The SCOUTED Podcast

43: Valencia with David Cartlidge

Joe welcomes regular Scouted Football Podcast guest David Cartlidge back onto the airwaves for his hat-trick, a third appearance discussing the happenings in Spanish football. This week, it's David's specialist subject: Valencia, and the maelstrom that seems to have enveloped the club under owner Peter Lim. As a result of a summer firesale, youth teamers and young players have been called up to the first-team squad. The Scouted Football Podcast explores how they're getting on.

42: Exclusive Interview with USMNT international Mark McKenzie

Philadelphia Union and USMNT defender Mark McKenzie joins Joe and Justin Sousa on the Scouted Football Podcast to discuss his career so far. The Union have just sealed their first MLS Supporters' Shield topping the Eastern Conference, which has been in no small part down to their homegrown centre-back McKenzie who made his international debut in February. Check out the exclusive interview.

41: South London with Jordan Jarrett-Bryan

Our latest episode is a deep discussion on football, race, culture, expression and homegrown heroes, set around on the diverse and thriving region of South London. Joe is joined by talkSPORT presenter and Channel 4 sports reporter Jordan Jarrett-Bryan whose knowledge and insight on why his backyard produces so many top players, is peerless.

40: Europa League Scouting with Lee Scott

Our 40th episode sees Joe and returning Scouted Football Podcast guest Lee Scott tackle four teams taking part in this year's UEFA Europa League. PSV Eindhoven promise to be lots of fun under Roger Schmidt, while CSKA Moscow, AC Milan and OGC Nice make a return to the Europa League with squads packed out by under-23 protagonists. Listen now. Rate. Subscribe. Tell a friend.

39: Transfer Special with Sam Tighe

We are in esteemed company this week as Mr. European Football himself Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) joins us for a foray into this summer's under-23 transfers. Joe and Sam each pick their favourite under-23 move in each of Europe's top five leagues. Expect agendas and anecdotes aplenty, it's not one to miss.

38: Brighton & Hove Albion with Liam Tharme

Despite what the Premier League table shows, Brighton have started the 2020-21 season, erm, brightly. We're joined by Albion Analytics (@AlbionAnalytics) founder Liam Tharme to muse over Tariq Lamptey, discuss how Ben White is settling in and the recruitment structure which has seen the Seagulls accumulate a wealth of under-23 talent. Listen now. Subscribe. Rate. Review.

37: Scouting with Lee Scott: Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands

Joe is joined by author, analyst and scouting guru Lee Scott who explores the Danish, Belgian and Dutch top flights, sharing his thoughts on four exciting young players from each league. Lee's reach in the scouting world is unmatched, and his diligent analysis is some of the best - hear his opinions on Mo Daramy, Jérémy Doku, Mohammed Kudus and more.

36: European Preview with Stephen Ganavas

The 2020-21 season is here and Europe's big leagues are finally underway. French league football has returned following a six-month break, while Juventus and Bayern München attempt to prolong their domestic dominance in their respective leagues. Joe and Steve pick out which under-23 players could have a bigger role to play at the top clubs across Europe's top five leagues this season, including new signings Sandro Tonali, Victor Osimhen and Francisco Trincão as well as teenagers Eduardo Cam...

35: LOSC Lille Transfers with Kevin Jeffries

Ligue 1 side LOSC Lille have been one of the most profitable clubs in the transfer market in recent years and this summer is no different.  Victor Osimhen, Jonathan David and a handful of other under-23 incomings and outgoings have taken place at the French club. We discuss their business with broadcaster and data analyst Kevin Jeffries.

34: Rebuilding Juventus with Stephen Ganavas

Maurizio Sarri out; Andrea Pirlo in - Juventus have an ageing squad and look set to offload big earners and big names in the coming months. The club are entering a potentially volatile and hugely transitional period. Joe is joined by Juve fan and Scouted co-founder Stephen Ganavas to chew the fat on what lies ahead for the Bianconeri.

33: Austrian Recap with The Other Bundesliga

FC Red Bull Salzburg are Austrian champions once again and their conveyor belt of young talent, facilitated by unmatched global scouting, continues to churn out players with huge potential. Joe speaks to Lee Wingate from the tremendous 'The Other Bundesliga' podcast, recapping a season which has seen points deductions affect the title race, Dominik Szoboszlai's free-kick-taking specialty and a team whose shirt sponsor is a cartoon sperm qualify for Europe. Listen now; rate, subscribe, leav...

32: Portuguese Football with Tom Kundert

Following the conclusion of Portugal's Primeira Liga and FC Porto's 29th league title, we speak with journalist and expert on Portuguese football Tom Kundert (@PortuGoal1). From young strikers at the champions, to Rúben Amorim's fledgling crop of teenagers at Sporting Clube de Portugal and even an Englishman in between, it's all there.  This is Scouted Football's review of the 2019-20 Primeira Liga campaign.

31: English Players Abroad with Cam Melling

Jadon Sancho, Noni Madueke, Marcus Edwards, Jamal Musiala and a whole host of other under-23 English players currently play their club football overseas. We speak with Cam Melling - owner of @EnglishAbroad1 and https://englishplayersabroad.com/ to discuss some of the young players plying their trade at various continental European clubs. For expert insight, tune in.

30: German Coaching with Jonathan Harding

The Bundesliga season has drawn to a close with FC Bayern München claiming their eighth consecutive title. Joe is joined by Jonathan Harding; football journalist and author of Mensch: Beyond the Cones to discuss the personalities, philosophies, methodologies and backgrounds of Hansi Flick, Marco Rose, Julian Nagelsmann.

29: Scouting and Recruitment with David Webb

David Webb joins us on the Scouted Football Podcast to discuss his career in which he has headed the academy setups at various clubs, worked with Mauricio Pochettino at Spurs, spent time in Sweden with FK Östersunds and been Head of Football Operations at Huddersfield Town. David's insight into working with some of English football's biggest clubs is hugely valuable and interesting, particularly from a recruitment perspective. Listen now.

28: Paris Saint-Germain's Academy with Julien Laurens

The Scouted Football Podcast welcomes hugely-respected European football journalist Julien Laurens to discuss the successes and failures of Paris Saint-Germain's academy setup. Julien draws on his experiences dealing with players, agents and representatives to decipher why PSG's fruitful academy continues to produce supremely talented players, and why only a handful go on to play in the first-team. Contains: Aouchiche, Kouassi, Soumaré, Mbe Soh and co.

27: African Football Pathways with Guardian Sport's Ed Aarons

This week, we're fortunate enough to be joined by Guardian Sport deputy editor Ed Aarons, an expert on African football. Ed has penned a brand-new book 'Made in Africa' charting the history of African players in the English Premier League. We discuss the various academies, pathways and players to have made the leap from the African subcontinent to become idolised in the Premier League.

26: Recruitment, Data and Sheffield United with Blades Analytic

A deep dive into the data and analytics side of under-23 football with the fount of knowledge that is Recruitment Data Analyst Jay Socik, better known as @Blades_Analytic. Jay works with Peterborough United in a recruitment capacity, as well as with the team at Market Insights. He has plenty to say about how data is used rightly and wrongly in football, as well as speaking to us about his dearly beloved Blades.

25: The Bundesliga Returns

We are joined by Bundesliga journalist Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) for a preview of the under-23 names to keep an eye on in Germany's top flight ahead of its return to action. Haaland, Sancho, Havertz, Rashica, Uduokhai and more. Get to know the minerals that make up the mannschafts.

24: A Chat with Manchester City's Joel Latibeaudiere

Manchester City player and England's U-17 World Cup-winning captain Joel Latibeaudiere joins Joe to discuss his career so far, including a loan in the Netherlands, and his goals for the future in our latest episode. Frank, insightful and hugely interesting; tune in to the Scouted Football Podcast now.

23: French Riviera Focus with Mo Ali

Joe is joined by Olympique de Marseille supporter and freelance football journalist Mo Ali (@MohammedAli_93) to discuss the various players and youth setups at OM, OGC Nice and AS Monaco. If Ligue 1, Boubacar Kamara and Aurélien Tchouaméni are your French fancies, this podcast is for you.

22: Norway's Future with Ben Wells

Joe's guest on this week's episode is Norwegian football journalist Ben Wells (@FRfotballBen). Ben is the authority on Norwegian football, having watched the likes of Erling Haaland, Martin Ødegaard and Kristoffer Ajer in the Eliteserien. He discusses his best stories on the big players, the future of the national team and some of the Eliteserien's best talents.

21: Scouted Throwback Special

We're taking you on a trip down memory lane, recounting some of our favourite under-23 stars of seasons, games and tournaments past. Joe is joined by Jake Entwistle, Stephen Ganavas, Justin Sousa and Phil Costa who have each selected one player to reminisce over. #StayAtHome External Audio: BT Sport, UEFA.tv, Sky Sports

20: The Boys of the Basque Country with David Cartlidge

There may be a global pandemic and no live football but that isn't stopping us over at Scouted HQ. This week's instalment features Spanish football expert David Cartlidge who joins Joe Donnohue to chart the fortunes of Athletic Club and Real Sociedad's key under-23 players. From Simón and Sancet in Bilbao to Mikel and Martin in San Sebastián, don't miss it. External Audio: NUFC TV

19: Football Manager 2020 Special - The Scouted Football Podcast

With the release of the Football Manager 2020 Winter Update, we've immortalised our FM thread in podcast form. Joe is joined by Scouted's Llew Davies who talks us through his picks for this season's Football Manager squad, made up entirely of under-23 players. Old names, new names and household names. Tune in, check it out. Find the full thread here: https://twitter.com/ScoutedFtbl/status/1234818846512549888

18: Vol. V Launch with Stephen Ganavas - The Scouted Football Podcast

It's the most wonderful time of the year; Scouted Football Handbook season. Volume V dropped this week and it's looking better than ever, so we caught up with Scouted commander-in-chief Stephen Ganavas to discuss what's new in 2020 and some of the Volume V inductees.

17: Insight into Ireland's Under-21s with Ronan Murphy

The Scouted Football Podcast speaks to Irish football journalist Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) about the current crop of young Irish players making their names at youth international level. Joe and Ronan explore the future of the Irish national team; the key players, the coaching setup and how the side will want to play over the coming years. Subscribe now.

16: January Transfers with Scouted Football - Part 2

Part Two of the January Transfers Special discusses some of the month's lower-profile deals. Joe and Justin (@JustinSousa99) chat about some of the window's most interesting moves - from a handful of Ecuadorians in LA to Portuguese players heading for pastures new.

15: January Transfers with Scouted Football - Part 1

Erling Haaland, Dani Olmo, Dejan Kulusevski and co - the January transfer window produced some blockbuster under-23 moves throughout the footballing world. Joe is joined in Part One of a transfers special by Scouted veteran Phil Costa (@_PhilCosta) in which the two delve into the headline-making movers.

14: Scottish Football Insight with Pure Fitbaw's Owen James Brown

Morelos, McBurnie, Mikey Johnston and more; it's a Scouted Football Scottish Special. We are joined by Pure Fitbaw co-host Owen Brown (@OwenJamesBrown) as we cover the star men for Celtic, Rangers, the Scottish National Team as well as a handful of other names north of the border coming to the fore.

13: Exploring England's Youth International Sides with Connor Rowden

2020's first episode is an hour-long instalment with Connor Rowden (@RowdenJRSG) and his encyclopaedic knowledge of the England youth setup.  He joins Joe in charting the standout names from U-17 level to the U-21s. Listen now.

12: In Conversation with The Other Bundesliga - The Scouted Football Podcast

Joe is joined by Lee Wingate and Tom Middler from 'The Other Bundesliga' (@OtherBundesliga) podcast. Lee and Tom are two parts of a trio of British journalists in Austria covering all things Austrian football.  The duo shed a light on FC Red Bull Salzburg, LASK Linz's title tilt, a potential heir to Erling Håland's throne in 2. Liga and plenty more. For excellent knowledge and insight, listen now.

11: The Scouted Football Podcast - Serie A Special

Joe is joined by long-standing Scouted contributor and Italian football expert Matt Santangelo on this week's pod. The lads discuss the sides who have featured the most under-23 players this season, including Milan, Bologna and AS Roma, as well as other individual players who have caught the eye. Tune in.

11: Serie A Special - The Scouted Football Podcast

Joe is joined by long-standing Scouted contributor and Italian football expert Matt Santangelo on this week's pod. The lads discuss the sides who have featured the most under-23 players this season, including Milan, Bologna and AS Roma, as well as other individual players who have caught the eye. Tune in.

10: The Scouted Football Podcast - An Afternoon with Ben Wilmot

Episode 10 is a Scouted Special. We were fortunate enough to sit down with England U-21 defender Ben Wilmot, currently on-loan at Swansea City from Watford. Ben joins Joe as the two chart his career so far, which has taken him from League Two to Serie A, via the Premier League, in a very short space of time. Don't miss it.

10: An Afternoon with Ben Wilmot - The Scouted Football Podcast

Episode 10 is a Scouted Special. We were fortunate enough to sit down with England U-21 defender Ben Wilmot, currently on-loan at Swansea City from Watford. Ben joins Joe as the two chart his career so far, which has taken him from League Two to Serie A, via the Premier League, in a very short space of time. Don't miss it.

9: The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 9

The Scouted Football Podcast returns as Joe is joined by Scouted co-founders Tom Curren and Stephen Ganavas for a Volume IV launch episode. Listen to the boys recap past handbooks, discuss coverstar Victor Osimhen, introduce a brand new individual player feature, and the lowdown on how to get Volume IV of the Scouted Football Handbook 2019.  It's all in there. Go on, tune in.

9: The Scouted Football Podcast - Vol. IV Launch

The Scouted Football Podcast returns as Joe is joined by Scouted co-founders Tom Curren and Stephen Ganavas for a Volume IV launch episode. Listen to the boys recap past handbooks, discuss coverstar Victor Osimhen, introduce a brand new individual player feature, and the lowdown on how to get Volume IV of the Scouted Football Handbook 2019.  It's all in there. Go on, tune in.

9: Vol. IV Launch - The Scouted Football Podcast

The Scouted Football Podcast returns as Joe is joined by Scouted co-founders Tom Curren and Stephen Ganavas for a Volume IV launch episode. Listen to the boys recap past handbooks, discuss coverstar Victor Osimhen, introduce a brand new individual player feature, and the lowdown on how to get Volume IV of the Scouted Football Handbook 2019.  It's all in there. Go on, tune in.

The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 8

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is underway and MLS is drawing to a close, so we've mashed the two together in Episode 8 of The Scouted Football Podcast. Scouted's Stateside representation Justin Sousa joins Joe to chat about his standouts from the 2019 season and to reflect on who's impressed in the U-17 World Cup so far. Don't miss it. Music: bensound.com

8: The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 8

8: The Scouted Football Podcast - U-17 World Cup and MLS Round-up

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is underway and MLS is drawing to a close, so we've mashed the two together in Episode 8 of The Scouted Football Podcast. Scouted's Stateside representation Justin Sousa joins Joe to chat about his standouts from the 2019 season and to reflect on who's impressed in the U-17 World Cup so far. Don't miss it. Music: bensound.com

8: U-17 World Cup and MLS Round-up - The Scouted Football Podcast

The FIFA Under-17 World Cup is underway and MLS is drawing to a close, so we've mashed the two together in Episode 8 of The Scouted Football Podcast. Scouted's Stateside representation Justin Sousa joins Joe to chat about his standouts from the 2019 season and to reflect on who's impressed in the U-17 World Cup so far. Don't miss it. Music: bensound.com

7: In Conversation with Not The Top 20 Pod - The Scouted Football Podcast

This week, Joe is joined by Ali Maxwell and George Elek of the fantastic Not The Top 20 Pod (@NTT20Pod) to discuss all things below the top flight in England. Over the course of a whistle-stop 45 minutes, the lads chat about their backgrounds and how they have developed their successful EFL podcast over time, as well as zeroing in on a number of noteworthy players in the English Championship and League One. Check it out. Music: bensound.com

The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 7

This week, Joe is joined by Ali Maxwell and George Elek of the fantastic Not The Top 20 Pod (@NTT20Pod) to discuss all things below the top flight in England. Over the course of a whistle-stop 45 minutes, the lads chat about their backgrounds and how they have developed their successful EFL podcast over time, as well as zeroing in on a number of noteworthy players in the English Championship and League One. Check it out. External Audio Credit: bensound.com

7: The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 7

7: The Scouted Football Podcast - In Conversation with Not The Top 20 Pod

This week, Joe is joined by Ali Maxwell and George Elek of the fantastic Not The Top 20 Pod (@NTT20Pod (https://soundcloud.com/NTT20Pod) ) to discuss all things below the top flight in England. Over the course of a whistle-stop 45 minutes, the lads chat about their backgrounds and how they have developed their successful EFL podcast over time, as well as zeroing in on a number of noteworthy players in the English Championship and League One. Check it out. Music: bensound.com

The Scouted Football Podcast - Episode 6

Episode Six is a Spanish special. Joe is joined by Spanish football expert and journalist David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) discussing his profiled players in the Scouted Football Handbooks, as well as those leaving their mark in La Liga and Segunda this season. External audio credit: bensound.com

6: The Scouted Football Podcast - Spanish Special with ESPN's David Cartlidge

Episode Six is a Spanish special. Joe is joined by Spanish football expert and journalist David Cartlidge (@davidjaca (https://soundcloud.com/davidjaca) ) discussing his profiled players in the Scouted Football Handbooks, as well as those leaving their mark in La Liga and Segunda this season. Music: bensound.com

6: Spanish Special with ESPN's David Cartlidge - The Scouted Football Podcast

Episode Six is a Spanish special. Joe is joined by Spanish football expert and journalist David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) discussing his profiled players in the Scouted Football Handbooks, as well as those leaving their mark in La Liga and Segunda this season. Music: bensound.com