Too many players are being lost at crucial stages of their development, according to a former Red Devils player, who is trying to help
Former Manchester United striker Febian Brandy is bringing his expertise and know-how to a new app called Skouted, which will level the playing field between the top level of football and those players looking to make it in the professional game.
Skouted will be launched later in April and will provide a platform for players to get noticed, and for clubs and scouts to find the players they seek.
Brandy’s experience at United, where he played for 13 years as a youth and reserve-team player, gives him a unique perspective into the difficulties some players have in making their way in the game having been let go by clubs at crucial stages of their development.