The 14-month-long project, launched in Doha in January 2020 by FIFA’s Technical Development team, analysed youth football and talent development practices and structures around the world. The data gathered during that time was compiled into a global report on the state and direction of talent development, as well as a dedicated country report for each of the 205 FIFA member associations (MAs) that took part.
The report found that a great number of talented players go undiscovered due to a number of factors, including the lack of planning, quality of education, infrastructure & financial resources to train youngsters.
Explaining the aim of the project, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger said: "Our immediate target is that every member association should reach its full potential to have the strongest possible national team. A long-term plan for talent development is essential for success."
The report provides a series of calls to action, which indicate practical steps towards improvement that can be taken by MAs and other stakeholders involved in the development of young players
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This article was adapted from the FIFA Training Centre (November 2023)
