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Manchester · August 2026
Football Talent ID
Events Manchester
Three major football opportunities taking place across Manchester this August. Showcase your ability, receive professional feedback and put yourself in a position to be considered for genuine football opportunities.
Limited spaces. Advance registration and payment required.
A collaboration
×Next Phase Football × AR Elite Academy
AR Elite Academy and
Next Phase Football.
Two organisations joining forces to deliver three high-level Talent ID opportunities for ambitious footballers across Manchester. These events are designed for players who believe they have the ability, attitude and ambition to progress within the game.
10
players scouted for trial opportunities following our previous Talent ID event. Event footage is shared through the AR Elite and Next Phase Football websites and social-media channels.
All events take place on 4G pitches and spaces are limited.
Previous event success
10
Players scouted for trial opportunities
From our previous Talent ID event
10 Players Scouted
for Trial Opportunities.
Our previous Talent ID event brought together scouts and representatives from a strong range of professional and high-level football environments.
Following the event, 10 players were scouted for trial opportunities.
The outcome demonstrated the value of giving ambitious players a serious platform to showcase their ability, compete under pressure and be considered for genuine football pathways.
These events are designed to create opportunity through performance. Every player must still demonstrate the ability, attitude, readiness and suitability required for any next step.
Real opportunities
Previous players were identified for trial opportunities following their performances.
Serious football environment
Players were assessed within a competitive environment built to reveal technical, tactical, physical and mental qualities.
Player development
The experience was designed to provide assessment, feedback and a clearer understanding of what players need to improve.
Clubs in Attendance
at Our Previous Event.
The previous event attracted attendance from clubs and football environments across different levels of the professional game.
- Leeds UnitedIn attendance
- Manchester CityIn attendance
- Stoke CityIn attendance
- Newcastle UnitedIn attendance
- Stockport CountyIn attendance
- Preston North EndIn attendance
- Wigan AthleticIn attendance
- Burnley FCIn attendance
- Blackburn RoversIn attendance
- Oldham AthleticIn attendance
- EvertonIn attendance
The club crests shown above represent attendance at our previous Talent ID event. Their inclusion does not indicate a formal partnership, endorsement or guaranteed future attendance.
Previous outcomes do not guarantee future trials, selection or football opportunities. Every player is assessed according to their own performance, ability, attitude, readiness and suitability.
The Next Opportunity
Could Start With Your Performance.
Our upcoming Talent ID events give ambitious players the opportunity to showcase their ability, receive professional feedback and be considered for suitable football pathways.
A place is confirmed only after registration and payment have both been completed.
Limited spaces
Three events
Choose the event that matches your age group.
Event 01
FINAL PLACESBurnley U18 Match Opportunity
Opportunity to play against Burnley U18.
90% sold
FINAL PLACES REMAINING
90% sold
- Date
- Friday 07 August 2026
- Time
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Venue
- Openshaw Campus, Manchester
- Places
- Limited spaces
Event 02
LIMITED AVAILABILITYU14 to U16 Talent ID
Showcase your ability in front of football scouts and professionals.
85% sold
LIMITED PLACES REMAINING
85% sold
- Date
- Monday 10 August 2026
- Time
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Venue
- Openshaw Campus
- Places
- Limited spaces
Event 03
SOLD OUTU12 and U13 Talent ID
The next opportunity could start here.
Sold out
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sold out
- Date
- Friday 14 August 2026
- Time
- 7:00pm to 9:00pm
- Venue
- Openshaw Campus
- Places
- Sold out
Event 01 · Flagship opportunity
Burnley U18 Match Opportunity
Opportunity to play against Burnley U18.
90% sold
FINAL PLACES REMAINING
90% sold
The majority of places for this selection event have now been secured. Players wishing to be considered for the Burnley U18 showcase opportunity should complete registration and payment before the remaining availability is filled.
Selection event for the opportunity to play against Burnley U18 on Tuesday 11 August 2026. AR Elite and Next Phase Football will be selecting a squad for this showcase fixture, and opportunities to compete against professional scholar sides at this age group are rare.
The selection event is designed for talented U18 players who believe they have the ability to compete at a high level. Players who have recently been released by a professional club, currently play at a strong academy or non-league level, or believe they have been overlooked are encouraged to apply.
Successful players will be informed after the selection event and invited to represent AR Elite and Next Phase Football against Burnley U18. Club representatives will have the opportunity to assess players during the showcase fixture.
Players will be assessed on
- Technical ability
- Tactical understanding
- Decision-making
- Physical qualities
- Positioning
- Communication
- Attitude
- Work rate
- Performance under pressure
What every player receives
Personalised player report
From Next Phase Football, highlighting key strengths and areas for development.
Professionally recorded footage
Event footage captured for assessment and analysis.
A clear selection outcome
Every player is informed of the outcome following the event.
Professional match coverage
Players selected to face Burnley U18 are documented as part of the AR Elite and Next Phase Football YouTube content series.
Additional exposure
Suitable footage shared across both organisations' platforms, subject to parental or player consent.
This is more than a standard Talent ID session. It is a genuine opportunity to earn a place in a high-level showcase match and demonstrate your ability against professional opposition.
Payment secures attendance at the selection event only. Attendance does not guarantee selection for the Burnley U18 fixture, an official trial, a signing, a professional contract or any future football opportunity.
Event 02
U14 to U16 Talent ID
Showcase your ability in front of football scouts and professionals.
85% sold
LIMITED PLACES REMAINING
85% sold
Interest in the U14 to U16 Talent ID event has been strong, with most available places now secured. Players who want the opportunity to showcase their ability should complete registration and payment while availability remains.
AR Elite and Next Phase Football are inviting ambitious U14, U15 and U16 players to take part in a professionally organised Talent ID event in Manchester. This event is designed to provide players with a serious platform to showcase their technical quality, tactical understanding, athletic ability and mentality in a competitive football environment.
This event is suitable for players currently playing grassroots, academy, development-centre, school, college or junior football. Players who have recently been released from a professional academy or believe they are ready to progress to a higher level are also encouraged to attend.
Players will be assessed on
- Ball control and technical quality
- Passing and receiving
- Tactical awareness
- Positioning
- Decision-making
- Speed and athletic ability
- Communication
- Confidence
- Work rate
- Attitude
- Performance in competitive games
Scout attendance
Scouts are expected to attend the event. Individual scout and club names will not be published in advance.
Scout attendance may be subject to professional availability and operational changes.
What every player receives
Personalised player report
Highlighting strengths and areas for development.
Professionally recorded footage
Captured at the event for assessment and analysis.
Competitive match opportunities
Designed to allow players to genuinely showcase their ability.
Consideration for opportunities
Suitable football opportunities through AR Elite and Next Phase Football.
Parent or guardian contact
Where a scout, club or football representative expresses genuine interest.
Potential exposure
Through event content, subject to photography and video consent.
This event is not simply a training session. It is an opportunity for ambitious players to put themselves in a competitive environment and show what they can do.
Payment secures attendance at the Talent ID event only. Attendance does not guarantee a professional-club trial, academy place, signing, contract or future football opportunity.
Event 03
U12 and U13 Talent ID
The next opportunity could start here.
Sold out
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sold out
All available places for the U12 and U13 Talent ID event have now been secured. Registration and payment are closed.
AR Elite and Next Phase Football are giving talented U12 and U13 players the opportunity to showcase their ability in a competitive and professionally organised Talent ID event. The event will allow young players to demonstrate their confidence, technical quality, decision-making and understanding of the game.
This event is open to ambitious U12 and U13 players from grassroots teams, development centres, academies and school football programmes. Players who believe they are ready to test themselves in a stronger environment are encouraged to register.
Players will be assessed on
- First touch
- Ball control
- Passing and receiving
- Movement
- Positioning
- Tactical understanding
- Decision-making
- Confidence
- Communication
- Work rate
- Attitude
- Match performance
Scout attendance
Scouts are expected to attend the event. Individual scout and club names will not be published in advance.
Scout attendance may be subject to professional availability and operational changes.
What every player receives
Personalised development report
Highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
Professionally recorded footage
Captured at the event for assessment and analysis.
Match-based assessment
Competitive games where every player can demonstrate their strengths.
Consideration for opportunities
Suitable future opportunities through AR Elite and Next Phase Football.
Parent or guardian communication
Where genuine interest is shown by a club, scout or football representative.
Potential exposure
Through official event content, subject to parental consent.
The purpose of this event is to give talented young players a serious platform to demonstrate their ability and begin taking the next steps in their football development.
Payment secures attendance at the Talent ID event only. Attendance does not guarantee a professional-club trial, academy place, signing, contract or future football opportunity.
Booking
Two steps. Register, then pay.
01
Complete the registration form
Each event has its own registration form. Enter the player's full name exactly as it will appear on the payment.
02
Pay the entry fee
Payment is taken through TeamFeePay. Use the same full name so the payment can be matched to the registration.
03
Receive your confirmation
A place is only confirmed once a booking confirmation has been issued. Completing the form without paying does not reserve a place.
Important: the player's full name must be used on both the registration form and the payment. Spaces may sell out before the published booking deadline.
On the day
What players must bring.
- Football boots suitable for a 4G pitch
- Shin pads
- A water bottle
- Suitable football training clothing
- Goalkeeper gloves if attending as a goalkeeper
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Any required personal medication
Players should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to complete registration and prepare for the session.
Important information
Participation in any AR Elite x Next Phase Football event does not guarantee:
- A professional-club trial
- Selection for the Burnley showcase match
- An academy place
- A professional contract
- A signing
- A scholarship
- Representation
- Any future football opportunity
All players are assessed on their performance, ability, attitude and suitability for any available opportunity. Any communication involving players under the age of 18 takes place through their parent or legal guardian.
Questions
Speak to the organisers.
Important
A place is only confirmed once the registration form has been completed, full payment has been received and a booking confirmation has been issued.
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