Al-Ettifaq’s Head of Scouting: Recruiting In Premier League, MLS & Saudi Pro League | The Overlap Breakdown

Welcome back to The Overlap Breakdown! In this episode, our host, Harrison, sits down with Thomas Spring, the Head of Scouting for Al-Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League. Thomas shares exclusive insights into his work in scouting across three clubs in three leagues: Bournemouth under Eddie Howe in the Premier League, New York Redbulls in Major League Soccer and currently the Saudi Pro League. He discusses the differences in player identification, recruitment strategies, and the unique challenges each league presents. With Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing football infrastructure and ambitions to elevate the domestic game, Thomas also explores the exciting future of the Saudi Pro League, its increasing investment, and what it takes to build a competitive squad on the global stage.

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