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David Edridge

David Edridge

London

Summary

Highly motivated and Enthusiastic individual with 11 years experience working in the world of football. Technically savvy, using unique and innovative methods to successfully identify talent world wide with a focus on emerging talent. Excellent communication and presentation skills with a varied skill set.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Technical Scout - Emerging Talent

Brentford Football Club
London
12.2019 - 07.2024
  • Talent Identification using unique and innovative methods.
  • Compiled documents / reports on regions and targets.
  • Video creation on identified targets.
  • Extensive Research with a data driven approach.

EURO 2020 Opposition Reports

Demark National Football Team
06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Attended live games to obtain information on potential opponents.
  • Created opposition reports in preparation for future opponents.

Data Analyst / Video recruitment

Brentford Football Club
London
03.2018 - 12.2019
  • Analysis of targets using Video footage.
  • Collating in depth reports on identified targets.
  • Leasing with the head of technical scouting.


Data Analyst

Smartodds Ltd
London
07.2012 - Current
  • Writing updates and collating statistics on Football matches from around the world.
  • Extensive research and real time data analysis.
  • Communication of information to a wide range of key stakeholders within the company.
  • Data Analysis of leagues including England, United States, China and Colombia.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

Portsmouth University
Portsmouth
09.2009 - 06.2012

Skills

  • Talent Identification
  • Innovative Methods
  • Video Creation
  • Presentation skills
  • Opposition Reports
  • Data Analysis
  • Communication skills
  • Planning and organisation


  • Experience with dealing with key scouting platforms including Wyscout, Instat, SkillCorner etc

Timeline

EURO 2020 Opposition Reports

Demark National Football Team
06.2021 - 07.2021

Technical Scout - Emerging Talent

Brentford Football Club
12.2019 - 07.2024

Data Analyst / Video recruitment

Brentford Football Club
03.2018 - 12.2019

Data Analyst

Smartodds Ltd
07.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance

Portsmouth University
09.2009 - 06.2012

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