First Team Performance Analyst

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.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in performance analysis within professional football, elite sport, or a comparable high-performance environment.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline such as Sports Science, Performance Analysis or related fields.
• Strong tactical understanding of football and the ability to analyse different playing styles and systems.
• Experience using performance analysis software and video coding platforms (Hudl Sportscode, Hudl Studio, Hudl StatsBomb, or equivalent).
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills — both verbal and visual — with the ability to present analysis confidently to coaches and players.
• Creative and innovative approach to presenting information, with the ability to distil and highlight key messages effectively.
• High attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workload and deliver high-quality analysis within time-sensitive environments.
• A clear understanding of the day-to-day demands of a professional football environment.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for performance analysis, continuous learning and contributing to team performance.

Desirable

• MSc in a sports-related discipline.
• UEFA Coaching Badge.
• Experience working within an EFL Championship or Premier League environment.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time role based at Portsmouth FC’s training ground, with travel to all home and away fixtures required.
• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required prior to appointment.
• Portsmouth FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.