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What would football be without great creative players? Messi, Modric, Xavi, Iniesta, De Bruyne — the list of players who have inspired fans across the world with their ability to create glorious chances is extremely illustrious. For such players, football can often be seen as an art form, measured in special moments rather than pure numbers. However, it's impossible to ignore the importance of data and statistics within the modern game,...
Top teams regularly make illustrious claims about their status within the global football landscape. Clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United boast of having millions of supporters all over the world, while their stadium tours display jam-packed trophy cabinets to visiting tourists. When it comes to naming the most successful football club in the world, there are plenty of angles to come from and debates to be had. But in...
It's common in modern football for analysts and coaches to look far beyond the headline figures and statistics when assessing their team's level of performance. Despite pushback from some quarters of the football community, there's a growing understanding that looking at more than just final scores and total goals tallies can give us different insights about how a team is operating and how performances can be enhanced. A number of terms...
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09 Mar, 2026
Full time
City Football Group Manchester, UK
Closing Date of Applications – 16 March 2026 Please note, this role includes working shift patterns and weekend/matchday working. The role involves manual handling and use of machinery, chemicals, and fertilizers.   Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued network of partners, we are developing Manchester City’s future history.   The Role The Skilled...
09 Mar, 2026
Casual
City Football Group Manchester, UK
Closing Date of Applications: 22 March 2026 Please note, this role supports a summer residential programme during 25 June – 8 August 2026. To be considered, it is essential that you can attend a recruitment day on Sunday 29 March at City Football Academy. This is a non-residential role, supporting the safe supervision and movement of participants at City Football Academy during daytime hours only. Weekend work may be required to support excursions.   Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to...
09 Mar, 2026
Casual
City Football Group Manchester, UK
Closing Date of Applications: 22 March 2026 Please note, these roles support a summer residential programme during 25 June – 8 August 2026. To be considered, it is compulsory that you attend a recruitment day on Sunday 29 March at City Football Academy. You will be required to live onsite at the residential accommodation. You will be fully catered for .   Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together...
09 Mar, 2026
Contractor
City Football Group Manchester, UK
Closing Date of Applications: 22 March 2026   Please note, this is a short-term academic consultancy appointment. You will be required to commit to attendance at 2 pre-programme onsite meetings in June and 2-week onsite programme delivery 27 July – 7 August 2026 at City Football Academy (Monday – Friday, no weekends).   Our Story Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end. MCFC is built on a vision for sustainability, with an academy structure designed to support long-term first team success, to engagement with the communities in which we reside. Together with our passionate fans and valued...