India’s First Structured Football Scouting Pathway
From fundamentals to professional club recruitment, IKF offers a step-by-step scouting certification designed for Indian conditions — enriched with global best practices.
PFSA Level 1 — International Basics
About the Course
PFSA (Professional Football Scouts Association, UK) Level 1 is a 4-hour, self-paced online course trusted by scouts worldwide. As PFSA’s India partner, IKF makes this international foundation accessible to Indian aspirants.
What You’ll Learn
- Fundamentals of talent ID in a global context
- Core scouting principles and evaluation techniques
- How to draft basic scouting reports
Who It’s For
Beginners who want to gain global exposure to scouting principles.
Outcome
- Internationally recognized credential
- A strong entry point before deep-diving into India-specific scouting with IKF
IKF-CFSA Level 1 — Indian Context Foundation
About the Course
Designed by IKF exclusively for Indian conditions, Level 1 provides the theoretical foundation for football scouting in grassroots and professional environments.
What You’ll Learn
- Scouting lexicon & fundamentals
- Talent discernment using the 4-Corner Model (Physical, Technical, Tactical, Psychosocial)
- Spotting techniques & report writing
Who It’s For
- Aspirants who want to enter India’s scouting ecosystem
- Anyone looking to build a solid theoretical base before moving to applied scouting
Outcome
- IKF Scout Badge
- Listed on the IKF Scout Map
- Eligible for trial/match scouting assignments
- Mandatory entry point for IKF-CFSA Level 2
IKF-CFSA Level 2 — Elite Applied Certification
About the Course
Level 2 is where theory meets practice. In this 15-day intensive, scouts move beyond the basics to decode positional intelligence, apply advanced KPIs, and prove their skills through video and live scouting exams.
What You’ll Learn
- Positional scouting for Goalkeepers, Defenders, Midfielders, and Attackers
- Role-specific traits in modern tactical systems (false 9, inverted FB, box-to-box CM, etc.)
- Formation analysis, transitions, and psychosocial profiling
- Real match case studies + hands-on assignments
Assessments
- Exam 1 (Video): Pro match analysis & Mi-Tas reports (1 player per position line)
- Exam 2 (Live): On-ground scouting during IKF Zonal or Finals
Who It’s For & Outcome
- Exclusively for IKF-CFSA Level 1 certified scouts
- Recognition as part of an elite cohort of Indian scouts
- Recruitment opportunities with I-League & ISL clubs
- High respect in the scouting ecosystem
Benefits
- Be part of Asia's largest scouting ecosystem
- Get showcased to professional clubs
- Exclusive access to hunt & recommend players all year round
- Learn the most advanced scouting program in India
Why IKF?
- India’s largest grassroots football movement — 25,000+ players scouted from 100+ cities
- PFSA’s official India partner for international certifications
- Only structured scouting pathway in India (from basics → applied → club careers)
- Partnerships with ProSoccerGlobal, Subroto Cup, and leading clubs
