FIFA Project 1: Evaluating the effectiveness of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme
This project will be investigating the effectiveness of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) in bolstering talent development ecosystems within FIFA's member associations. The TDS aims to elevate global competitiveness by fostering opportunities for every talent and assisting member associations in realizing their potential. By synthesizing empirical data gleaned from TDS projects with evidence-based theoretical frameworks, this project aims to provide practical recommendations and scholarly insights that can enrich talent development practices within national football associations worldwide.
Drawing on insights from football associations across the globe, this project will offer distinctive perspectives on sports policy factors critical to football talent development. Given the myriad factors influencing talent development, particularly at the organizational and global level, adopting a context-specific approach is imperative for comprehending the intricacies of talent development in football in different countries
Project Team
Johann Lux (PhD Researcher)
Dr Matthew Cole
FIFA Project 2: Evaluating the longitudinal impact of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme
This project will investigate the longitudinal impact of the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) on the global talent development landscape captured through the lens of FIFA’s national football association members (FIFA member associations). The TDS is designed to give every talent a chance around the world and help FIFA member associations realize their potential by committing long-term support with various resources and programs focused on talent development. Through the integration of empirical data from the TDS with evidence-based theoretical frameworks, this project aims to offer practical recommendations and scholarly insights that can enhance talent development practices in national football associations globally.
Drawing on insights from football associations across the world, this project will provide unique and diverse perspectives on talent development, potentially inspiring the implications of key sporting policies and practical approaches globally. Considering the myriad of factors that influence talent development, particularly at the organizational and global level, adopting a context-specific approach is imperative for comprehending the intricacies of talent development in different countries.
Project Team
Achuthan Shanmugaratnam (PhD Researcher)
Dr Matthew Cole
Dr Alexander McAuley