The Chris Gill Podcast 10+ different ANALYSIS jobs within professional football! #80
Sep 29, 2025
Dive into the fascinating world of football analysis! Discover the diverse roles from first-team analysts handling match prep to opposition analysts crafting game strategies. Learn about the impact of set-piece analysts and the hybrid coach-analyst role. Uncover the responsibilities of individual player analysts and goalkeeping specialists. Explore the importance of data analysts and GPS metrics in performance tracking. Plus, get insights on current job openings for aspiring analysts in the sport!
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Invest In Set-Piece Work
- Prioritize set-play work because roughly a third of goals come from set pieces.
- Invest time in corners, free-kicks, throws and restarts to gain small seasonal point advantages.
Coach-Analyst Hybrid
- Coach-analyst roles blur coaching and analysis, combining on-pitch delivery with coding work.
- This hybrid role suits analysts who hold coaching qualifications or coaches who learn analysis.
Give Players Individual Analysis
- Offer one-to-one analysis to accelerate individual player development, especially in academies.
- Use focused clips and tailored feedback to improve specific technical and tactical behaviours.