First Team Performance Analyst

Role summary

Portsmouth Football Club is seeking a First Team Performance Analyst to join our Analysis
department. Working closely with the Head Coach, coaching staff and players, you will deliver
high-quality video and data analysis to support performance and inform decision-making
across all phases of the game.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the full analytical cycle, from opponent
preparation and live match support to post-match review, providing clear, actionable insights
that help drive individual and team performance in a high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the Head Coach’s playing philosophy and tactical
principles, using this to shape the focus of all analytical work.
• Lead and contribute to pre-match opponent analysis, producing detailed video packages,
tactical reports, and presentations for the coaching staff and players.
• Support the post-match review process, identifying key trends in performance, structure,
and playing style, and delivering insights to the coaching team in a clear and timely
manner.
• Travel to all home and away fixtures, providing real-time analysis during matches and
delivering actionable insights in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Analysis team to ensure all weekly documentation,
video clips, and reports are prepared and accessible for the coaching staff.
• Produce bespoke analysis projects as directed by the Manager and coaching team,
supporting research and development within the football department.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the first team squad, as well as
relevant opposition and loan players.
• Represent Portsmouth Football Club professionally at all times, modelling the club’s
values and behaviours.