Non-League Football Research Analyst

Job Description

Title: Non-League Football Research Analyst

Company Name: The Player Market Place

Vacancy: --

Age: 18 to 40 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 20000 - 20000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• At least 1 year
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• At least 1 year
• Freshers are also encouraged to apply.

• Age 18 to 40 years
• Only Male

Must enjoy sports and football and understand league structures/tiers.

We are seeking a detail oriented Research Analyst to compile a comprehensive database of non-league football clubs across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. The role involves identifying, verifying, and organising club data across multiple tiers of the football pyramid into a structured spreadsheet. This project requires accuracy, consistency, and strong research discipline.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Collection & Research

• Identify all non-league football clubs across:

  • England (National League System and below)

  • Scotland (outside SPFL)

  • Wales (Cymru Premier and below)

  • Ireland (regional leagues outside top tiers)

• Work through league structures tier-by-tier to ensure full coverage

• Source data from:

  • Official FA and league websites

  • Club websites

  • Verified football databases

2. Data Entry & Organisation

Build and maintain a structured spreadsheet including:

Required Fields:

• Club Name

• League Name

• Tier / Level (e.g. Step 1, Tier 7, etc.)

• Country

• City / Region

• Stadium Name

• Approx. Capacity (if available)

• Website URL

• Contact Email (if available)

• Social Media Links

3. Data Validation & Accuracy

• Cross-check all entries across multiple sources

• Ensure no duplication of clubs

• Standardise naming conventions (e.g. “FC”, “AFC”, abbreviations)

• Maintain consistent league and tier classification

4. Coverage Expansion

• Go beyond top non-league tiers (National League and equivalents)

• Include regional and grassroots leagues where possible

• Continuously update missing or incomplete data

Deliverables

• Master spreadsheet (Google Sheets)

• Fully structured, filterable database

• Clearly segmented by:

  • Country

  • League

  • Tier

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong online research skills

• High attention to detail and data accuracy

• Experience working with large spreadsheets

• Ability to follow structured processes

• Interest in football (preferred but not essential)

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the UK football pyramid

• Experience with data scraping or automation tools

• Familiarity with platforms like Transfermarkt, FA databases, or league directories

Working Structure

• Remote or freelance

• Output-driven (not time-driven)

• Clear weekly targets (e.g. number of clubs added)

Success Metrics

• % of total non-league pyramid covered

• Accuracy rate (minimal errors/duplicates)

• Completeness of key data fields

• Speed of database expansion

Estimated Scope

• England alone contains thousands of clubs across dozens of leagues and tiers

• Early tiers (Step 1–4) include ~300+ clubs, expanding significantly at lower levels

• Full UK & Ireland dataset expected to scale into thousands of entries