1st Team Performance Analyst

Be Part of a Legacy Bigger Than the Game

At Al-Qadsiah Club we’re creating more than teams—we’re crafting a legacy that goes beyond the game, making an impact both on and off the field. Driven by ambition, synergy, and innovation, we aim to inspire generations while shaping the future of Saudi sports.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be part of something larger than yourself. At Al-Qadsiah, you’ll play a key role in shaping our legacy, contributing to the nation’s sports vision, and making history every step of the way.

Overview:

As the 1st Team Performance Analyst at Al-Qadsiah Club, you will support the delivery of the club’s performance analysis process across training and matches. You will integrate video and data to provide objective performance insights, support game plan development, and contribute to live decision-making processes aligned with the club’s game model.

Key Responsibilities:

Opposition Analysis

• Create and deliver opposition analysis using video and data to support game plan preparation
• Provide detailed tactical analysis on opposition teams and individuals
• Identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities linked to the club’s game model
• Ensure opposition analysis content is organised and accessible for coaching and analysis staff

Best Practice and Qadsiah Analysis

• Provide tactical best practice examples to support coaching and opposition analysis workflows
• Produce training and match-based best practice content to support pre-match preparation
• Maintain databases linked to the game model and positional profiles for longitudinal analysis
• Ensure all game model evidence is effectively tracked and organised

Live Analysis and Match Support

• Support matchday filming operations and live video workflows
• Deliver live coding during matches and training to support post-match review and in-game decision-making
• Provide live feedback and half-time video support to coaching staff
• Support live capture and feedback processes during training and matches

Collaboration and Department Support

• Support the wider analysis department workflows and research projects
• Contribute to individual player development analysis and player meeting preparation
• Maintain professional standards and engage in continuous professional development
• Support additional duties aligned with departmental needs

Qualifications

Desirable :

• Master’s degree in Performance Analysis or a related field
• Certification in Football Analysis (e.g. PFSA, Barça Innovation Hub, FA courses)
• UEFA coaching qualifications or formal tactical training

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Performance Analysis or a related field
• Advanced tactical understanding of game models, systems, and structures
• Experience working as a performance analyst within professional football
• Ability to translate complex information into clear and actionable insights
• Proficiency in video analysis tools such as Hudl, Wyscout, and Sportscode
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in high-pressure environments
• Experience producing detailed reports and presentations for coaches and players
• Fluency in English

Desirable:

• Experience analysing football performance data using platforms such as Impect, Skillcorner, Wyscout, and Stats Perform
• Knowledge of data visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience leading or mentoring staff within an analysis department
• Experience working within the Middle East
• Multilingual capability

Why Join Al-Qadsiah?

Be Part of the Legacy: Join a club that’s redefining the future of Saudi sports, striving to lead the competition and set new standards of excellence.

Experience the Culture: Thrive in an environment that values quality, accountability, diversity, synergy, innovation, and ambition, while embracing harmony—this is the Qadsiah Way.

The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Al Qadsiah SC to make this appointment. All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.

If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.