Home → Jobs
YDP Performance Analyst
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- 12 Nov 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- England
Closing date- 23 Nov 2025
The Role
Join Manchester City Academy as a YDP Performance Analyst and play a key role in shaping the future of elite youth football.
Manchester City’s Performance Analysis and Insights strategy is built around innovation, evidence-based decision-making, and a passion for player development. In this role, you will lead the delivery of bespoke performance analysis across the Upper Youth Development Phase (U15–U16), providing detailed insights that directly impact training, match performance, and individual learning plans. Working closely with coaches and multidisciplinary teams, you will design and present technical and tactical analysis, drive player reviews, and contribute to data-driven methods that enhance player profiling and progression.
As part of a world-class Academy environment, you’ll collaborate with a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement and excellence. We’re seeking an analytical thinker with strong communication skills, a deep understanding of football tactics, and a genuine desire to support player growth. If you’re experienced in video and data analysis, motivated by innovation, and eager to apply your expertise in a dynamic, developmental setting, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at one of the leading football academies in the world.
This is Your City
As part of our team, you will be entitled to 26 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday, private healthcare and a simply health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.
Your Impact
- Deliver high-quality performance analysis across the Youth Development Phase (U15–U16) in line with Manchester City’s Performance Analysis and Insights Strategy.
- Analyse player development through training and match performance to inform Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), transitions, and player pathways.
- Develop and maintain player databases and action trackers to monitor progress and support evidence-based development.
- Present data-driven insights and deliver engaging analysis sessions that enhance player understanding, learning, and feedback.
- Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary team to integrate analysis into coaching practice and evolve data-led approaches to player development.
- Contribute to academy-wide projects, including video library development and strategic initiatives, supporting continuous improvement across the analysis department.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Degree in Performance Analysis, Sports Science, or Coaching, with significant experience providing analysis support in youth or professional football.
- Strong understanding of football tactics, data management, and insights reporting, with a clear focus on player development.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and act as a positive role model for players.
- Excellent communication skills, proactive mindset, and an analytical, solution-focused approach.
- High competence in using video and data to deliver engaging, actionable feedback, with good knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP).
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Performance Analysis, Sports Science, or Coaching.
- Experience working within an elite youth development environment.
- Proficiency in creating dashboards (e.g., Tableau) and familiarity with industry-standard performance analysis tools.
- Understanding of psychological profiling, learning styles, and how these influence player development.
How to Apply
Please click “Apply Now” to begin your application.