
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.
The FQ x @brisbaneroarfc Holiday Clinics have officially wrapped for another break! ⚽🐇
Over the past two weeks, clinics were delivered across all nine regions and for the first time, taken on the road to reach even more players in regional Queensland.
Thanks to all the players, parents, and coaches who made it one to remember.
Apr 18

Funding commitments have continued to be announced for Queensland clubs this week, as football continues to push the #EQUALISER Federal Election advocacy campaign in support of community football infrastructure investment from all political parties, its members and candidates in every electorate ⚽📈
As Queensland’s largest participation sport, we welcome commitments from all parties as we continue advocating to support the growth of our game.
Find out more about the #EQUALISER funding commitments to date on our website!
Apr 17

As part of #FemaleFootballWeek, we’re running an `𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑭𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍` Coaching Course on Sunday, 4 May 📋⚽
Whether you`re a current coach, player or parent, this is your chance to build skills, boost confidence and kick off your coaching journey and connect with like-minded women passionate about football.
📍 Meakin Park - Mappas Oval
🗓️ Sunday, 4 May
⏰ 8:30AM – 4:30PM
🔎 Head to the Coaching Courses page on the FQ website to register now!
Apr 17
