Senior Data Scientist, Football Decision Support

Senior Data Scientist in Football

AS1

Remote (Europe) 📍| Spain preferred

At AS1, we are redefining how data shapes decision-making in football — from player performance to transfer strategy.

Behind every smart scouting decision, every undervalued player identified, and every strategic move in the market, there is a powerful combination of data, models, and football understanding.

That is exactly what this role is about.

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist who wants to operate at the intersection of football performance, market intelligence, and advanced analytics — and who is motivated by building models that directly influence real-world decisions.

Why this role exists

Modern football is no longer driven by intuition alone.

Clubs, agents, and decision-makers increasingly rely on:

•         Advanced performance metrics

•         Predictive modeling

•         Market intelligence and valuation systems

However, the real competitive edge comes from connecting these domains into a single decision-making framework.

At AS1, we are building that layer.

To do so, we need a data scientist who can transform complex data into clear, actionable, and strategic insights — in environments where decisions matter and timing is critical.

What you will work on

This role is about owning the intelligence layer of football decision-making.

You will design and deploy models that:

•         Evaluate player performance and potential

•         Identify market opportunities and inefficiencies

•         Support scouting and recruitment strategies

•         Inform player representation and transfer decisions

You will work with complex, multi-source datasets including:

•         Event and tracking data

•         Market and transfer data

•         Internal proprietary datasets

Your work will directly impact:

•         Player scouting and recruitment

•         Squad building and fit analysis

•         Transfer strategy and valuation

•         Strategic advisory to stakeholders

Much of what you will build will define how decisions are made going forward.

Where you will work

You will be part of a distributed team, working remotely across Europe, with a strong preference for Spain.

This setup allows:

•         Close collaboration with technical and football profiles

•         Flexibility in execution

•         Direct exposure to real decision-making processes

How you will work

You will collaborate across a multidisciplinary environment combining:

•         Data science and machine learning expertise

•         Football domain knowledge

•         Business and market understanding

You will work closely with:

•         Data engineers and data providers

•         Football analysts and scouts

•         External partners

This role suits someone who enjoys:

•         Building models that go beyond academic exercises

•         Working close to decision-makers

•         Translating complexity into clarity

•         Balancing rigor with real-world applicability

What kind of profile fits

Beyond technical skills, we are looking for someone who:

•         Thinks in terms of impact, not just models

•         Is comfortable navigating ambiguity and open problems

•         Combines analytical depth with football intuition

•         Is proactive, autonomous, and solution-oriented

•         Enjoys working in fast-paced, high-stakes environments

Experience in football analytics is highly valued, but mindset and problem-solving ability are critical.

Why this is a unique opportunity

•         Shape how data influences player careers and transfer strategy

•         Work at the intersection of performance analytics and football economics

•         Build proprietary models with real-world impact

•         Operate in a high-leverage environment with direct decision influence

•         Contribute to the next generation of football intelligence systems

We are not just analyzing the game.

We are helping define how decisions in football will be made.

Key responsibilities

•         Design and implement predictive models for player performance and valuation

•         Analyze large-scale, multi-source datasets to generate actionable insights

•         Develop proprietary algorithms to assess player potential and team fit

•         Collaborate with data engineers to ensure data quality and scalability

•         Translate complex outputs into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders

•         Stay at the forefront of data science and football analytics innovation

Required profile

•         5+ years of experience in data science and machine learning

•         Strong proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, numpy) and SQL

•         Solid experience in predictive modeling and statistical analysis

•         MSc (or equivalent) in a quantitative field (data science, statistics, physics, etc.)

•         Fluent in English (Spanish is a plus)

Nice to have

•         Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS)

•         Background in football analytics

•         Familiarity with providers such as Opta, Wyscout, or StatsBomb

•         Experience working with event and tracking data

Application process

Interested candidates should send:

•       CV

•       Short motivation letter

📩 To: hr@as1sports.com

📌 Email subject: Senior Data Scientist in Football

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.