Ope Aina is a Regional Scout for Burnley FC, specializing in identifying academy talent within London for the 16-21 age range. He previously scouted for Arsenal F. C. , focusing on younger age groups. He holds a Talent ID Level 2 certification and a degree from BIMM University.
He made a unique career transition from being a Business Analyst working on HR transformation projects to becoming a talent scout in professional football.
Ope Aina
Regional Scout at Burnley Football Club
United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Youth Talent Identification
His career is centered on identifying and assessing football talent, from foundation phase (U9s) at Arsenal to the 16-21 age range at Burnley FC.
London Football Scene
His scouting responsibilities for both Burnley FC and Arsenal F. C. have been geographically focused on identifying talent within London and Hertfordshire.
Player Progression
[Predicted] His focus on specific age brackets (U9-U11 and 16-21) suggests a deep interest in the developmental pathways for young athletes.
Media Appearances
Ope has no verified media appearances
Work History
7-2025
Regional Scout at Burnley Football Club
7-2024 - 7-2025
Talent ID Scout at Arsenal F.C
9-2023 - 10-2025
Business Analyst at SSP Group plc
Education
10-2016 - 6-2019
Bachelor's degree from BIMM University
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Location : United Kingdom
Job Level : N/A
Designation : Regional Scout at Burnley Football Club
