We sit down with elite scout and best-selling author Chris Robinson to talk football recruitment, his journey, and what it takes to succeed in scouting.
By Jamie Smith
03 Mar 2026
Oh... it's great to be back! We're thrilled to launch Season 2 of Extra Time with an exceptional guest — Chris Robinson, one of the most respected elite scouts in modern football.
Chris has held senior recruitment roles at some of the biggest clubs in world football, including Chelsea and Southampton. His expertise in talent identification and player recruitment is unparalleled. But Chris is also a best-selling author — his book 'The Scouting Game' has become a manual and reference guide for aspiring and experienced scouts navigating the complex world of football recruitment.
Beyond his club work, Chris has built a substantial social media presence where he shares insights, answers crucial questions about scouting, and discusses the evolving landscape of modern football recruitment. In this episode, we dive deep into his journey, what it takes to succeed as an elite scout, the principles behind 'The Scouting Game', and the future of player recruitment.
We loved this episode, and we hope you love it as much as we did!
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