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 BOARD
CHAIRMAN
Daniel Levy

Nationality: English
The longest-serving chairman in the Premier League and the architect of modern Tottenham. A lifelong Spurs fan whose father owned clothing retailer Mr Byrite. He gained a first in economics and land economy from Cambridge University and went on to become Managing Director of ENIC Group, which owns 85.55% of the club. A famously tough negotiator who plays a lead role in transfer negotiations and masterminded the move to the Tottenham Stadium.
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATION & GOVERNANCE
Rebecca Caplehorn

Nationality: English
Influential figure who works closely with Levy, taking on many of the day-to-day responsibilities of 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. Moved from Head of Football Operations to this new role in September 2020. Required to "lead, drive and embed football governance processes, contractual matters and best practice across the club."
DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS
Matthew Collecott
Nationality: English
Appointed to the role to the end of 2020/21 following departure of Trevor Birch to become Chief Executive of the EFL in December 2020. Full-time role is as Finance and Operations Director.
TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
Steve Hitchen

Nationality: English
Was a pro player for nine years before moving into scouting and recruitment. Joined Tottenham from Liverpool in February 2017 and promoted from Chief Scout to this new role in September 2020. Job is to "focus on building capabilities to support a world-class football infrastructure across senior and youth teams."
COACHING
MANAGER
Jose Mourinho

Nationality: Portuguese
One of the most successful managers of all time. His trophy haul is unsurpassed by anyone still working in the game and includes league titles in Portugal, England, Italy and Spain, and two Champions League triumphs. However, his spells at Chelsea and Manchester United ended ignominiously, leading some to question whether he has evolved with the game in recent years.
ASSISTANT
Joao Sacramento

Nationality: Portuguese
A new addition to Mourinho's inner circle. Had worked at Lille since January 2017, working his way up from analyst to assistant as the club qualified for the Champions League. Studied at the University of Glamorgan and worked as a performance analyst intern for the Wales national team under Gary Speed and Chris Coleman.
ASSISTANT
Ledley King

Nationality: English
A club legend, who came through the Academy before making 323 appearances for the club. Became a club ambassador after retiring in 2012. Appointed assistant in August 2020 and part of his remit is to “support our Academy players as they look to step up to the first team.”
GOALKEEPING COACH
Nuno Santos

Nationality: Portuguese
As with Sacramento, was hired by Mourinho from Lille, where he had worked since July 2018. The common thread is Luis Campos - the Sporting Director at the French club, who has remained a close friend of Mourinho's after working with him at Real Madrid. Replaces Toni Jimenez, who left with Mauricio Pochettino.
TECHNICAL ANALYST
Giovanni Cerra

Nationality: Italian
Worked with Mourinho at Chelsea and Manchester United. At United, he was the bridge between the manager and the analysis team. Has a background in graphic design, which is important, because Mourinho likes his analysis to be very visual.
PERFORMANCE
FITNESS COACH
Carlos Lalin

Nationality: Venezuelan
Fifth new member of staff to be brought in by Mourinho. Worked with the Portuguese at Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United.
HEAD OF SPORTS SCIENCE
Nathan Gardiner

Nationality: English
Joined Tottenham in 2006, having previously worked for Charlton. Handed additional responsibilities by Mourinho as a 'technical co-ordinator', establishing common practices between the Academy and first team.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
Charlie Moore

Nationality: English
At Spurs since June 2012, having previously been at Fulham.
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.
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,
MEDICAL
DOCTOR
Tamim Khanbhai

Nationality: English
Joined in January 2020, having previously been with West Ham for almost five years. Replaced the long-serving Shabaaz Mughal.
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.
HEAD PHYSIO
Geoff Scott

Nationality: English
Has been at Tottenham since 2004, arriving from Fulham.
REHAB PHYSIO
Danny Murphy

Nationality: English
Recently celebrated his 10-year anniversary at the club. Previously at Charlton and Chelsea.
REHAB PHYSIO
David Appanah

Nationality: English
Head of Medical at Brentford and Leyton Orient before arriving at Spurs five years ago.
PHYSIO
Stuart Campbell

Nationality: English
Has been with the club for almost 11 years and is the physio who goes onto the pitch to assist players.
ANALYSTS
PERFORMANCE & OPPOSITION ANALYST
Ross Johnston

Nationality: English
Most senior analyst at the club. Joined in June 2012, having previously been at West Brom and the Football Association.
PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Zaheer Shah
Nationality: English
Appointed in October 2019 after six years at Brentford.
ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE ANALYST
Calum Johnson
Nationality: English
Arrived on an internship in August 2016 and made permanent a year later.
POST-MATCH & DATA ANALYST
Chloe Bailey
Nationality: English
With the club since October 2019.