Derby County are seeking to recruit an Academy Performance Analyst Lead to join our Academy Performance Analyst team at our Category One Academy, at Moor Farm Training Ground.
Working for Derby County Football Club offers a unique and privileged opportunity to be part of one of England’s most historic and passionately supported clubs. With a proud legacy, a dedicated fan base, and an exciting vision for the future, Derby County offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment both on and off the pitch.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the Academy Performance Analysis department. This role ensures timely and high-quality analysis through video and data for all players across the Academy, as well as monitoring and tracking player development.
You will support the development of the integrated club-wide approach to providing data-driven insights for performance evaluation, player recruitment, sports science and medicine. Responsible for delivering the performance analysis specifically for the U21 and B Team.
Key Role Responsibilities:
U21 Performance Analyst Responsibilities
* Support alignment between U21s and First Team by working closely with the Lead First-Team Analyst.
* Film and analyse the U21 team and individual performances in training and matches.
* Deliver pre-match, live, and post-match analysis to support player and coach feedback.
* Collaborate with coaches to create statistical and video presentations for performance reviews.
* Develop player performance profiles using data and trend analysis.
* Conduct opposition analysis and provide game insights using telestration tools.
* Maintain a current match/event database and produce motivational and educational video content.
* Share relevant analysis materials with players and staff across platforms.
* Continuously develop skills through training and research, including collaboration with external specialists and academic partners.
Academy Lead Performance Analyst Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the Academy Analysis team in line with the Academy Performance Plan and the manager's directives.
* Oversee all Academy analysis operations from U9–U21, ensuring timely match analysis, feedback, and support.
* Provide detailed opposition analysis and assist coaching staff with performance insights and game planning.
* Ensure accurate use of individual and team data to inform ILPs and key decisions.
* Maintain match/event databases and ensure consistent delivery of analysis and educational content using appropriate tools and methods.
* Report to the Academy Manager and ensure all staff and players have access to high-quality analytical resources.
Essential personal characteristics and experience:
* Experience working in a performance analysis role within the football environment at an elite level and/or knowledge of coaching elite players
* Experience as a Head of Performance Analysis in either an elite First Team or Academy setting, with line management responsibility
* Experience of working in a Category 1 Academy is desirable
* Experience in the manipulation of performance data sets and visualisations
* Experienced user of software such as Tactic, Hudl, Sportscode, Studio, Wyscout, StatsBomb, BePro with demonstrable knowledge of other performance analysis software
* Advanced coding & visualisation abilities such as R, Python, XML, XSLT, Power BI is desirable
* Demonstrable extensive technical & tactical football knowledge with the ability to contextualise the knowledge for player-facing material
* Excellent IT skills and knowledge of databases, SQL and reporting capabilities, and working with raw data files such as XML & CSV
* Robust skills and knowledge of videography, coding, data analytics and animating
Qualifications:
* Undergraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)
* Postgraduate qualification in an appropriate discipline (E.g. Performance Analysis, Sports Science)
* UEFA-recognised coaching qualification or overseas equivalent (e.g. B Licence)
Salary is competitive, dependent on experience. This is a full-time role, and due to the demands of professional football, there is a requirement for weekend and evening work, as well as regular national travel.
Derby County Football Club is an Inclusive Club for all and is committed to Equality and Diversity.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 12 October 2025.
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