Brief 05 · 5 November 2026
The Pathway to the World Cup: Who Develops Talent, Who Gets the Opportunity and Who Benefits?
FIFA's findings and changing transfer-market economics challenge how clubs recognise potential, create opportunities and measure development.
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28.5%Born January–March
598Development clubs
19.5Average top-flight debut age
Source: FIFA Training Centre
Brief 04 · 29 October 2026
Recognising Potential: What Harry Kane's Early Career Can Tell Us About Scouting
What early senior evidence can tell a scout — and where projection must remain accountable.
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Brief 03 · 28 October 2026
January Recruitment: What Does the Team Need, What Does the Club Need, and What Is Actually Possible?
How football need, financial rules and opportunity cost shape January recruitment decisions.
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Brief 02 · 22 October 2026
Specialist Staff, Shared Decisions and Performance Environments
How multidisciplinary expertise becomes accountable football decision-making.
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Brief 01 · 15 October 2026
Forget the Opposition. Get Your Own House in Order.
Whole-club accountability, decision ownership and the financial context of the IFR report.
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