Africa Scouting Analyst: Video & Data Lead

PFSA Education Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle United is seeking a Scouting Analyst to cover African football. In recruitment, you will combine video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data to inform evidence-based recommendations for priority transfers.

You will scout, write concise reports, assess ability and potential, and create video clips of key traits. Occasional UK and international travel is expected in this UK-based role.

Qualifications

• A degree in sport, performance analysis, or related subject.
• Strong football knowledge and elite-level profiling.
• Experience with video scouting and producing player reports.
• Experience with Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode/Studio.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Scout and analyse players across African football, mainly through video.
• Identify players who fit the club's recruitment strategy, playing style and squad needs.
• Write concise player reports, recommendations and presentations.
• Assess current ability, potential and likely development path.
• Research African markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.
• Create video clips and telestrated presentations of key player traits.
• Carry out detailed evaluations of priority targets before transfer windows.
• Attend occasional live matches in the UK and abroad.

Skills

Video scouting

Data analysis

Report writing

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in sport/performance analysis

Tools

Wyscout

Hudl

Sportscode

Job description

Newcastle United is seeking a Scouting Analyst to cover African football. In recruitment, you will combine video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data to inform evidence-based recommendations for priority transfers.

You will scout, write concise reports, assess ability and potential, and create video clips of key traits. Occasional UK and international travel is expected in this UK-based role.