Recruitment analyst
Player recruitment analyst, scouting analyst
Recruitment analysts use data and video to find players who could improve a club’s squad, and present shortlists to the recruitment team.
Average salary (a year)
£26,000£50,000
StarterExperienced
Starter £26,000 to experienced £50,000
Typical hours (a week)
37 to 45
You could work
evenings and weekendsoccasionally
How to become a recruitment analyst
You can get into this job through:
University
You can do a degree in a relevant subject.
Most recruitment analysts have a degree in sports analysis, data science, mathematics, economics or a related subject.
Courses, badges and licences
Football’s governing bodies run courses that are recognised across the game.
The FA’s Talent Identification courses help you understand how scouts work.
Other routes
Publishing your own player analysis online, using public data, is a common way to show clubs what you can do.
What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You’ll need:
- data analysis skills, for example in Excel, SQL or Python
- experience with event data and scouting platforms
- the ability to explain data to non-specialists
- an understanding of player roles and tactics
What you’ll do
Day-to-day tasks
In your day-to-day tasks you could:
- screen players using data across many leagues
- build shortlists for positions the club needs
- watch video to check what the data shows
- write and present reports
- work with scouts and the head of recruitment
Working environment
You’ll mostly work at a desk at the training ground or from home, with some travel to matches.
Career path and progression
You could become a senior analyst, head of recruitment analysis or head of recruitment.
Current opportunities
1 live recruitment analyst job on Softfootball right now.
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Salaries and hours are typical figures for the UK and vary by club, league, location and experience. Last updated November 14, 2026.