Give every talent a chance
Youth development enables each MA to reach its full potential
It is clear that much more can and needs to be done to make football truly global at the highest level. At the heart of this is a dedicated approach to talent development. Long-term commitment in this area leads to structural results.
The data clearly shows that talent development has a positive impact upon later success, both domestically and internationally. A concerted effort from all stakeholders (FIFA, confederations, associations, leagues and clubs) to influence the key factors of talent development could lead to a higher competitive balance. As shown in the forthcoming sections, the top MAs appear to be supporting talent development through-out the pathway to a greater extent. However, it is clear that there is still work to be done to truly give every talent a chance.
“Everything is connected in our sport. We are all connected. Giving every talent a chance requires everyone to play their part.”