Konstantinos Michail
Konstantinos Michail is a Recruitment Analyst within the scouting department at Leeds United, while also holding traditional scouting responsibilities for the club. He holds a BSc degree in Computer Science from the University of Cyprus and an MSc in Sports Performance Analysis from Leeds Beckett University. Additionally, he is a UEFA C licensed coach and holds a Diploma in Tactical Analysis from the Barça Innovation Hub.
At Leeds United, he leads the management and application of data in scouting operations, developing visualization tools, guiding the identification of transfer targets based on internal metrics, and acting as a key link between the data science team and the traditional scouting structure. During his time at the club, Leeds United secured promotion to the Premier League, with Konstantinos having been part of the team for nearly 1.5 years.
Previously, he worked with clubs such as Pafos FC in Cyprus and Chesterfield in the United Kingdom, gaining experience in both performance analysis and scouting. He possesses technical skills in programming (Python, R), data analysis, and the development of custom tools, and is proficient with platforms such as Tableau and Sportscode.
His work focuses on bridging technology and football, aiming to optimize decision-making processes through data-driven insights and holistic player evaluation.