If you’re serious about playing football at the next level — whether it’s college, academy, or pro — your CV is your first impression. With FootballPlayerLinker you now have access to a database that will let you send direct messages and even call over 60000 football coaches, scouts and recruiters including Premier league, NCAA, La liga, Championship, League one and two, Bundesliga and much more.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to write a football CV that actually gets noticed — and gets you trials.
Bonus: Every single edition on FootballPlayerLinker from NCAA to Premier league includes a free football CV template and guide to help you stand out instantly.
Why You Need a Football CV
Your football CV is your football identity on paper. It should tell a coach everything they need to know at a glance — your position, strengths, stats, and potential.
A good CV can:
Help you get invited to trials
- Open doors to college soccer or academies
- Set you apart from other players
- What to Include in Your Football CV
Here’s exactly what to put (and in what order):
1.
Personal Info
Full Name
Date of Birth & Nationality
- Height & Weight
- Preferred Foot
- Phone & Email
- Location (City & Country)
- 2.
- Playing Position(s)
Be specific: “Right Back / Center Back” is better than “Defender.” Scouts want to know where you fit.
3.
Current Club / Academy
Include your current team, level of play, and league. If you’re a free agent, state that.
4.
Career History
List clubs/teams you’ve played for in reverse order (most recent first). Include:
Club name
Dates played
Level (U18, U21, senior, etc.)
- Key stats (appearances, goals, assists, clean sheets)
- 5.
- Education & Academics
- Especially important for college recruitment. Include:
School name(s)
GPA or grades
SAT/ACT scores (if applying to the U.S.)
- 6.
- Achievements & Highlights
- Mention anything worth noting:
Tournaments won
Captain roles
Player of the match awards
- International call-ups or camps
- 7.
- Highlight Video Link
- Add a YouTube or Dropbox link to your best 3–5 minute video. Make sure it’s high quality and clearly shows your name and jersey number.
Tips to Make Your CV Stand Out
Keep it to 1 page
Use a clean, modern design (no flashy fonts or colors)
- Avoid typos and sloppy formatting
- Update it regularly with new teams, stats, and achievements
- Always attach it as a PDF when emailing coaches
- Bonus: Free CV Template & Step-by-Step Guide
- At FootballPlayerLinker, we give every player access to:
A free, pro-designed football CV template
A guide showing you how to fill it in the right way
- Tips on how to send it to scouts and clubs for best results
- Ready to create your FREE CV and get your CV noticed? Go to FootballPlayerLinker and get your free template today.