Tottenham staff profiles

Written by Simon Austin — December 1, 2017

Pen pics of Tottenham's coaching, science, medicine and analytics staff. To see staff profiles for other clubs, click here.

MANAGER & HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

MANAGER

Mauricio Pochettino

Nationality: Argentine

The 45-year-old is one of the hottest properties in management. A developer of youth, an exponent of attacking football and an impressive ambassador. Was at Espanyol and Southampton before taking over at Spurs in May 2014. Has led them to fifth, third and second-placed finishes, though still looking for first trophy of his managerial career.

FOOTBALL OPERATIONS

Rebecca Caplehorn

Nationality: English

An influential figure who works closely with chairman Daniel Levy, taking on many of the day-to-day responsibilities for running the football side of the club. Has a background in accountancy and was at QPR for five years before joining Spurs in March 2015.

HEAD OF MEDICAL & SPORTS SCIENCE

Dr Shabaaz Mughal

Nationality: English

A long-standing member of staff who gained national attention when he treated Fabrice Muamba on the pitch in March 2012 following his cardiac arrest.

COACHING

ASSISTANT

Jesus Perez

Nationality: Spanish

Worked with Pochettino at Espanyol and Southampton. Previously a coach and analyst, but now primarily concerned with fitness, overseeing factors including GPS, nutrition, sleep and fat testing. A diminutive figure with a huge drive.

GOALKEEPING COACH

Toni Jimenez

Nationality: Spanish

Played with Pochettino at Espanyol before rejoining him there when he became a manager. They have been together ever since. Won three caps for Spain as a player, as well as a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics.

FIRST TEAM COACH

Miguel D'Agostino

Nationality: Argentine

Played with Pochettino at Newell's Old Boys in Argentina. Linked up with him again when he became manager of Espanyol, initially as a scout, then as his assistant. Followed him to Southampton, then Spurs. Part of the manager's 'inner circle'.

PERFORMANCE & MEDICAL

FITNESS COACH

Nathan Gardiner

Nationality: English

Long-standing member of staff who hit the headlines when Andros Townsend pushed him away following a game against Aston Villa in November 2015.

SPORT SCIENTIST

Sebastian Pochettino

Nationality: Spanish

At 22, the youngest first-team sports scientist in the Premier League - and, of course, the manager's son. When Pochettino snr was asked about Sebastiano last year he said: "He loves Tottenham and all the players - he has a very good relationship with them."

SPORT SCIENTIST

James Redden

Nationality: English

Promoted to first-team sports scientist in July 2014, having previously been assistant.

NUTRITIONIST

Hannah Sheridan

Nationality: English

Became the club's first full-time nutritionist in June, having previously been with the high-performance centre at the University of Birmingham. Took over from Matt Lovell, who had been consultant nutritionist for seven years.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Charlie Moore