01
Apply
Complete the registration form for the correct pathway.
DES identity intake
Choose your football pathway.
One DES network. Four structured entry points. Select the role that best represents your place in football and begin your application.
Verified profilesAdmin reviewedQR identityConnected opportunities
PlayerTalent identity
CoachLeadership identity
ScoutDiscovery identity
StaffOperations identity
Select registration type
Find your place in the DES network.
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Submission does not automatically grant DES membership, accreditation or event access.
01Application
Football talent pathway
Player
Build your verified football identity with career details, playing information, media links and future DES opportunities.
Playing profilePosition and preferred footClub and career informationVideos and statistics
02Application
Professional coaching pathway
Coach
Present your coaching qualifications, experience, methodology and professional availability to the DES network.
Coaching qualificationsClub and career historyPhilosophy and methodologyProfessional availability
03Application
Talent identification pathway
Scout
Apply to join the DES scouting network and progress through internal training, evaluation and approval.
Scouting territoryExperience and backgroundDES methodology trainingInternal assessment
04Application
Operations and events pathway
Staff / Volunteer
Apply for an approved role across DES events, operations, administration, media and football programmes.
Department and roleEvent responsibilitiesInternal conduct standardsStaff identity verification
DES verification process
Every identity is reviewed before activation.
02
Review
DES checks the information and supporting details.
03
Assess
Some roles may require training, testing or interviews.
04
Activate
Approved identities receive access to their DES pathway.
Draft Elite Sport identity architecture