt.CCFeb 5, 2021
Scout
How does City Football Group's global scouting network operate?What are the characteristics we look for? And how are deals completed? SCOUT, a fascinating new four-part documentary available to CITY+ subscribers, lifts the lid on City Football Group’s approach to talent identification.
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