The Chris Gill Podcast 10+ different ANALYSIS jobs within professional football! #80
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of football analysis! Discover the diverse roles from first-team analysts handling match prep to opposition analysts crafting game strategies. Learn about the impact of set-piece analysts and the hybrid coach-analyst role. Uncover the responsibilities of individual player analysts and goalkeeping specialists. Explore the importance of data analysts and GPS metrics in performance tracking. Plus, get insights on current job openings for aspiring analysts in the sport!
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Analysis Role Specialization
- The single first-team analyst role has fragmented into many specialist roles across clubs.
- This expansion lets clubs deep-dive into topics and improve performance in narrow areas.
Build First-Team Analyst Skills
- Prepare to work closely with coaches and managers when aiming for first-team analysis roles.
- Focus on match prep, live coding, and post-match debriefs to add immediate value.
Dedicated Opposition Focus
- Opposition analysts focus solely on the upcoming opponent rather than the home team's match.
- They feed detailed opponent plans into first-team preparations days before the fixture.