The Association of Professional Football Analysis
Talent Pathway Analyst
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Full Time Cobham Training Ground, London, UK
Posted on July 27, 2026
Closes: August 6, 2026
Chelsea FC are seeking a Talent Pathway Analyst to help identify and track elite talent by combining player performance analysis, video scouting, and data-driven insights. Working closely with the recruitment and pathway teams, you will play a key role in supporting talent decisions and ensuring the club's player identification and development processes remain at the forefront of the game.
Location: Cobham Training Ground.
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time.
Closing date: 7th August 2026.
Key responsibilities:
- Produce detailed player background reports and talent profiles to support recruitment and player-pathway decisions.
- Collate and create high-quality video packages using professional telestration software.
- Track and monitor the performance of players across loan programmes, leagues, and territories.
- Analyse match data, player minutes, positional trends, and performance metrics.
- Deliver insightful weekly reporting for technical staff, Sporting Directors, and key stakeholders.
- Create engaging, professional presentations that communicate complex insights effectively.
- Support ad-hoc scouting, recruitment, and loan-management projects.
- Ensure compliance with all recruitment and loan department processes.
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What we're looking for:
- Experience in performance analysis, recruitment analysis, or loan analysis.
- Degree in Sports Analysis, Sport Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Strong proficiency in video analysis tools, particularly Piero and/or Hudl Studio.
- Confident interpreting performance data and translating insights into clear recommendations.
- Excellent presentation, organisational, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Outstanding football knowledge, with a strong understanding of player development, recruitment, and performance analysis.
- Full UK Driving Licence (FA Talent ID Level 3 desirable).
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