NovaEleven / Football recruitment

YOUR GAME.
TWO DESTINATIONS.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER.

Croatia or China? Compare what matters to your career, choose your preferred destination and submit your player profile for assessment.

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Destination preference is not a club offer. No guaranteed trial, contract, visa or competition participation.

01 / Choose your direction

One profile. A clear preference.

Both routes accept profiles from all positions. Availability depends on actual club requirements and individual eligibility.

European destination

Croatia

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NovaEleven Croatia campaign — all positions

Consider this route if your priority is building your career within European football.

Choose Croatia
Asian destination

China

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NovaEleven China campaign — all positions

Consider this route if you want to explore a career chapter in Asia and are prepared for relocation.

Choose China

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02 / Compare before choosing

Choose the right fit.
Not just the destination.

These are decision-making considerations, not a ranking of leagues or a promise about an individual club. Your role, coach, contract and registration prospects matter most.

Croatia / European career focus

Potential advantages

  • A European base may suit a player whose long-term target is to progress within European football.
  • For players already based in Europe, relocation and contact with family may be easier than a move to East Asia.
  • A suitable coaching environment and meaningful playing time can help build a stronger match portfolio.

Challenges and trade-offs

  • A European location does not guarantee scouts, a future transfer or participation in UEFA competitions.
  • Development has limited value without a realistic first-team role; ask how you fit the squad.
  • Do not assume a large financial package. Confirm net pay, housing, payment dates and any conditional bonuses.
  • Language, residence and registration requirements still need to be checked for your individual circumstances.

Consider Croatia if: your priority is a European base and the specific club offers a credible sporting plan.

Select Croatia

China / Asian career focus

Potential advantages

  • A suitable engagement can help you build professional experience and contacts within Asian football.
  • Working in a different football environment can broaden your adaptability and international experience.
  • A club-confirmed relocation package may make the move attractive; compare the complete offer, not salary alone.

Challenges and trade-offs

  • For Europe-based players, distance and time-zone differences can make family contact and visits harder.
  • Language and everyday logistics may require more support, depending on your experience and language skills.
  • Club-specific foreign-player eligibility, available registration places and work requirements need checking.
  • Do not assume higher pay or an easier route to selection. Clarify expectations, payment protection and your role.

Consider China if: an Asian career chapter matches your goals and you have a verified offer with adequate sporting and relocation support.

Select China
Questions to answer before accepting either route
Priority Croatia China
Career direction Does a European base support your next step? Does an Asian career chapter support your next step?
Sporting role Who plays your position? What is the coach's plan? What role is offered and can you be registered?
Money Compare guaranteed net income, taxes, housing, insurance, currency, payment dates and bonuses. No destination automatically offers the better package.
Relocation Check travel, language, residence and accommodation. Check travel, language support, work status and housing.
Continental competitions Only if the club qualifies and the player is eligible. Only if the club qualifies and the player is eligible.
No salary comparison or current foreign-player quota is asserted here. Exact rules and offers must be verified for the relevant club, season, nationality and registration window.
03 / The process

Football first. Clear next steps.

01

Choose & submit

Select one destination and your primary position. Add your playing history and recent match footage.

02

Assess the evidence

Relevant profiles can be evaluated through full matches, references and discussion of their suitability.

03

Verify the next step

Any invitation or offer requires club approval, status checks and a clear written agreement.

1. Preferred destination *

Choose one route. This is a preference, not a confirmed place with a club.

2. Player details
3. Football evidence
Select a destination and primary position.

Before you apply

Clear answers.

Can every position apply for either destination?

The form accepts every listed position for either destination. This does not establish eligibility or a vacancy. In particular, foreign-player and position-specific registration rules must be checked before a profile can progress.

Which destination pays more?

No verified salary comparison is offered here. Compare actual written offers, guaranteed net income, living costs and benefits rather than assuming a country pays more.

Do I need professionally edited highlights?

No. Full-match footage is welcome. If you do not have suitable footage, obtain it before completing the profile. Lack of an edited highlight video is not a reason to pay a trial fee.

Should I travel after submitting my profile?

No. A profile is not an invitation. Do not travel without a verified written invitation, agreed costs and the correct entry and activity permissions.

Are NovaEleven and the leagues officially affiliated?

No affiliation or endorsement is claimed. HNL, Chinese Super League, UEFA and AFC competition marks in the posters are references only. Continental competition participation is not guaranteed.