Wolves staff profiles

Pen pics of Wolves' coaching, performance and analytics staff. For more profiles, click HERE.
HEAD COACH/ TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
HEAD COACH
Nuno Espirito Santo

Nationality: Portuguese
Led Wolves back to the promised land of the Premier League in his first season in charge. Previously managed Rio Ave, Valencia and Porto. A former goalkeeper of some repute, he was in Portugal's squad at Euro 2008 but never played.
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Scott Sellars

Nationality: English
The former Blackburn and Newcastle winger has worked for Wolves since 2014, holding roles including Academy Manager and General Manager of Football Technical. Effectively replaced former Sporting Director Kevin Thelwell, who left for New York Red Bulls in February 2020.
ASSISTANTS
ASSISTANT
Rui Pedro Silva

Nationality: Portuguese
Hails from Porto and was on the coaching staff with Santo at Panathinaikos. Was his assistant at Rio Ave, Porto, Valencia and now Wolves.
FIRST-TEAM COACH
Ian Cathro

Nationality: Scottish
First met Santo on an SFA coaching course in 2009 and linked up with him at Rio Ave three years later. Followed him to Valencia, before becoming Steve McClaren's assistant at Newcastle. Spell as manager of Hearts lasted less than a year.
FIRST-TEAM COACH
Julio Figueroa

Nationality: Portuguese
Appointed shortly after Santo, when pre-season had started last season. Key figure in terms of training and tactics.
GOALKEEPER COACH
Rui Barbosa

Nationality: Portuguese
Another of Santo's key lieutenants, who arrived with him from Portugal. Gave this detailed analysis of Man City's style of play last December. Described the English style as "favouring crosses into the box."
FITNESS
Antonio Dias

Nationality: Portuguese
Arrived with Santo when the manager was appointed last May.
PERFORMANCE & MEDICAL
REHAB COACH
Joao Lapa

Nationality: Portuguese
Another of Santo's countrymen, who had most recently worked for SC Olhanense in Portugal.
PHYSIO
Ollie Leaper

Nationality: English
Previously worked for Birmingham and Watford. Joined Wolves in April 2017.
SOFT TISSUE THERAPIST
Matt Wignall

Nationality: English
Joined in 2006. Promoted to first-team duties in October 2012.
THERAPIST
Rui Fuste

Nationality: Portuguese
Appointed a few weeks after Santo took over in May 2017.
SPORTS THERAPIST
Danny Fishwick

Nationality: English
Appointed in March 2017 following a year at Fleetwood Town.
DOCTOR
Dr Matthew Perry

Nationality: English
Retired as a GP in 2014. Was appointed as medical advisor to the Premier League four years ago, but continued to work at Molineux.
DOCTOR
Robin Chakraverty

Nationality: English
Joined in the summer of 2020, having previously been lead doctor with the England men's team.
LEAD S&C
Richard Kirby

Nationality: English
Responsible for strength and conditioning in the gym and on the pitch. Joined the club in December 2014.
S&C COACH
SEAN MILLER

Nationality: Scottish
Joined in September 2015 and promoted to first team in June 2019.
SPORTS SCIENTIST
Tom Male

Nationality: English
Responsible for use/ analysis of GPS at first-team and Academy levels.
ANALYSIS
HEAD OF PERFORMANCE & ANALYSIS
Mathew Pearson

Nationality: English
Graduate of Liverpool John Moores who worked for Qatar FA and Aspire before joining Wolves' Academy in February 2017, Promoted to first team in August 2017 and then this new role in October 2020.
ASSISTANT ANALYST
John Boston
Nationality: English
Intern at Leicester City before joining Wolves in July 2015. Focuses on post-match analysis.
FOOTBALL RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY ANALYST
Francisco Belo
Nationality: Portuguese
Newly-created role that involves "trend and research analysis across Wolves’ performance, the Premier League, as well as other global football trends”, as well as supporting the first team analysts in their pre and post-match analysis. Belo joined in January 2021 from Everton, where he had been Technical Coaching Analyst for six seasons.
RESEARCH & SUPPORT ANALYST
Ed Ames
Nationality: English
Joined in August 2016 as an intern, having graduated from the University of Worcester. Got a full-time role in the Academy before being promoted to the first team in 2018.
OTHER
KIT CO-ORDINATOR
Sam Perrin

Nationality: English
Joined Wolves in December 2019 having previously worked for three-and-a-half seasons at Notts County.