Take the first step toward being seen. Greeny Pitch Talent Discovery is a structured U17 football assessment programme created to identify, evaluate and provide further exposure opportunities for promising young footballers.
Talent Discovery is more than a one-day football trial. It is a structured pathway designed to assess players and provide outstanding prospects with further opportunities to develop and be seen.
Create your application and submit your football information for online assessment.
Our assessment team reviews your eligibility, football background and submitted information.
Successful applicants receive an invitation to participate in the physical trial.
Players participate in structured technical, tactical and match assessments.
Outstanding prospects may progress to Greeny Pitch Select and further opportunities.
Please review the programme requirements before beginning your Greeny Pitch Talent Discovery application.
Applicants must satisfy the published date-of-birth eligibility requirements.
A parent or guardian must approve participation for under-18 applicants.
A clear and recent photograph is required.
Recommended but not compulsory. Players without professional-quality footage are not automatically disadvantaged.
The assessment fee covers the review and processing of your Talent Discovery application.
Players are assessed across multiple areas rather than being judged on a single moment.
Outstanding performers may progress to the Greeny Pitch Select Squad, where they can receive further development, assessment and football exposure opportunities.
Greeny Pitch Select is being developed as a showcase squad capable of competing against invited football academies in the Greeny Pitch Super 4 Talent Showcase.
The showcase is intended to provide another competitive environment in which participating football professionals can observe promising players.
Submit your player profile for online assessment. Successful applicants will be shortlisted and invited to participate in the physical trial.
Selected prospects will progress to further training, showcase matches and the Greeny Pitch Super 4 Talent Showcase.
Everything you need to know about the Greeny Pitch Talent Discovery Programme, online assessment, physical trials and player selection.
No. The ₦1,000 payment covers the Online Talent Assessment of your application.
Your eligibility, football background, playing position and submitted information will be reviewed.
Only applicants who meet the programme's shortlisting requirements will be invited to the physical trial.
Shortlisted players will receive an official Greeny Pitch physical trial invitation.
The invitation will contain the confirmed trial date, venue, reporting time, player requirements, participation fee and the deadline for confirming your place.
No. A football video is recommended but not compulsory.
Applicants without professional-quality footage will not automatically be disadvantaged. Where footage is available, it may help the assessment team understand the player's football background and playing style.
The first edition is designed for players who meet the published Greeny Pitch U17 date-of-birth requirements. Applicants must provide accurate personal and football information.
Physical-trial assessment may cover:
Outstanding players may progress to Greeny Pitch Select.
Selected prospects may participate in further assessments, training activities, showcase matches and the proposed Greeny Pitch Super 4 Talent Showcase.
Greeny Pitch intends to select up to 25 outstanding players for Greeny Pitch Select.
The actual number will depend on player quality, positional balance and the recommendations of the technical assessment team.
No. Participation, shortlisting or selection does not guarantee a professional contract, academy placement or club signing. Greeny Pitch provides assessment and exposure opportunities.
Yes. Because the programme involves players under the age of 18, parent or guardian information and consent are required as part of the application and participation process.
Once an application has entered the assessment process, the online assessment fee is generally non-refundable.
Where Greeny Pitch is unable to process an application because of an error from our side, the applicable refund policy will apply.
The inaugural Talent Discovery physical trial is planned for Lagos, Nigeria. The confirmed venue and reporting information will be communicated to shortlisted players.
For Talent Discovery enquiries, call (+234) 815 370 6989 or visit greenypitch.com .
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