Footballer CV template

What's included

• A matching cover letter in the same design
• A4, laid out for UK applications
• Real, selectable text that online application systems can read
• Switch template any time without losing a word
• AI writing help for your profile, achievements and letter (up to 60 AI actions)
• PDF and Word downloads of your CV and letter
• Edit and download again any time, no subscription

What to put on a footballer CV

A football CV is read by coaches, scouts and trial organisers who want the key facts at once: where you play, which foot you favour and who you have played for. This footballer CV template has a bold pitch-green header with your position and preferred foot, a photo so coaches can put a face to the name, and your clubs listed season by season.

Use it for academy trials, non-league clubs, college and university football programmes or scholarship applications. Fill it in and preview every page for free, with no account needed. When you are ready, pay £4.99 once to download it as PDF and Word, with a matching cover letter included for your email to the club.

Put the football basics at the top

Position, other positions you can play, preferred foot, height, and your age group or year of birth. Football is one area where age matters, as squads and trials are organised by age group.

List clubs by season

For each season, give the club, league or level, age group and your role in the team. Add appearances, goals, assists or clean sheets if you have kept a record.

Link to highlight footage

A short highlights video, with your shirt number noted at the start, is often what earns a trial. Add a full match link too if you have one.

Include honours, badges and education

County or district squads, player of the season awards and any coaching badges belong here. For scholarships, add your school or college and your grades.

Add a coach as a reference

Give the name, club and contact details of a coach who has agreed to speak about you. A recent coach carries the most weight.

Questions

What should a football CV include?

Your name, contact details, position, preferred foot, height, age group, current club and a season by season history with your level and key numbers. Add a highlights video link, honours, coaching badges, education and a coach reference. Keep it to one or two pages so a scout can read it quickly.

Should a footballer CV have a photo?

Yes. Most UK CVs leave the photo out, but a football CV usually includes one, ideally a clear recent head and shoulders shot or a picture in kit. It helps coaches match you to your video and remember you after a trial.

How do I write a football CV for a trial?

Put your position and preferred foot at the top, then your clubs by season with the level you played at. Add a highlights link and a coach reference. Email it to the club's academy or first team contact with a short message saying which trial or squad you are interested in.

Can I use a football CV for a US soccer scholarship?

Yes, as a starting point. College coaches want your playing history, highlights video, school grades and graduation year, so add an education section with your predicted grades. Some players also use a scholarship agency, which will ask for the same details.

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