Guides for football players and clubs

Practical guides for amateur football players and clubs. Each one answers a single question, with no promises about being picked or about a place.

How to find a football team in Spain

If you are an adult player looking for a team in Spain, the search is easier once you know how the leagues are organised and where clubs look for players.

Football trials: how they work and how to hear about them

A trial is a session where a club watches players who want a place in its squad. Here is what usually happens, and how to find out when one is on.

How to write a player profile clubs take seriously

A clear profile answers the first questions a club asks: where you play, at what level and where you have played before. Here is what to fill in, and why.

How to get noticed by a scout as an amateur player

Scouts look for players who are easy to assess: a clear position, a consistent level and a recent record. You control much of that, but nothing guarantees that anyone will notice you.

Football clubs in Valencia and Alicante: how to find one

If you are looking for an 11-a-side or futsal team in the provinces of Valencia or Alicante, start by understanding how regional football is organised in the Valencian Community.

How to find football players for your club

If your club needs a player, Playnder lets an approved club search its player directory and message players directly. Here is how it works, and what it does not do.

Futsal: how to find a team

Futsal is played indoors with five players a side. If you play it, look for a team in futsal's own competitions and say so clearly on your profile.

A highlight video for your football profile

A short clip of your best actions can show a club or a scout how you play in seconds. Keep it brief and clear, then add it to your Playnder profile.

Women's football: how to find a team

Player profiles on Playnder record a football category, male or female, next to your playing format and positions. If you play women's football, keep those details accurate so the right clubs and scouts find you.