1st Team Data Scientist

1st Team Data Scientist | Manchester City FC (Jobs in Football Data Analysis TheASPA)

Manchester City FC | Premier League ⏰ Closing Date: 16 November 2026

📍 Location: Manchester, England

⚽ Level: Men's First Team

💼 Contract: Full-time | Permanent

💰 Salary: Not specified

⏰ Closing Date: 16 November 2026

🎓 Qualification: Master's degree or equivalent industry experience

🎯 Focus: Football Data Science | Machine Learning | Performance & Recruitment

The Role

Manchester City are recruiting a 1st Team Data Scientist to join their First Team Analysis department.

Working alongside the Football Intelligence Data team, the successful candidate will develop statistical models and data-driven insights to support recruitment, training, tactical preparation and match strategy.

What You'll Do

• Develop statistical and machine-learning models.
• Analyse technical, tactical and physical performance data.
• Identify trends and predictive indicators of performance.
• Work with structured, unstructured and spatio-temporal data.
• Translate complex findings into actionable football insights.
• Collaborate with analysts, coaches and multidisciplinary teams.

What You'll Need

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative discipline.
• Advanced Python proficiency.
• Experience developing complex statistical models.
• Experience analysing spatio-temporal datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to football practitioners.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave, private healthcare and dental cover, discretionary bonus, pension and additional club benefits.

Apply

Apply through the official Manchester City / City Football Group careers website below here

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026.

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK.

1st Team Data Scientist | Manchester City FC (Jobs in Football Data Analysis TheASPA)