* Finch Farm, Finch Lane, Halewood, Liverpool
Overview
Everton Football Club is one of world sport's most respected and revered names – a by-word for innovation, professionalism and community.
Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious and research-driven Data Scientist to join our Men’s 1st Team Performance Insights department. The role transforms complex football data into clear, actionable intelligence that enhances decision-making across coaching, recruitment, performance, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and validate statistical and machine‑learning models that forecast performance and quantify key behaviours across players, possessions, and tactical patterns.
* Design and implement metrics that quantify player effectiveness, team cohesion, and stylistic compatibility.
* Construct simulations and analytical frameworks to assess risk, evaluate "what-if" scenarios, and quantify uncertainty in decision‑making.
* Ensure all modelling approaches are robust, interpretable, and grounded in sound probabilistic and statistical principles.
* Work closely with the wider team to validate concepts, deploy models efficiently, and maintain high standards of reliability and scalability.
* Build internal tools and visual applications to make insights accessible to key stakeholders.
* Communicate findings clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, translating complex outputs into football‑relevant insight.
* Keep abreast of modern advances in sports analytics, machine learning, and AI, and proactively disseminate insights to colleagues.
Who We Are Looking For
You are an innovative problem‑solver with strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. You will need to grasp relevant footballing problems, formulate them mathematically, and find solutions using suitable analytical and numerical methods.
You hold a degree in a quantitative field and have a strong foundation in statistics alongside hands‑on machine‑learning experience. You are highly proficient in SQL and Python or R, and can manipulate real‑world data effectively.
You are an excellent communicator who collaborates with diverse stakeholders and conveys technical ideas simply and efficiently.
You have a deep interest in football and a strong understanding of the game’s strategic nuances.
Role Details
The role is permanent and will be based at Finch Farm training ground in Liverpool (Halewood). It is a 40‑hour per week position. Closing date of this advert is Friday 2nd January 2026.
Safe Recruitment Practices
This role requires either an Enhanced or Basic DBS check or evidence of subscription to the DBS Update Service.
Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK will be discussed if your application is successful.
Equity & Inclusion
Everton is committed to ensuring everyone is respected, celebrated, and empowered for who they are, regardless of their identity. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, and those from racially diverse communities.
We are dedicated to supporting the physical and mental/emotional wellbeing of all our people. If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and require reasonable adjustments to the application/interview/onboarding process, please let us know by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team via email-careers@evertonfc.com.
Closing Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a substantial amount of applications.
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