Department: Football Operations, Recruitment
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026
Role Overview
Newcastle United is looking for a Scouting Analyst to cover African football. Working in the recruitment department, you will combine video analysis, scouting intelligence, market knowledge and data to make evidence-based recommendations and help build the club's list of priority transfer targets.
Role Responsibilities
- Scout and analyse players across African football, mainly through video.
- Identify players who fit the club's recruitment strategy, playing style and squad needs.
- Write concise player reports, recommendations and presentations.
- Assess current ability, potential and likely development path.
- Research African markets, competitions, academies and player pathways.
- Create video clips and telestrated presentations of key player traits.
- Carry out detailed evaluations of priority targets before transfer windows.
- Attend occasional live matches in the UK and abroad.
Person Specification
- A degree in sport, performance analysis, sports science or a related subject.
- Strong football knowledge, including player profiling at elite level.
- Knowledge of African football markets, competitions and academies.
- Experience in video scouting and writing evidence-based player reports.
- Experience with Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode or Studio.
- Strong presentation, video editing and written communication skills.
- Willing to travel in the UK and internationally.
The role is UK-based and the club does not sponsor visas.
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