Frequently Asked
Questions

NextScout is the first global platform that connects football players aged 14–21 with professional clubs, scouts, academies and universities worldwide. Players create a verified profile, upload highlight videos, and get discovered by organizations searching for talent — from professional contracts and scholarships to visa-sponsored positions and academy programs.

Yes — your first month is completely free, no credit card required. This includes a complete player profile, 1 highlight video and 3 scout contacts. After the free month, you can continue with a paid plan to keep your video active and maintain full access. If you don't upgrade, your basic profile stays visible in the talent pool but your video is removed and contact limits are reduced.

For clubs and scouts, NextScout is always free — no subscription, no time limit.

No. NextScout is an exposure and visibility platform. We maximize the chances of the right people seeing you — but recruitment decisions are made by the clubs, scouts and universities themselves. What we can guarantee is that a complete, well-presented profile with quality video content dramatically increases your chances of being contacted.

NextScout is designed for players aged 14 to 21. Players under 18 require verifiable parental or guardian consent to register. By registering a minor, the parent or guardian confirms they have reviewed and accepted our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

NextScout is a global platform — available in 80+ countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, North America and Australia. The platform is available in English, Spanish and French.

A complete profile significantly increases your chances of being discovered. We recommend including:

• A clear, professional profile photo
• Full name, date of birth and nationality
• Playing position (up to 3), dominant foot and current level
• Height, weight and physical data
• Current club and previous club history
• Season statistics (goals, assists, matches)
• A short bio describing your playing style and goals
• At least 1 highlight video

Profiles that are 100% complete receive priority placement in search results.

Your profile is visible to all registered clubs, scouts and organizations on NextScout. Your public profile link can also be shared directly — anyone with the link can view your profile and video without needing a NextScout account.

Yes. You can delete your account and all associated data at any time from your account settings, or by contacting us at support@nextscout.app.

Each highlight video can be up to 30 seconds long. Keep it focused on your best moments — scouts and clubs watch dozens of videos and a sharp, well-edited 30-second clip is more effective than a long, unfocused video.

The number of videos depends on your plan:

• Basic: 1 video
• Premium: 3 videos
• Pro: 5 videos

More videos means more exposure. Players with 3+ videos receive significantly more profile views from scouts.

Yes, but with a 2-month cooldown period between replacements. This is to encourage players to upload their best content and to maintain quality standards across the platform.

After your free month, you can choose a paid plan to maintain full access. If you don't upgrade:

• Your highlight video is removed from your profile
• Your monthly scout contacts drop to 0
• Access to Pro Services is suspended
• Your basic profile remains active and visible in the talent pool

You can upgrade at any time to reactivate everything instantly.

Yes. You can cancel at any time from your account settings. Your plan remains active until the end of the current billing period, after which it will not renew.

We offer refunds within 7 days of purchase if no plan benefits have been used (no video uploaded, no contacts sent). After 7 days or if plan features have been used, refunds are not available. Contact support@nextscout.app for refund requests.

Basic plan pricing ($5/month or $40/year) is the same worldwide. Premium and Pro plan pricing is adjusted for certain regions — players in Africa, Latin America and Central America benefit from reduced regional pricing automatically applied based on their location.

Yes — completely and permanently free. Clubs and scouts can search the full player database, apply filters, watch videos, contact players and post trial invitations at no cost. Premium paid services (Player Report $300, Full Selection Process $1,500) are available for organizations that want a managed recruitment solution.

From the Scout Dashboard, search and filter players, then click "Contact" on any profile. NextScout sends a notification to the player with your organization's details and profile link — without exposing your direct email address. The player can then respond through the platform.

Yes. From your Scout Dashboard, you can post job offers for any professional role — fitness coaches, tactical analysts, physiotherapists, nutritionists, goalkeeping coaches and more. Professionals with active NextScout accounts can apply directly through the platform.

The NextScout Accreditation Seal is applied to all official reports and assessments issued through our platform. It certifies that the report was produced by a verified professional following NextScout's standardized evaluation protocols. Clubs and scouts worldwide recognize this seal as a mark of independent, reliable assessment.

Reports are typically delivered within 5 business days of your request being confirmed and payment processed. For urgent requests, contact reports@nextscout.app to discuss expedited options.

Contact us at professionals@nextscout.app with your credentials and experience. Our team will review your application and guide you through the verification process. Once approved, you activate your professional profile for $5/month and can start offering services on the platform.