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.

FOOTBALL EXECUTIVES

CHAIRMAN

Daniel Levy

Nationality: English

Longest-serving chairman in the Premier League and the architect of modern Tottenham. A lifelong Spurs fan, whose father owned clothing retailer Mr Byrite. Gained a first in economics and land economy from Cambridge University and became Managing Director of ENIC Group, which owns 85.55% of Spurs. A famously tough negotiator who plays a lead role in transfer negotiations and masterminded the move to the Tottenham Stadium.

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.

COACHING

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.

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

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.

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."

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

Nationality: English

At Spurs since June 2012, having been at Fulham.

FIRST TEAM DOCTOR

Christopher Hughes

Nationality: English

Joined Spurs from Chelsea in January 2017. Was initially with the Academy before becoming first team doctor in July 2018.

SPORT SCIENTIST

Sam Pooley

Nationality: English

Promoted from Academy to first team at start of 2018/19 season. Replaced James Redden, who left to become Head of Sports Science at Luton. Had previously been with the Academy for five years,

HEAD PHYSIO

Geoff Scott