Former former French international, William Gallas, will be one of the guests at an event slated for South Africa on Saturday, February 22, 2025, with additional sessions dedicated for March 1, 2025, and March 8, 2025.
He will speak with participants on the Introduction to International Football Scouting Course, a statement from the organisers of the programme, V Agency, said.
The English Premier League legend played as a defender at Marseille, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Tottenham Hotspur. He currently works as a football coach Gallas at a youth team at Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE.
He will join the others to dissect the curriculum, which includes
The Introduction to International Football Scouting programme will also feature big names and notable soccer brands including the likes of Kristiyan Nikolov: Sporting Director, PFC Septemvri Sofia; Toni Bilandzis: Chief Scout, FK Sarajevo; Márk Makrai: Head Scout, ZTE FC Zalaegerszeg.
According to organisers, V Agency, the course is designed for individuals passionate about football and looking to build a career in scouting.
Moreover, this program provides a comprehensive foundation, covering both youth and professional scouting, as well as modern data-driven methods.
The objective of this course is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in football scouting.
They will gain insights into scouting fundamentals, apply what they learn to real-world scenarios; and learn from industry professionals with years of experience.
The course will be delivered via Moodle, an interactive online learning platform that offers: