Melbourne Victory is delighted to confirm a partnership with globally renowned analytics company Jamestown Analytics.
Jamestown Analytics is recognised as a global leader in football data innovation and is trusted by elite clubs across the UK and Europe to deliver unique insights – working alongside teams such as Brighton & Hove Albion in the English Premier League, Como 1907 in Serie A, Hearts of Midlothian in the Scottish Premier League, and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League.
The partnership establishes Melbourne Victory as the exclusive football partner of Jamestown Analytics in Australia and New Zealand.
Through this partnership, Jamestown Analytics will work closely with Melbourne Victory to further advance the Club’s capabilities in respect of data driven decision-making within both the A-League Men’s and Senior Academy programs.
Melbourne Victory Director of Football, John Didulica, said the nature of player recruitment in professional football continues to shift dramatically.
“This partnership will place Victory alongside some of the world’s most progressive clubs,” Didulica said.
“Jamestown Analytics’ world-class innovations in the use of data has served a range of clubs incredibly well and we are excited that it will now play an instrumental role in shaping Melbourne Victory’s decisions across areas such as squad management and opposition analysis, all of which will be deeply integrated into our existing structures.”
Melbourne Victory Managing Director, Caroline Carnegie said the Club is excited to partner with a world leader in football innovation.
“Jamestown Analytics’ reputation speaks for itself, with a history of helping clubs achieve extraordinary results,” Carnegie said.
“Being their exclusive partner in Australia and New Zealand highlights Melbourne Victory’s commitment to fostering a forward-thinking organisation that is laser focussed on delivering consistent sporting success.”
Justin Said, Managing Director of Jamestown Analytics believes Melbourne Victory is the ideal Club to partner with within Australia and New Zealand.
“We are very selective about who we choose to work with. The Club’s size and structure closely mirror those we work with across the UK and Europe, and we are confident that our insights can assist in delivering significant success, both in the short and long term at Melbourne Victory.”
