YDP Performance Analyst

Location:

Manchester, GB

Opening Date: 10 Nov 2025

Full Time / Part Time:
Full Time

Contract Type:
Permanent

Closing Date of Applications – 23/11/2025

Manchester City is an English Premier League club whose roots began in East Manchester. From its first incarnation as St Mark’s West Gorton in 1880, the club became Manchester City FC in 1894. Behind each title lies emotion, moments and memories that resonate with millions of supporters around the world. Manchester City fans are known for their commitment and togetherness, as a Club that fights to the end.

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.

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 simple health cash plan, an annual discretionary bonus, plus a range of partnership and lifestyle discounts.

• 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).

• 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.

City Football Group promotes equal opportunities in employment and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose skills and experience seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you only if you are selected for an interview.

Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Due to our safeguarding promise, all UK based CFG roles will be subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment with us. This will be either a basic, standard or enhanced check depending on the job role and responsibilities.

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