Data Scientist (Sports Analytics)

Singular Recruitment
London
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Data Scientist (Sports Analytics | Football Focus)

Were excited to be partnering with a new client a rapidly growing sports data consultancy that is extending its Data

Science team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business at the cutting edge of football analytics, where raw data is transformed into

actionable insights that drive smarter, evidence-based decisions for clubs, organisations, and partners.

With a clear focus on football, youll be delivering innovative data science solutions that support performance analysis,

recruitment, and strategic planning. The team combines technical excellence with a genuine passion for the game, ensuring

insights are both rigorous and impactful.

If youre someone who loves football and wants to push the boundaries of how data can shape the sports future, this is the

role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Apply advanced data science techniques to analyse football data and uncover insights on performance and tactics.

Build models and frameworks to profile teams and players identifying styles of play, strengths, and weaknesses.

Develop new metrics to evaluate players (e.g. efficiency in ball retention, progressive passin...

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