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Data Scientist (Football Club)

# Data Scientist (Football Club)

Singular Recruitment

## Job Description

This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI, data technology, and elite football analytics. As a Data Scientist, you’ll join a collaborative, high-performing team with a culture rooted in creativity, innovation, and excellence.

In this role, you’ll design and deploy data models that power decision-making across every area of the club — from strategy, tactics, recruitment, and performance, to pre- and post-match analysis. You'll also play a key role in supporting the club’s commercial operations, including e-commerce and fan engagement.

If you're passionate about using advanced data science to drive real-world impact in sport, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and apply statistical models and algorithms to analyse player performance, match outcomes, and tactical insights

- Collect, clean, and process football-related data from diverse sources

- Build clear, compelling visualizations and deliver insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

- Collaborate with analysts, coaches, and performance staff to understand requirements and translate them into actionable data solutions

- Stay up to date with advancements in sports analytics, machine learning, and data science methodologies

Your Background

- 3+ years of industry experience as a Data Scientist , plus a strong academic foundation

- Python Data Science Stack : Advanced proficiency in Python , including Pandas, NumPy and scikit-learn.

- Statistical & Machine Learning Modelling : Experience with a variety of ML techniques ( regression, classification, clustering, time-series forecasting )

- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Keras or PyTorch

- Model Deployment : Proven ability to productionise models, including building and deploying APIs

- Strong visualization and communication skills , with the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable insights for coaches, analysts, and execs

Highly Desirable Skills

- Football Analytics Experience : Familiarity with football-specific datasets (event, tracking, positiona l), and libraries like mplsoccer

- Advanced MLOps & Modelling : Experience with the Vertex AI ecosystem, especially pipelines, and advanced techniques such as player valuation , tactical modelling , etc.

- Bayesian Modelling : Knowledge of probabilistic programming (e.g., PyMC ) for uncertainty-aware predictions

- Stakeholder Collaboration : Demonstrated ability to work directly with stakeholders to scope, iterate, and deliver impactful solutions in fast-moving environments

What They Offer

- A chance to work on real-world data that impacts elite football performance

- Access to high-value datasets , sports science teams, and cross-disciplinary experts

- A flexible hybrid working model (1 day per month in the London office)

- The opportunity to grow within a digital-first team at a world-renowned football club

- The satisfaction of applying your engineering skills in an environment where your work directly influences results on the pitch

Posted October 4, 2026

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