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Master's degree in football tactical analyst

Develop yourself as a football analyst and make a living from professional soccer in clubs, media,...

Specialize with training endorsed by more than 40 club partners, with the best selection of specialists and referents in the content, of international validity and with guaranteed internships in elite soccer clubs around the world.

Forget about another soccer analyst course, this is the most complete master's degree on the market.

To become a professional soccer analyst, it is essential to have the knowledge and skills that the most demanding clubs demand. In direct collaboration with international elite clubs, we have designed this specialized master’s degree with an ideal combination of theoretical, academic and practical content, which integrates practice in elite clubs, always with continuously updated content.

Discover with Víctor Mañas, director of the master and professional tactical analyst with experience in clubs such as Aston Villa, Villarreal, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla, why this is the ideal master for you.

Our Master’s Degree in Tactical Soccer Analyst is based on two key pillars that will prepare you to make your way in a very competitive sector with difficult access to opportunities.

Specialized training

With this online master’s degree you will master the key knowledge to become a soccer sports analyst.

You will be accompanied by a leading faculty, with experience in leading research and on the coaching staffs of top international elite clubs.

Real-life club experiences

With this master’s degree, you will be able to access job opportunities in elite clubs, something that would otherwise seem impossible.

Thanks to the internship, you will become visible and showcase your skills in a professional soccer club, while learning from high-level professionals.

Who is it aimed at?
the Master of Tactical Football Analyst?

Sports performance expert who leads strategy, training, and optimization for athletes.

Active professionals in the world of football: coaches, analysts, or assistants with a university degree who already belong to technical staffs.

Refreshing your knowledge in your area of specialization can be a brilliant idea to review the fundamentals, understand other visions and points of view. Our Master’s in Football Tactical Analysis is an enriching program for those who already have foundational knowledge.

Person with knowledge of game analysis learning tactical analysis

Sports professionals: individuals with knowledge in game analysis, physical preparation, performance optimization, as well as other profiles interested in performing the role of coaches or analysts in professional football.

The FSI Master’s in Football Tactical Analysis will provide you with a broad perspective of the discipline and help you deeply understand the different roles within a technical staff.

Sports student with an interest in tactical analysis

New students: who wish to enter the world of football as analysts.

For those who not only share a common interest in football but also aspire to excel as analysts at the highest level. No prior training is required.

What will you learn?
in our specific training as a professional football sports analyst?

After completing the master’s degree, you will be able to develop these tasks as a soccer tactical analyst in professional environments, both in a club and in other types of organizations:

Understanding the fundamentals

of game analysis.

Use current technology for tactical analysis

and have basic knowledge of data science.

Organize, process information

and create report templates.

Integrating information

within the weekly work structure.

Design training tasks

based on tactical data analysis.

Analyze games

using subjective (video) and objective (data) dimensions.

Elaborate collective analysis

of both our team and the opponent, incorporating data perspectives.

Perform live tactical analysis

and individual analyses of football players from both our own team and the opponent.

Evaluating performance

of goalkeepers.

Mastering data analytics

applied to football.

Modeling metrics

of football.

Analyze physical data

through the interpretation of the game.

Analyze set pieces

defensive and offensive.

Explore aspects of the analysis

and less frequent training aspects, such as throw-ins.

Analyze training sessions

from a tactical perspective.

Career opportunities
that this master's degree gives you, and not just another football tactical analyst course

Football tactical analyst in a club

Víctor Mañas, director del máster de analista táctico realizando sus funciones profesionales

Responsible for analyzing the tactical performance of both the team and the opponent, and providing strategic information to the technical staff to optimize performance in matches. Develops detailed reports on game patterns, lineups, and opponent weaknesses. Participates in the planning of training sessions focused on specific tactical situations and provides support during matches through real-time analysis.

Independent football tactical analysis specialist outside of clubs

Víctor Mañas, director del máster de analista táctico realizando sus funciones como analista en un club de fútbol

Responsible for analyzing matches and tactical situations to provide useful information in different contexts, such as media outlets, scouting departments, or sports federations, among others. Develops strategic reports and player studies while identifying trends and game patterns. Their work also includes creating accessible content for less technical audiences. They may share tactical analysis through articles, podcasts, or sports programs.

Complementary skills for technical staff members

Cuerpo técnico de Unai Emery, incluido Victor Mañas, director del máster de analista táctico de FSI

Enables coaching professionals to perform tactical analyses of opponents and of their own team’s performance without fully relying on a specialized analyst profile. It facilitates the planning of training sessions based on real game situations, while helping players understand tactical concepts and improve their decision-making on the field. These skills complement the teaching of coaches and enhance both the tactical and individual development of football players.

Content of the Master's Degree in Tactical Football Analyst

A comprehensive video training program that teaches you how to be a soccer analyst, with the skills and knowledge required by today’s top elite clubs.

This module focuses on providing students with a solid understanding of the key concepts and tools needed to collect, process, and analyze football data.

The content covers a variety of topics, such as an introduction to game analysis, the fundamentals of game analysis, current technologies used in soccer analysis, and an introduction to data science and big data.

In this module you will learn how to organize and process information, use report templates and apply the information in weekly work structures. You will also delve into the analysis of your own team and the opponent from a data perspective, as well as the design of observation sheets and play tagging.

This module focuses on individual analysis of one’s own team, goalkeeper analysis, data analytics applied to soccer, soccer metrics modeling, and physical data analysis for game interpretation. These topics provide each student with a comprehensive understanding of soccer analysis from a variety of perspectives, and enable them to develop skills that contribute to improving team performance on the field.

This module provides in-depth knowledge and training on individual game analysis. You’ll explore the importance of defensive set pieces, free kicks, corner kicks, and offensive set pieces. Quick counterattacks will also be covered.

This module focuses on soccer specific tactical analysis. Topics such as game analysis, collective analysis of the opposing team and the weekly work structure for tactical analysis will be addressed. As a student you will learn the dimensions of subjective and objective analysis through the use of video and data. In addition, the collective analysis of the opposing team will be covered to gain an overall understanding of their style of play.

This module covers the use of tactical information in the weekly work structure and the collective analysis of the team itself. It also focuses on the analysis of throw-ins. In addition, we will focus on live tactical analysis, so that students can analyze and evaluate matches in real time.

This module introduces an advanced perspective on the game through the analysis of system versus system interactions, exploring how collective structures and matchups can create or neutralize competitive advantages. It focuses on the player within the system, examining roles, interactions between players, and the emergent behaviors that arise from collective dynamics. The module also addresses team self-management as a key performance lever, supported by interviews with elite figures such as Xavi Hernández and Javier Mascherano to connect theory with professional practice.
This module deepens the understanding of the game process through the analysis of space and time, differentiating between occupying space and appearing in space, as well as the timing of actions. It explores the development of a game idea in women’s football and the role of leadership in building high-performance environments. Expert talks and real elite cases help translate theoretical principles into applied contexts.
This module analyzes the game from a position-specific perspective, focusing on the goalkeeper, central defender, and forward in both defensive and attacking phases. It links locomotor and physical profiles to the tactical demands of each position within the game model. Insights from professional players provide applied context to better understand positional behaviors at the highest level.
This module focuses on the analysis of the game in possession, studying organized attacking phases through progression, consolidation, and chance creation. It examines offensive transitions and first-wave counterattacks, from ball recovery to the immediate exploitation of space. Tactical reorganization, particularly the balance between width and length, is also addressed through applied game scenarios.
This module addresses the analysis of the game without the ball and in specific moments, with a focus on set plays in both offensive and defensive contexts. It explores their design, organization, and analysis to maximize expected goals. The module also examines pressing as a tactical tool, analyzing objectives, structures, and triggers to regain possession or disrupt the opponent’s build-up, supported by elite-level content and interviews.
The final module focuses on the design of technical–tactical training through Preferential Simulation Situations that reproduce real decision-making cues and game information. It covers rondos, positional games, possession progressions, finishing actions, and full session structure. The module emphasizes the connection between training and match performance, ensuring effective transfer through progressive constraints and clear coaching communication.

Testimonials

of students who have been trained with FSI Training's master's degrees

Behind each person there is a story of hard work, self-improvement and many hours of study to fulfill their dream: to work in professional soccer. At FSI Training we love to be part of it. More than 2,000 people have boosted their careers with our masters and more than 60% of those who complete internships remain in professional clubs.

A faculty of world leaders

that will accompany you during your tactical analyst in football.

You will be trained by the most expert voices in each content of the master’s program. We have brought together the top international community of professionals who research and work in the day-to-day work of tactical analysis in the soccer industry to give you the theoretical and practical vision you are looking for. They are the best in their field, you will only find them together here.

Some experts tell us about FSI

Internships with access to unique opportunities
at professional football clubs, unlimited and voluntary

If you would like to put into practice everything you learn in the master, with FSI Training you can even apply for opportunities in elite clubs. We have agreements with more than 40 soccer clubs worldwide, giving you a unique opportunity: to train you directly in the internal structure of these clubs. Work side by side with their technical team.

The internship can be done as a working staff or as a researcher profile (through our FSI Labs area). In any case, our internship program is completely voluntary and is always open to FSI Training students. You can choose to do an internship in a specific club and, if you wish, opt for more internships in different clubs in the future.

If the internship does not suit your preferences, no problem. Participation in internships is optional, and you are free to decline them. Your Master’s training will still be valid, and you will receive your certificate in the same way.


training admission process

1
Application Form

To register, please complete the application form at the top of the page. Our team of specialists will be available to answer any questions you may have.

In addition, you can contact us via WhatsApp, email or schedule a meeting with one of our technicians.

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Registration Validation

Once you submit your application form, our FSI Training team will review it and contact you within 72 hours with more information.

No prior knowledge is required, although familiarity with how football works is recommended.

3
Payment of the Master

Once you are admitted to our master's program, the FSI Training team will contact you to discuss payment options and the course format that best suits your preferences.

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Access credentials

Once you complete the registration process, our team will send you your login credentials, allowing you to access the learning platform and begin your FSI Training Professional Football Tactical Analyst Master's Degree.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FSI Training is a global platform of professionals, research leaders and expert voices dedicated to the development of sport science applied to soccer. In addition, FSI Training offers educational courses and scientific and practical content online, aimed at professionals and students interested in sports science and performance in soccer.

FSI Training programs are available globally. You can access our masters and courses from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an Internet connection.

Each course or module within an FSI Training program is taught by different teachers. Classes can be in English or Spanish, and as a student you can choose your preferred language. English videos have Spanish subtitles, and vice versa.

All FSI Training courses are 100% online, with 24/7 access to video classes organized in modules.

The FSI Training team will review each application for enrollment. FSI Training is a higher education platform to obtain professional certifications, so it is necessary to meet certain academic requirements to enroll in the master's program. Each applicant's CV will be evaluated by FSI Training's Academic Department.

Yes, you can enroll in as many programs as you wish simultaneously.

You can register for any program once the registration period is open. If you wish to receive information before this date, you can register your interest on our website, and we will send you updates.

The duration of the master's degree is related to the number of modules, but at FSI Training we extend the completion period up to 8 additional months so that you can complete your training without any inconvenience.

FSI Training is a private school specializing in the science of soccer that certifies its training through the endorsement of its prestigious faculty. The objective of each master's program is to provide immediate job skills in the field of international professional soccer, beyond an academic career. Currently, our certifications are recognized by the Mexican Football Federation and the Swedish Football Association, and we are working with international universities to recognize FSI Training's certified studies.

As a student, once you have completed your training at FSI Training and fulfilled the requirements, you will receive a certificate with a security code that allows you to verify its authenticity. In addition, you will be able to download your certificate from your personal account.

Yes, students who wish to gain practical experience in a professional soccer club can apply for the internships that FSI Training periodically launches through its Membership program and in collaboration with partner soccer clubs.
They can be carried out in two ways: as interns within the technical staff or as research personnel for the club (through FSI Labs).

It is not mandatory to complete the internship to obtain the master's certificate. However, these internships represent a real opportunity to integrate into the day-to-day structure of a top-level soccer team and offer valuable experience and a gateway to the world of professional soccer.

No, you can obtain the master's certificate without completing an internship. In fact, some of our students already work in the coaching staff of professional clubs and do not need real experience. However, these internships can be very interesting if you are looking for a real opportunity in professional clubs, to put into practice the knowledge learned and start moving in this professional environment without having contacts or previous experience.

FSI Training's faculty is composed of professionals, research leaders and expert voices dedicated to the development of sport science applied to soccer at an international level. This combination of academic and professional profiles allows FSI Training to offer advanced and practical knowledge about soccer.

The scientific production of our faculty members exceeds 2,500 articles in specialized scientific journals, with an average h-index of 15-40. In addition, FSI Training faculty members are recognized as opinion leaders in the science of soccer and performance, with a high presence in specialized congresses and meetings.

If you would like to learn more about our faculty, please visit the "Faculty" section of our website.

You can contact the FSI Training team at the following email address: [email protected] . You can also contact us via WhatsApp.

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245€ + VAT*/month in 12 installments, or 2734€ + VAT in a full payment (you save 7%)

  • Duration: 12 months
  • Mode: online
  • Taught in English and Spanish
  • Internships in our partner clubs
  • 1 year access to FSI Community

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