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The Kyrgyz Football Union (KFU) is an association of legal entities whose activities are aimed at the development and popularization of all varieties of football in the Kyrgyz Republic. KFU is the only organization recognized by FIFA and AFC that ensures control over the development of football in the country.

About the Position

We are looking for an innovative and experienced specialist who will build and head the analytics department from scratch. You will be responsible for the collection, systematization, and in-depth analysis of football data for the national teams and the academy, providing the coaching staff and management with objective information for decision-making.

Main Tasks:

· Search, selection, and formation of a strong team of qualified football analysts.

· Organization of a training and professional development system for analysts within the department, and implementation of unified data processing standards.

· Development and delivery of specialized courses, seminars, and master classes in football analytics for coaches, scouts, and specialists of clubs and academies.

· Building the structure and organizing the effective work of the analytics department.

· Collection, processing, and detailed analysis of data on matches, the training process, and players' physical parameters.

· Preparation of high-quality pre-match and post-match reports (opponent analysis, self-analysis).

· Implementation, configuration, and control of the use of specialized analytical software (Wyscout, Hudl, etc.).

· Development of a selection and scouting system based on statistical data (data-driven scouting).

Requirements:

· Experience as a head of an analytics department, senior or lead video analyst in a professional football club or national team for at least 3 years.

· Advanced proficiency in professional analytical software (Wyscout, Hudl, Sportscode, InStat, tracking systems, etc.).

· Deep understanding of football tactics and the ability to translate complex statistical data into understandable football language.

· Skills in working with databases and data visualization tools (knowledge of Python, R, SQL, or Tableau will be a strong advantage).

· Strategic thinking and leadership qualities.

· Knowledge of Russian and/or English language.