Welcome to the Pro Player Podcast. I’m your host, David Gough, and this is where we go beyond the game to explore the people, decisions, ideas and experiences that shape women's football at the highest level.

Every player has a story. Every team has a philosophy. And behind every successful club, there is a network of people making decisions long before the lights come on, the whistle blows and the first ball is kicked.

Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most fascinating parts of the modern professional game: recruitment.

Who gets identified? What separates potential from performance? How do clubs find the right player, not just for today, but for where they want to be tomorrow? And in an increasingly global game, how do you combine traditional scouting with data, relationships and an understanding of the person be ...