The Association of Professional Football Analysis
First Team Performance Analyst
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Full Time Portsmouth
Posted on June 22, 2026
Closes: June 30, 2026
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.
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Personal Specification
Essential Role Specification
- 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 distill and highlight key messages effectively.
- High attention to detail and the ability to prioritize 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.
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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.
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The Club will not consider applications via third parties.
To apply, send your CV and cover letter to hr@pompeyfc.co.uk no later than 5pm on 30 June 2026.
Interviews are expected to be held in Portsmouth in the week commencing 13 July 2026.
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If you don’t hear from us within 7 days of the closing date, please consider that your application was unsuccessful.
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