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Performance Data Scientist - Manchester City Men's First Team
Manchester City
City Football Group (CFG) is the holding company established to oversee the creation and administration of a network of linked clubs and other footballing operations under the aegis of Manchester City.
Job Posted- 17 Aug 2026
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 31 Aug 2026
The Role
This role sits at the intersection of performance science, machine learning and practical football decision making. You will help shape how the First Team uses data to better understand player health, availability, physical performance and injury risk.
You will lead the development and validation of predictive models and data products, working with complex longitudinal datasets to test ideas, refine approaches and turn findings into useful outputs for practitioners.
A key part of the role is translating advanced analysis into tools people can use with confidence. That may include explainable AI outputs, dashboards and web-based applications, alongside sensible monitoring so solutions remain robust and relevant over time.
You will work closely with colleagues across Sports Medicine, Physical Performance, Football Intelligence and Technology to move prototypes into production, define analytical requirements and contribute to wider Performance AI work across the Club and Group.
What You'll Bring
- MSc, PhD or equivalent industry experience in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence or a similar quantitative discipline.
- Experience designing, training and validating machine learning or deep learning models.
- Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in performance, sport, healthcare or a comparable high-performance environment.
- Highly proficient in Python and SQL, with experience working with complex datasets.
- Experience developing end-to-end machine learning workflows from research through deployment, including model validation, explainability, calibration and monitoring.
- Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear, practical recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
Why Choose Us
Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.
As part of our team, you will receive 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.
Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.
How to Apply
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