Manchester United staff profiles

SPORTING DIRECTOR

Dan Ashworth

Nationality: English

Joined United in July 2024 after protracted discussions with Newcastle United about compensation. Was Technical Director at West Brom from 2007 to 2012, having previously had a career as a youth coach and Academy Manager. Then worked for the Football Association for seven years (half of them as Technical Director), launching the England DNA and transforming coaching and coach education. The youth teams - and senior team under Gareth Southgate - also enjoyed a period of unprecedented success. Worked for Brighton from late 2018 to February 2022 as Technical Director, before joining Newcastle in the same role three months later. Appeared on Episode #20 of the TGG Podcast, giving an excellent insight into the role.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

Jason Wilcox

Nationality: English

A Premier League winner with Blackburn Rovers in 1995 and now forging an impressive career behind the scenes. Joined Southampton at the end of 2022/23 season as Director of Football, replacing Matt Crocker. Had previously worked for Manchester City Academy's for more than a decade, latterly as Academy Director. Is responsible for game model across the teams at United.

DEPUTY FOOTBALL DIRECTOR

Andy O'Boyle

Nationality: Northern Irish

Joined in May 2022 to assist Murtough. Previously worked at the Premier League for five years as Head of Elite Performance and before that at Liverpool, as Head of Elite Performance.

DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

David Harrison

Nationality: English

Joined from Everton in February 2023. Had spent 28 years with the Toffees, starting as Box Office Manager in August 1995. Promoted to Assistant Club Secretary in 1998 and to Head of Football Operations and Club Secretary in August 2000.

STRATEGY EXECUTIVE

Chris Chiang

Nationality: English

Joined United in October 2017 at the age of 27. Previously worked for accountancy giant KPMG for five years and has emerged as an important figure at the club.

MANAGER

Erik Ten Hag

Nationality: Dutch

Made more than 300 senior appearances as a centre-back in Holland. Began his managerial career with Go Ahead Eagles, before going on to lead Bayern Munich 2 and then Utrecht, where he was also the Sporting Director. Led Utrecht to the Europa League qualifiers, which resulted in his appointment as Ajax manager in December 2017. Won three Eredivisie titles with the Dutch giants.

ASSISTANT

Rene Hake

Nationality: Dutch

Joined from Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles, where he has been Head Coach, in July 2024. Has also been in charge of Utrecht, FC Twente and SC Cambuur in his homeland.

ASSISTANT

Ruud van Nistelrooy

Nationality: Dutch

Needs little introduction to United fans, having scored 150 goals in 219 appearances for the club between 2001 and 2006, while winning the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. Was Head Coach of PSV Eindhoven from March 2022 to May 2023, winning the Dutch Cup, before joining United in July 2024.

SENIOR FIRST TEAM COACH

Steve McClaren

Nationality: English

Was Sir Alex Ferguson's assistant at United from 1998 to 2001, during which time they won three Premier League titles and the Treble. Went on to become a manager, securing Middlesbrough's first major honour, the 2004 League Cup, and the Dutch league title with Twente, where Ten Hag was his assistant. However, is perhaps best remembered for his year in charge of England, which resulted in the team's failure to qualify for Euro 2008.

FIRST TEAM COACH

Darren Fletcher

Nationality: Scottish

Made more than 340 appearances for United as a player. Worked with the U16s for a few months before being appointed First Team Coach in January 2021, then promoted to Technical Director in March 2021. After the arrival of INEOS as co-owners, his title reverted back to First Team Coach at start of 2024/25.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Jelle ten Rouwelaar

Nationality: Dutch

Worked under Vincent Kompany at Burnley for two seasons before joining Ajax in May 2024. United agreed a compensation package with the Dutch side to secure his release in July 2024.

GOALKEEPER COACH

Craig Mawson

Nationality: English

Was a youth player for Burnley but never featured in the first team for the Clarets. Returned to Turf Moor as U18s coach in 2010 and progressed to Head of Academy Goalkeeping and then the first team. Appointed by United in December 2019.

HEAD OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE

Richard Hawkins

Nationality: English

Joined United in 2008, having been Head of Sports Science at the Football Association and West Brom. In charge of United's physiology testing lab.

LEAD SPORTS SCIENTIST

Ed Leng

Nationality: English

Officially joined in June 2019 from Melbourne City, where he had been Head of Sports Science since June 2015. Prior to that worked for Tottenham's Academy for six years. Replaces Robin Thorpe, who left for Altis in April.

STRENGTH & POWER COACH

Michael Clegg

Nationality: English

Made 15 starts for the club as a full-back between 1996 and 2002. His father (also called Mike) was power and conditioning coach for United between 2000 and 2011. The former Sunderland S&C coach was appointed by United in July 2019.

REHAB/ FITNESS COACH

Paolo Gaudino

Nationality: Italian

Studied for a PhD at Liverpool John Moore's University before getting a job at United in July 2012. Praised by Matteo Darmian for helping him settle into the club. Title changed from sport scientist to rehab/ fitness coach in 2019.

FITNESS COACH

Charlie Owen

Nationality: English

Promoted from Academy to first team in March 2019 following exits of Gary Walker and Robin Thorpe. Had been working with U18s since start of 2017/18.

MASSEUR

Andy Caveney

Nationality: English

Long-standing member of staff and the only masseur with the first team.

FIRST-TEAM HEAD CHEF

Omar Meziane

Nationality: English

Joined United in December 2022. Very experienced in pro sport, having worked with the England senior men's football team (2017 to 2022), England men's cricket team and in rugby union with Wasps and Harlequins. Has also done private work with Chelsea and Fulham footballers.

CONSULTANT NUTRITIONIST

Tom Whitehead

Nationality: English

Also works for UK Taekwondo and has previously worked for Sale Sharks rugby union team.

CONSULTANT NUTRITIONIST

Mark Ellison

Nationality: English

Has worked with United for more than a decade and also works with GB Boxing.

HEAD OF MEDICAL SERVICE

Gary O'Driscoll

Nationality: Irish

Joined in September 2023 from Arsenal, where he had been club doctor and then Head of Medical during almost 15 years' service. Has also been doctor for Ireland Rugby and the British and Irish Lions, as well as being part of the emergency aid team at the 2012 Olympics.

HEAD OF PHYSICAL THERAPIES

Michael Callaghan

Nationality: English

Has previously worked as a physio for Wigan, Everton and GB Cycling. Also Professor of Physiotherapy at Manchester Metropolitan University.

HEAD PHYSIO

Jordan Reece

Nationality: English

Joined United in June 2024, having worked for Arsenal for almost 12 years. First joined the Gunners from Crystal Palace as an Academy Physio in December 2012. Was promoted to First Team Physio in June 2018 and then Head Physio in August 2020. His boss throughout that time was O'Driscoll.

PHYSIO

Ibrahim Kerem

Nationality: English

Joined United's Women's team in October 2021 from Blackburn Rovers, where he was Rehab Physio. Moved across to the men's team in late 2022.

PHYSIO

Richard Merron

Nationality: English

Moved from Academy in September 2017 to swap places with Neil Hough, who had been Head Physio since 2014.

PHYSIO

John Davin

Nationality: English

A one-club man, having been at United for more than 20 years.

PHYSIO

David Binningsley

Nationality: English

Joined in July 2018 after 16 years at Sunderland.

HEAD OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

Paul Brand

Nationality: Scottish

Heads up United's analysis department and works closely with Solskjaer and the first team. The Scot worked for Blackburn Rovers before joining United in 2013.

SENIOR PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Tom Green

Nationality: English

At Derby County for more than three years, latterly as opposition analyst, before joining in December 2017.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Luke Lazenby

Nationality: English

Promoted from U18s to first team in December 2018. Joined United from Brentford in March 2016.

PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Kaita Hasegawa

Nationality:

Joined from Everton, where he had worked for almost five years, in November 2022.

ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Luke Wright

Nationality: English

Moved over from United's Women's team, where he had worked for more than three years, in October 2022.

ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Lewis Rhodes

Nationality: English

Joined in September 2023 from Stoke City, where he had worked for 12 years, starting off in the Academy and progressing to Lead First Team Analyst. Another Prozone graduate.

DIRECTOR OF DATA SCIENCE

Dominic Jordan

Nationality: English

Became United's first Director of Data Science in October 2021. Joined from Manchester-based N Brown, the clothing and footwear retailer, and is an avid United fan.

HEAD OF DATA OPERATIONS

Chris Shumba

Nationality: English/ Zimbabwean

Worked alongside Jordan at N Brown for a short period, before joining United in this new role in March 2023. Was Lead Engineer with N Brown.

DECISION SCIENTIST

Alex Kleyn

Nationality: English

Joined United in July 2023 after six years with Southampton, where he was Lead Data Scientist. Has also worked for Norwich City.

DATA SCIENTIST

Nick Grimshaw

Nationality: English

Like Jordan and Shumba, he worked for N Brown in Manchester (as Lead Data Scientist) before joining United in December 2023. Worked alongside Shumba for N Brown, though not Jordan, who had already left by the time he joined.