Joseph Ure

Joseph Ure is an English football performance analyst who has built his career behind the scenes at the highest level of the game. After gaining experience with Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur, he joined Aston Villa in 2019 and has since become a key member of the club’s first-team analysis department, progressing to the role of Lead Men’s First Team Analyst.

Five Facts

1. Started his career as an intern
   Ure began building his professional football experience through performance analysis internships, including an early placement with Newcastle United before developing his career at Tottenham Hotspur.
2. Worked with Tottenham’s first team
   During his time at Tottenham, Ure progressed from an intern position to become an Assistant First Team Performance Analyst, gaining experience within a Premier League environment.
3. Joined Aston Villa in 2019
   Ure moved to Aston Villa in April 2019, initially working as a First Team Performance Analyst during the season in which Villa returned to the Premier League.
4. Progressed to Lead Analyst
   After more than six years within Villa’s analysis department, Ure progressed to the position of Lead Men’s First Team Analyst in 2025.
5. Analysis goes far beyond match statistics
   His work includes areas such as opposition analysis, video and performance assessment and turning detailed football information into practical insights that can be used by the coaching staff when preparing the first team.