Academy Under 21 Performance Analyst

Cardiff City Football Club Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional football club in Cardiff seeks an Academy Performance Analyst to lead the analysis for the Under 21 team, enhancing player and coach development. The role involves managing analysis processes for matchdays and training, utilizing advanced software tools. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in performance analysis in elite sports settings. This full-time role offers a flexible work schedule within the academy environment.

Qualifications

• A BSc (Hons) degree in a Performance Analysis or related subject, or working towards it.
• Previous experience of Performance Analysis in an elite football club’s academy.
• Have an understanding of industry leading analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Film and capture all U21s matches and ensure footage is shared.
• Analyse games to provide immediate feedback to coaching staff.
• Manage logistics of analysis equipment.

Skills

Performance Analysis

Understanding of analysis software

Communication

Education

BSc (Hons) in Performance Analysis or related subject

Tools

Spiideo

Sportscode

Hudl

Wyscout

Final Cut Pro

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Organisation: Cardiff City Football Club Limited
Salary: Depending on qualifications and experience
Location: Cardiff
Contract type: Permanent (Full time)
Closing date: 15 October 2025
Interview date: 22 October 2025

Job title: Academy Performance Analyst (u21’s)
Employer: Cardiff City Football Club
Location: Cardiff City Academy, Cardiff City Stadium, Vale Resort
Contract: Full Time
Salary: Depending upon experience
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week on a flexible basis to include evening and weekend working where required
Department: Academy
Reporting to: Academy Manager
Academy Head of Academy Analysis

Job purpose

The Academy works to a clear focus on learning and performance analysis across the Academy plays a pivotal role. The main purpose of this role is to lead the analysis workflow for the Under 21 team to maximise both player and coach development.

Main duties

• Matchday Analysis: Film and capture all U21s matches, and ensure footage is shared with relevant staff, players, and other stakeholders.
• Matchday Analysis: Analyse and live code games to provide immediate feedback to coaching staff and players, at half-time and full-time.
• Matchday Analysis: Manage the logistics of relevant analysis equipment.
• Post-Match Analysis: Liaise and work with coaching staff to provide feedback from previous game linked to the Academy game model and objectives of training cycle.
• Post-Match Analysis: Collection and management of data to compile match reports in line with the Academy game model.
• Post-Match Analysis: Create video clips to build best practice library in line with the Academy game model.
• Training and Player Development: Film all training sessions, and share with relevant staff/players on HUDL for immediate review.
• Training and Player Development: Clipping training into segments to assist breakdown and documentation of the session.
• Training and Player Development: Create video clips in line with training objectives and game model for framing purposes to support learning.
• Pre-Match Analysis: Analysis of opposition match footage and share with coaches.
• Pre-Match Analysis: Present opposition analysis to coaches, highlighting key areas in 5 moments of the game.
• Other Duties: Assist the Head of Academy Analysis with provision of analysis services across the academy.
• Other Duties: Contribute to the development and innovation of the academy-wide analysis service.

Person Specification

Essential:
Qualifications: A BSc (Hons) degree in a Performance Analysis or related subject, or working towards it
Experience: Previous experience of Performance Analysis in an elite football club’s academy
Knowledge: Have an understanding of industry leading analysis software including Spiideo, Sportscode, Hudl, Wyscout, Final Cut Pro, and Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:
Qualifications: A postgraduate degree in a Performance Analysis or related subject
Experience: Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Knowledge: In depth knowledge in databasing and reporting

Equality Statement

Cardiff City Football Club promotes equal opportunities in employment we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Safer Recruitment Policy

Cardiff City Football Club operates a ‘safer recruitment policy’ and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.