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A player recruitment marketplace with no middleman

Amateur recruitment is a matching problem dressed up as a networking problem. Clubs need a specific position at a specific level; players need a club at a standard they can play. Both sides usually exist within ten miles of each other and never meet.

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Free on AthletiLink

  • Public player profile with measurables and film
  • Availability status for transfers and trials
  • Searchable directory for clubs, coaches and scouts
  • Private scouting watchlist with notes
  • Direct messaging — no commission, no lead fees

AthletiLink helps players become more discoverable. Selection and signing decisions always belong to clubs and coaches.

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How the marketplace works

Two public sides of the same directory. Clubs publish what they need; players publish what they offer. Search works both ways and messaging is direct.

  • Club openings: position, level, age group, training nights, location
  • Player availability: position, level, measurables, film, travel radius
  • Filters on both sides so shortlists are relevant, not long
  • Direct messaging — no agents, no lead fees, no commission
  • Trial and tryout listings that anyone can find and attend

Why openness beats closed networks

Closed networks reproduce whoever is already inside them. Public listings surface the player two towns over who nobody in your group chat knows — which is precisely where the value in amateur recruitment sits.

Realistic expectations

Listings help players become more discoverable and help clubs see a wider pool. They do not guarantee anyone is recruited, signed or selected — that decision always sits with the club after seeing the player.

Step by step

  1. 01

    Be specific

    'Left-back, under-18, Saturday league' finds people. 'Players wanted' does not.

  2. 02

    Publish publicly

    Public listings reach beyond your existing network.

  3. 03

    Reply within a day

    Amateur recruitment is won on response speed.

  4. 04

    Trial before committing

    One session tells you what any profile cannot.

  5. 05

    Close the listing

    Removing filled openings keeps your club's reputation intact.

Frequently asked questions

Is there any commission on a transfer or signing?

No. AthletiLink takes no commission and charges no listing fee. Clubs and players deal with each other directly.

Can individual players list themselves?

Yes — a player profile with availability is exactly that listing, and it is public so clubs can find it without you applying anywhere.

Does AthletiLink guarantee I will be scouted or signed?

No, and nobody honestly can. What AthletiLink does is help players become more discoverable: your position, measurables, film and availability sit where clubs, coaches and scouts are already searching, so decision-makers can find and assess you.

Is it free?

Yes. Player and scout profiles, the directory, availability listings and messaging are free. No listing fees, no commission.

Guides

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Be easier to find

Publish your position, measurables, film and availability so clubs, coaches and scouts can find and assess you. Free, with no commission.

Post an opening or list availability

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