Unearthed: Another Leeds United recruitment vacancy highlights 49ers transfer route

“Own the design and implementation of automated data analysis / visualizations / reports that provide fast, better than publicly available tools, information on player performance, player development, game tactics and results, manager performance and trends, etc. These tools should be “beautiful evidence” that conveys crucial insights in an efficient and multi-layered way, but not too complex, and will certainly include custom-developed data visualizations beyond what can be generated with BI tools like Tableau or Power BI.

“Proactively work with various internal and external parties to design intelligent ways to use data to understand and inform the game of football (this role will not be required to be the sole or final authority on data science or model design).

“Be responsive to various internal stakeholders in providing ad hoc data analysis and user support/education. Serve as an analyst, educator and trainer providing insight into issues as needed. This will require listening, communication and project management skills beyond simply developing reports or analyses.“

Leeds are turning to data-driven recruitment for transfers this summer and beyond

The appointment of Jordan Miles as head of recruitment already signaled that the club was focusing more on modernizing its approach to scouting and recruitment.