Services
Three focused services for clarity at different stages: where the player is now, what is happening in their performance, and what direction may make sense next.
Every FootTrap service is delivered as independent advisory work. FootTrap does not operate as an agency or academy scouting partner, does not work on commissions or player registration fees, and does not guarantee scholarships, contracts, or club placements.
Short service summaries are below. Full details are on each dedicated service page.
Who the player is. A global, long-term profile of the player that looks at how they think, move, decide, and perform under different game conditions. The evaluation covers soccer intelligence, technical execution, tactical understanding, positioning and spatial awareness, decision-making, performance under pressure, and transition reactivity. Best for: players, parents, coaches, and clubs who want an honest read on current level and development priorities.
What is happening in performance. A look at how a player influences the game in context, connecting technical actions to tactical role, game state, and opponent pressure. The analysis covers positioning, decision-making, tactical awareness, in-possession and out-of-possession performance, transitions, and match intelligence. Best for: competitive players, parents, and coaches who want clearer insight into a player's impact across real match moments.
What direction makes sense next. Player profiling and projection, college pathway strategy, and professional pathway guidance. This service helps players and families think through options with clearer context, with independent guidance and no placement guarantees. Best for: players and families, older youth and collegiate prospects approaching key pathway decision points, and coaches advising athletes.
Start with the free 30-minute Discovery Consultation. It's an opportunity to discuss your goals, ask questions, and determine which FootTrap service best fits your needs. We'll learn about the player's current situation, explain our process, and outline the most appropriate next steps. There is no pressure or obligation to purchase additional services.
Talk through the player's situation and identify the service that fits best.
Each service begins by understanding the player's goals, level, role, and the questions you want answered.
The player's footage, match moments, or pathway options are reviewed through an independent, development-focused lens.
Each service ends with clear development priorities or next-step actions. Player evaluations include a written evaluation highlighting strengths, areas for improvement, and development recommendations.
The FootTrap Difference
In youth and academy soccer, a player's pathway can be shaped by competing priorities, from league standing and roster decisions to promises of instant professional trials. As an independent soccer advisor, FootTrap has no secondary financial motives. We don't work on commissions or player registration fees, and we have no ties to academies, agencies, or club contracts.
That independence is why FootTrap provides analysis, evaluation, and strategic educational guidance only. Every recommendation is focused on the player's long-term development, not on guaranteed outcomes or placements.
Farid Hadj-Hamou brings five decades in the game, including 20+ years in coaching, player development, recruiting, and talent identification and evaluation. He is certified in scouting, performance analysis, opposition analysis, and data analysis.
FootTrap is based in Frisco, Texas, and supports athletes across DFW, the U.S., and internationally through virtual consultations.
Read Farid's full background and credentials →If you're unsure, book the free 30-minute Discovery Consultation. We'll learn about the player's current situation and help determine which FootTrap service best fits your needs, with no obligation to purchase.
A soccer player evaluation looks at who the player is: a global, long-term profile of their ability and development priorities. Match performance analysis looks at what is happening in performance: decisions, positioning, and impact with and without the ball across real match moments.
No. FootTrap does not guarantee scholarships, professional contracts, roster spots, or team placements. Each service provides honest, objective insight and practical development recommendations.
No. FootTrap does not operate as an agency or academy scouting partner, and does not work on commissions or player registration fees.
Yes. FootTrap is based in Frisco, Texas, and supports athletes across DFW, the U.S., and internationally through virtual consultations.
Take Charge of Your Soccer Pathway
Book a free 30-minute consultation directly with Farid Hadj-Hamou and find out which service fits the player's goals.