
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
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Player Identification
Players are identified by their club or FQ talent identification staff from the age of 12 to 21
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Database Logging
Players are logged in the talent ID database and tracked over time
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Performance Tracking Measures
A player's football attributes and physical measures are monitored in conjunction with clubs and FQ Academy Centres
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Invitation to Camps and Events
Based on performance players are invited to attend state and National events and identification camps
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Professional Career
Player's data can be accessed by state and national team coaches that work with professional clubs
The Pathway to National Teams





Talent Identification Events
FQ Academy events held throughout the year play an important role in the talent identification process.
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Talent Recognition
Talent recognition occurs at the FQ Academy State Carnival which is held in April with FQ Academy regional centres and FQ Academy QAS players competing to earn selection on state teams.
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Talent Validation
Talent validation is completed at the National Youth Championships in July where state and territory team players from across Australia compete to be earmarked for national team representation.
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Talent Verification
Talent verification takes place at the FQ Academy State Championships held in July and September allowing FQ Academy Tier 1 clubs to compete against FQ Academy Centres.
As the new season nears, there are plenty of learning opportunities for coaches across the state 🙌
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Feb 11

The weekend in photos 📷
Check out some of the best action shots from around the grounds from the opening round of #NPLQLD Women`s action!
📷 Eastern Suburbs FC, Brisbane City FC, Mitchelton Football Club, Josh Springfield
Check out all the results from the weekend on Squadi, and watch highlights on #FQTV
Feb 11

Knights stun the reigning Premiers ⚔️
All eyes were on Imperial Corp Stadium over the weekend, as newly promoted @goldcoastknightsfc sent out a warning to the rest of the #NPLQLD with an emphatic 2-0 Football Foundation Cup Win over Brisbane City!
📺 Head to #FQTV to watch highlights from the weekend
Feb 10
