Michael Mulhern Football Consultancy

Pathways are rarely about a list of clubs and a hopeful email. They are about who knows the player, who picks up the phone, and whether the introduction comes from someone the destination already trusts.

This is a service built on relationships across professional and international football, used by players seeking the right next step, by families considering an international move, and by clubs, universities and academies looking for credible candidates. Every placement is bespoke, so there are no standard packages. Get in touch to discuss what you need.

01

International Placement Support

For players and families navigating a move to a new club, academy or programme, at home or overseas. Guidance on options, timing and what to expect, backed by direct introductions where the fit is right.

02

Trials, Transitions & Introductions

Targeted introductions to clubs, academies and trial opportunities that match the player's level, position and ambition. No scattergun applications. A small number of well-judged conversations.

03

University & Scholarship Pathways

Support for players considering university football programmes in the UK, USA and beyond. Help identifying the right level of programme and making the introductions that matter.

04

Long-List Creation

For institutions, a structured list of players matched to your programme's level, positional requirements, academic expectations and pathway structure.

05

Short-List Creation

A refined list of high-priority candidates with suitability rankings, performance notes, projected development and behavioural observations.

06

Recruitment Cycle Support

Comprehensive support across your annual recruitment cycle: identification, evaluation, communication with staff, short-listing and pathway recommendations.

Who this is for

Players seeking trials or new clubs

From grassroots stepping up to academy level, through to senior players looking for the right next club at home or abroad.

Players seeking university programmes

Players considering UK university football, USA collegiate scholarships, or international student-athlete pathways.

Families navigating international moves

Families weighing up a relocation or international placement, needing trusted insight before committing.

Clubs & academies recruiting players

Programmes looking for credible candidate identification, independent evaluation and structured short-listing.

Universities seeking student-athletes

University football programmes (UK, USA and international) seeking to fill specific positional or scholarship requirements.

Schools placing students onward

Schools supporting students into the next stage: academy, university or club football, in the UK or overseas.

Format & delivery

Initial Conversation & Brief

A no-obligation conversation to understand the player, family or institution and what the right outcome looks like.

Identifying the Right Match

Drawing on direct experience across the professional and international game to identify clubs, programmes or candidates that genuinely fit, not a long list of unlikely options.

Making the Introduction

Where the fit is right, a direct introduction is made through established relationships, with the context and credibility that comes from a UEFA A Licence coach.

Follow-through & Support

Ongoing involvement through trials, conversations and decisions, until the right placement is secured or the next step is clear.

Enquire about a pathway

Every placement is different. Get in touch to discuss the player, the destination, or the brief, and the right way forward.