Chelsea staff profiles

SPORTING DIRECTOR

Paul Winstanley

Nationality: English

Previously spent eight years with Brighton, latterly as Head of Recruitment. Played a major role in finding and developing talent for the Seagulls. Joined Chelsea in November 2022. Clubs say he will “oversee the entire sporting team, comprising talent, scouting, recruitment and data", along with Stewart.

SPORTING DIRECTOR

Laurence Stewart

Nationality: English

Arrived from AS Monaco, where he was also Technical Director, in October 2022. Background is in recruitment and analysis, with Everton (as Senior Recruitment Co-ordinator), Manchester City (Head of Performance Analysis) and the Football Association (Performance Analyst). Was our guest on Episode #25 of the TGG Podcast.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Christopher Vivell

Nationality: German

Joined in December 2022. Previously Technical Director at RB Leipzig for two years, responsible for recruitment and scouting across all age groups. Also spent five years with RB Salzburg as Head of Scouting and Recruitment.

DIRECTOR OF RECRUITMENT AND TALENT

Joe Shields

Nationality: English

Appointed in October 2022 after less than four months at Southampton, where he was Head of Senior Recruitment. Prior to that he spent nine years at Manchester City, initially as Academy Scouting Manager and then Head of Academy Recruitment and Talent Management. ’

HEAD COACH

Graham Potter

Nationality: English

Played for Birmingham, Stoke, West Brom and York City during a 13-year pro career. First chance in management was Ostersunds in northern Sweden, where he performed miracles. Took them from the fourth division to the Allsvenskan, won the Swedish Cup and reached last 32 of Europa League. Finished 10th in the Championship in his single season with Swansea, in 2018/19, before enhancing his reputation at Brighton, with Premier League finishes of 15th, 16th and ninth and a brand of football that was widely admired. Joined Chelsea on a five-year contract in September 2022.

ASSISTANT

Billy Reid

Nationality: Scottish

Managed Clyde and Hamilton Accies - taking them to the Scottish Premiership - before becoming Potter's assistant at Ostersunds in 2013. Former Wigan and Belgium assistant Graeme Jones had introduced the pair. After a hugely successful period in Sweden, moved with Potter to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea.

FIRST-TEAM COACH

Bjorn Hamberg

Nationality: Swedish

Set up his own team in Sweden, BK Bjorner, with friends when he was just 20. Was player-coach while also working full time as a supermarket manager. Joined Potter at Ostersunds when he was 26, focusing on match analysis. Moved with him to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea.

FIRST-TEAM COACH

Bruno

Nationality: Spanish

Brighton club legend. Made 235 appearances for them after signing from Valencia in 2012. Hung up his boots at the end of 2019/20 and moved onto Potter’s coaching staff. Moved with him to the Blues in September 2022.

FIRST-TEAM COACH

Anthony Barry

Nationality: English

Joined from Wigan in August 2020, having been with the Latics for three years. Already knew Lampard from their Pro Licence course with the English FA. Was offered managers job at Fleetwood after Tuchel's arrival, but decided to stay on.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Ben Roberts

Nationality: English

Ex-Middlesbrough keeper joined Brighton's staff in June 2015 following coaching spells at Yeovil and Charlton. Holds a first-class degree in sports science and coaching. Another who moved with Potter in September 2022.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Henrique Hilario

Nationality: Portuguese

Made 39 appearances as a player between 2006 and 2014. Returned in 2016 as assistant goalkeeping coach under Antonio Conte.

GOALKEEPER COACH

James Russell

Nationality: English

Joined the club as a 14-year-old keeper and stayed until he was 20. Started his coaching career at Chelsea in 2009 and worked with the Academy before being promoted at the start of 2020/21.

RECRUITMENT

Kyle Macaulay

Nationality: Scottish

We wouldn't usually include recruitment staff here, but Macaulay is a key member of Potter's inner circle. Started working with him at Ostersunds in 2012, after writing a letter to the Englishman asking about playing opportunities. Developed into a scouting/ analysis expert and moved with him to Swansea, Brighton and now Chelsea.

HEAD OF SPORTS SCIENCE & PSYCHOLOGY

Tim Harkness

Nationality: South African

Has held this position since July 2009. Previously worked in private practice in his native South Africa.

INTERIM HEAD OF MEDICAL

Dimitrios Kalogiannidis

Nationality: English

Joined in 2018 as first-team doctor. Promoted to Interim Head of Medical at start of 2022/23 season.

FITNESS COACH

Will Tullett

Nationality: English

Joined the first team as a fitness coach at the start of 2019/20, having previously been a movement specialist with the youth and senior teams for eight years.

FITNESS COACH

Matt Birnie

Nationality: English

Has worked at Chelsea since 2005. Was Head of Athletic Development in the Academy before moving up to the first team when Frank Lampard was appointed manager at the start of 2019/20. Replaced Paolo Bertelli, who moved on to Sampdoria and then Juventus.

SENIOR PHYSIO

Steve Hughes

Nationality: English

Has been with Chelsea since 2001, making him one of the most experienced physios in the Premier League. Previously worked in the NHS.

PHYSIO

Fearghal Kerin

Nationality: Irish

Joined in January 2023 following restructure that saw Paco Biosca, Thierry Laurent, Jason Palmer and Jon Fearn leave the club. Previously Rehab Physio with Leinster Rugby for eight-and-a-half years.

CONSULTANT PHYSIO

Dave Fevre

Nationality: English

A football medicine legend, who worked for Manchester United when they won the Treble, as well as for Blackburn Rovers and Wigan Rugby League. Spoke to TGG about his career in 2019. Joined Chelsea after their restructure at the start of the 2022/23 season.

SPORTS THERAPIST

Stu Sullivan

Nationality: English

With Chelsea since 2004. Worked with England at 2010 World Cup.

DATA AND ANALYSIS LEAD

Matt Hallam

Nationality: English

Keeps a low profile but has become an important figure at the club. Started as an intern in 2011, having previously completed a psychology degree at Loughborough. Then developed a scouting database for the Blues. Promoted to current role in January 2023 by Chairman Todd Boehly.

HEAD OF FIRST-TEAM ANALYSIS

James Melbourne

Nationality: English

With the club since 2005, having previously worked for Prozone.

LEAD RECRUITMENT & DATA ANALYST

Dan Pelchen

Nationality: Australian

Joined as a performance data analyst in July 2018 from AFL side Collingwood. Promoted to current role a year later.

MATCH ANALYST

Christy Fenwick

Nationality: English

Joined Chelsea in December 2007 from Wolves. Has also worked for Aston Villa.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Paul Quilter

Nationality: English

Has been in post since August 2016, having join Chelsea as an intern in 2011.

ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Tom King

Nationality: English

Background in coaching. Has been with Chelsea since 2015.

SENIOR DATA ANALYST

Thomas Jackson

Nationality: English

Joined in April 2018, having previously worked in the commercial sector.

DATA SCIENTIST

Federico Bettuzzi

Nationality: Italian

Previously worked in retail analytics for RI in Richmond, Surrey. Joined Chelsea in June 2019.

DATA SCIENTIST

Chris Searle

Nationality: English

Joined the club in July 2016. Mainly deals with data from the sports science department.

LOAN TECHNICAL COACH

Carlo Cudicini

Nationality: Italian

Chelsea's first-choice keeper until arrival of Petr Cech in 2004/5. Appointed assistant when Antonio Conte arrived at the club. Switched to loan player technical coach in the summer of 2019.