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.
Following feedback from the community and after further consultation with the Football Queensland Congress, the FQ Board has confirmed it will retain the existing 2026 fee structure for the 2027 season.
After seven years without an increase to player enrolment fees, modest adjustments have been made for 2027 to reflect inflation and changes in how transaction and technology costs are treated. We know decisions like these have a real impact on people across our game.
We are committed to acting in the best interests of the game, while listening carefully to our community. We won’t always get things right, and in this case we accept that we could have done better. When we need to, we are prepared to do things differently, reconsider our approach and keep working towards the best outcome for football across Queensland.
Find out more on the FQ website.
Oct 16
Queensland’s @auschampionship journey begins this weekend 🦁
After a season of unprecedented success, @lionsfc1 take their campaign onto the national stage as they begin their Australian Championship journey at home against South Hobart FC.
Having claimed the #NPLQLD Double, the Kappa Pro Series and Kappa Queensland Cup, alongside a run to the Australia Cup Semi Finals, Lions now turn their attention to their next challenge in what`s already been a season for the history books!
🏟️ Queensland, let’s get behind Lions at Luxury Paints Stadium this Sunday!
Oct 15
Thank You to the Partners Powering Our Game 🏆
The Queensland Football Convention and Queensland Football Gala brought our football community together to connect, learn and celebrate. We`re grateful to the partners whose support helped make these events such a success.
A special thank you to @thebildgroup, @mitresports, @kappa, @stepout.ai, @swbrokerage, @veotechnologies, @pilagroup, @muscosportslighting, @stayingalivehealth, @soccerscene.au, @hudl, @football.trainingtech, @catapult, @qld.digital and the Institute for Sports Tech Standards for your valued support throughout 2026.
Your partnership helps us deliver memorable experiences for Queensland`s football community both on and off the field.
Oct 14
Over 500 members of Queensland’s football community came together at Brisbane City Hall on Saturday night to celebrate the game’s outstanding achievers at the 2026 Queensland Football Gala 🏆✨
The annual awards event celebrated excellence across every level of the game, recognising the players, coaches, referees, volunteers and administrators whose dedication and contributions have helped shape football in Queensland throughout the 2026 season.
Congratulations to all of this year`s award winners and nominees for their passion, commitment and outstanding service to our game. Your efforts continue to inspire and strengthen the football community across Queensland
Oct 13
From grassroots football to representing Australia as Socceroo No. 542, Robbie Kruse’s journey has been shaped by the people around him. 👏
At the #QLDFootballConvention, Robbie explored the making of a professional footballer and reflected on the vital role coaches play, not only in developing talent, but in guiding players as people.
#ElevateTheDebate
Oct 11
