Academy Data Analyst at Sheffield United Fc

Sheffield United are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst to support the monitoring, analysis, and optimisation of academy players’ physical development across the Professional and Youth Development phases. Working within an interdisciplinary performance team, the successful candidate will help deliver data-driven insights to support player development, load management, and return-to-play processes. Academy Data Analyst ⚽ Key Responsibilities • Collect, analyse and interpret physical performance data using GPS and tracking technologies • Support player development through data-driven insights and reporting • Manage pitch-side GPS tracking during training and matches • Develop engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI and Excel • Work collaboratively with coaches, physios, medics and performance staff • Support research projects relating to physical development and performance ✅ Essential Criteria • Degree in Sport Science, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Statistics or similar • Experience using Excel, Power BI and data analytics tools • Understanding of statistical analysis methods • Experience within elite/professional sport environments • Ability to work evenings and weekends in line with academy schedules • Enhanced DBS & FA Safeguarding Children certification required ⭐ Desirable • Experience using Catapult GPS systems • Knowledge of force plate analysis • Experience within academy football • R, SQL and/or Python skills >> CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION FORM << Applications should be submitted to: careers@sufc.co.uk Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026 Academy Data Analyst | Sheffield United FC (Jobs in Sports Performance Analysis TheASPA) #DataAnalysis #FootballAnalytics #SportsScience #PerformanceAnalysis #GPS #PowerBI #FootballJobs #SheffieldUnited #ASPA Share this post: U21 Second Assistant Coach-Analyst | London City Lionesses 2 May 2026 Scouting Analyst Intern | Sunderland AFC 2 May 2026 Scouting Analyst Intern-Fully Remote, (London) | Sunderland AFC 2 May 2026 Simply fill in the job  details below and we will add your role to the jobs board This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Copyright © 2025 TheASPA - All Rights Reserved. Powered by We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Welcome! Check out my new announcement.