How does recruitment work at WEST HAM UNITED Academy?

We have a network of scouts who work for the Club on a local, national and international basis. They look for players predominantly from Under-7s to....

WEST HAM UNITED Under-23s Academy

The Academy was created to train and develop players from the age of eight right up to the age of...

About WEST HAM UNITED Academy

A Football Club Academy develops talented young footballers from the age of 8 to 18yrs. The Academy employs a large team of staff to identify, recruit, coach, develop and support approximately....

How to become a professional footballer

So, you want to become a professional footballer? Well you’ve come to the right place because we've got everything you need to know about turning pro

About WEST HAM UNITED Clubs Academy

The  Academy offer an advanced football development and education programme supported by expert and dedicated staff. This clubs Academy is located at

Join WEST HAM UNITED Pro Academy

For direct communication with this Professional Academy, you can visit the

I keep contacting WEST HAM UNITED, but never seem to get invited in. What can I do to get scouted?

Football is a hugely competitive profession in which to ‘make it’. Obviously talent is required, but it takes real resilience and determination to be successful in the game. Some people are noticed...

How do I know if a WEST HAM UNITED Academy scout has been to watch me?

Unfortunately, you may never know. Scouts are not always in club kit as the presence of a scout may put unnecessary pressure on the players, making them...

About WEST HAM UNITED Talent ID Scouts

Academy scouts are registered with the Premier League and have been CRB checked. The Academy carries out regular

What are WEST HAM UNITED Pro Scouts looking for?

Quite simply; talent. Scouts understand that players come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of strengths and weaknesses. They take into account a player’s....