European American football just took a historic step forward.

The European League of Football (ELF) and the European Federation of American Football (EFA) have officially unified, creating a stronger, coordinated system to grow the sport across the continent.

This move strengthens operations, increases visibility, and accelerates the development of American football throughout Europe — and with expansion comes significant hiring needs across every level of the game.

More Teams. More Growth. More Jobs.

The reunification brings a surge of organizational needs as teams scale up operations, competition structures expand, and talent development pathways become more unified.

Roles now in higher demand across Europe include:

• Football operations and team personnel

• Scouts and player evaluators

• Analytics and data staff

• Video and performance personnel

• Front office support

• Marketing, digital content, and media

• Game day and logistics staff

• Player development and team support staff

For anyone pursuing a career in football, Europe just became one of the fastest-growing job markets in the sport.

How SMWW Helps You Land These Jobs

Sports Management Worldwide has spent two decades preparing students for careers in football — and the ELF–EFA reunification perfectly aligns with what SMWW training delivers.

Through SMWW Courses, You Learn How To:

• Understand football operations and how pro teams are structured

• Evaluate talent like a scout using film, metrics, and modern tools

• Apply analytics and performance data to support coaching and decision-making

• Build a career portfolio that European teams actively look for

• Network with executives, scouts, and team personnel through SMWW mentorship

• Position yourself for hiring by learning how teams recruit, interview, and select candidates

SMWW Football courses are led by former GMs, scouts, directors of football operations, data specialists, and executives with real hiring experience — the exact insights needed to break into a growing European market.

Why SMWW Students Are Well Positioned for Europe’s Football Expansion

SMWW training gives future professionals a competitive edge:

• Mentorship from industry veterans

• Professional scouting and operations skill development

• Career coaching and job-prep guidance

• Access to global networking opportunities

• A certificate respected by teams and football organizations worldwide

As European American football grows, teams need qualified people who can contribute immediately — and SMWW’s curriculum is built to create exactly those professionals.

The Future of Football in Europe Is Expanding — Be Ready for It

The reunification of the ELF and EFA marks one of the most important developments in international American football. With more teams, more structure, and more investment, the demand for trained football personnel will continue to grow.

SMWW provides the education, mentorship, and industry knowledge to help you take advantage of this moment and pursue a meaningful career in football — whether in Europe or anywhere the game continues to grow.

If you want to work in football, this is the time. Europe is rising, and SMWW can help get you there.