DELIVERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALENTED QUEENSLANDERS
Football Queensland undertakes a long-term, repetitive and rigorous talent identification process for FQ Academy players.
Each player’s development is captured through FQ’s Talent Identification Database, a system that tracks and categorises players based on their football attributes and physical measures to provide the best opportunities for talented Queenslanders.
This database is accessible to state and national team coaches to provide them with in-depth insights and provides players with a unique identifier to support their progression to state and national teams.
How FQ Identifies Talent
The Pathway to National Teams
Talent Identification Events
FQ Academy events held throughout the year play an important role in the talent identification process.
Champions of #Winterfest26 🏆
Boys U10 Gold: @goldcoastknightsfc
Boys U11 Gold: @brisbanecityfc
Girls U11 Gold: Brisbane City
Boys U11 Silver: @samfordrangersfc
Girls U11 Silver: FQ Academy Wide Bay
Boys U10 Silver: @lionsfc1
Boys U11 Bronze: @coomera_fc
Boys U10 Bronze: @redlandsutd
Congratulations to all players, coaches and clubs who took part in #WinterFest26, and a special thank you to the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Wanderers and Caloundra FC for providing outstanding fields and facilities throughout the event 🙌
#visitsunshinecoast
Jul 3
The Step Out #FQAcademy State Championships are almost here ⚽
There`s plenty on offer for those attending this year`s Step Out FQ Academy State Championships, with a range of activities and development opportunities available for players, coaches, referees and parents throughout the tournament.
Supported by @veotechnologies and @stepout.ai coaches can take part in three dedicated coach development sessions, while aspiring referees can get involved in a range of workshops designed to build introductory skills and knowledge of the game.
Attending South Pine Sports Complex? Be sure to visit the Recovery Zone, delivered by our official physiotherapy partner @restorefunctionphysio Players can book compression boots, massage and strapping services to help stay fresh throughout the week.
📱Find out more via the official event webpage on the FQ website
@visitmoretonbay | #VisitMoretonBay
Jul 3
Indigenous Round in Full Effect 🖤💛❤️
As the season enters the home stretch, every point counts in the race for the Premiership. This Indigenous Round, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples while the stakes continue to rise on the pitch.
🎫 Don`t miss the chance to get out to your local ground and catch the action this weekend!
Jul 3
3 more Queenslanders on the world stage 💪✈️🇨🇳
Congratulations to #FQAcademy representatives Mitchell Bright, Zachary Harrison and Lucas Chandler on their selection in the CommBank #Joeys squad for the CFA U17 Invitational 2026 tournament, to be held between 5 – 13 July in Yinchuan, China.
Jul 3
Introducing the @stepout.ai FQ Academy State Championships 📊⚽
This exciting event partnership will strengthen talent identification across Queensland, providing FQ Technical Staff with innovative scouting tools to help monitor and identify the state`s emerging football talent.
Participating players will also gain access to advanced match analysis, statistics and video clips to support their development throughout the event.
Learn more on our website.
Jul 2
