First Team Performance AnalystPortsmouth FC

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.

About The Candidate

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

Desirable

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.

About The Club

General information 

We promote an equal, diverse, and inclusive workplace and we are committed to providing the best experience for our colleagues. As a business we aim to be as representative of as many sections of society as possible, and for each colleague to feel respected and able to give of their best every day. We ensure that we treat people the right way, promote respect and believe that making the most of our differences is the key to the success of our business.

We take a robust approach to modern slavery and human trafficking and our organisation is absolutely committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in our corporate activities, and to ensuring that our supply chains are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Safeguarding
Portsmouth Football Club is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to ensuring that any club related activity will be in a safe environment where children, young people and adults at risk are protected from harm or abuse whilst under our care.

We acknowledge that every child, young person, or adult at risk who plays or participates in football should be able to take part in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from poor practice and abuse. Portsmouth Football Club recognises that this is the responsibility of every adult involved in our club.

We must always respect the dignity and spirit of all people, including children, young people and adults at risk. Treat everyone fairly, encourage a supportive and positive environment to promote healthy competition, skill development, fun and achievement. Avoid contact or conduct that may be interpreted or defined as inappropriate.