Huddersfield staff profiles
Pen pics of Huddersfield's coaching, science, medicine and analytics staff. To see the staff profiles for other clubs, click here.
FOOTBALL EXECUTIVE
HEAD OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Leigh Bromby
Nationality: English
The former Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday defender has been with Town since 2014. He was their Academy Manager from 2014, overseeing the transition to Cat 4. A firm believer in homegrown players and is pinning the club's future on that. Launched a Huddersfield B team in July 2020.
COACHING STAFF
HEAD COACH
Carlos Corberan
Nationality: Spanish
Appointed in July 2020, having previously been U23 coach and assistant to Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds United. Began his coaching career at the age of 26 and well-travelled, having worked in Saudi Arabia and Cyprus before moving to Leeds. Highly-rated by compatriot Pep Guardiola, among others.
ASSISTANT
Narcis Pelach
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Nationality: Spanish
Assistant at Spanish second division side Girona in 2019/20 before being appointed by Huddersfield in July 2020. Spent 14 years at Girona as a player in the Academy and as a professional. Has experience as a Head Coach, with Spanish third tier sides UE Figueres and Peralada. Spent two months in England at the start of 2020, with Leeds United and Manchester City.
ASSISTANT
Jorge Alarcon
Nationality: Spanish
Has a PhD in Sports Science. Worked at Qatari side Umm Salal SC as assistant between 2018 and 2020. Assistant for Levante Under-23s in 2017/18. Worked with Corberán at Ermis Aradippou in Cyprus in 2017 and at Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Nassr.
GOALKEEPER COACH
PAUL CLEMENTS
Nationality: English
Clements was promoted from Academy to first team at the start of 2017/18. Previously at Wolves for three years and before that Middlesbrough.
FIRST-TEAM COACH
Danny Schofield
Nationality: English
Worked with Corberan at Leeds United as his U23s assistant and joined Huddersfield in February 2020 as U19s coach. Promoted to B team coach in July and then first-team coach in December 2020.
PERFORMANCE AND MEDICAL
HEAD OF MEDICAL
IAN KIRKPATRICK
Nationality: English
Promoted from first team physio in June 2015. Originally joined the club in October 2013.
SENIOR PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE COACH
DANIEL HUGHES
Nationality: English
Other than an 11-month spell at Doncaster, has worked for the Terriers for a decade. Started as a performance analyst, before moving into performance coaching with the Academy then first team.
PERFORMANCE COACH
CALLUM ADAMS
Nationality: English
Joined as an intern in June 2014 before being promoted a year later. Responsible for monitoring (GPS & wellness) and is also assistant S&C.
SENIOR PHYSIO
LIAM KERSHAW
Nationality: English
Appointed in July 2017. Was previously Academy physio at Liverpool for almost six years.
SENIOR PHYSIO
STEVE HUMPHRIES
Nationality: English
Joined in August 2017. Most of his experience was previously in rugby, including spells with Leeds Carnegie and the Samoa national team.
CONSULTANT NUTRITIONIST
Nessan Costello
Nationality: English
Worked for nearby Leeds United for three years before joining the Terriers on a consultancy basis in August 2020.
ANALYSTS
SENIOR ANALYST
JANSEN MORENO
Nationality: Gibraltar
Grew up in Gibraltar and worked as an analyst for their national team. With Huddersfield since March 2017, following spells with Norwich and Brighton. Promoted in July 2018.
PERFORMANCE ANALYST
CRAIG NOSWORTHY
Nationality: English
Appointed in July 2017. Previously an intern with Southampton and the Football Association.
