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Freelance Football Research Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Football Analyst

Monroe, LA · On-site

$35K - $70K/yr

Job Summary Assist the head and assistant football coaches with daily operations including, but not ... Research, analyze, and create statistics of individual student-athletes and opposing teams to ...

Research Technician

Mason, OH · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

Researcher Skills and Deliverables Responsibilities - Placement, summary and Analysis of technical ... P&G's freelancer opportunities are for project-based or other short-term engagements that require ...

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How much do freelance football research analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance football research analyst in the United States is $73,965.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Football Research Analyst vs Football Data Analyst?

AspectFreelance Football Research AnalystFootball Data Analyst
CredentialsRelevant sports research, data analysis skills, often self-taught or certifications in sports analyticsDegree in statistics, data science, or sports management; certifications in data analysis tools
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-based, freelance engagementsTypically employed by sports teams, media, or analytics firms, but can also work freelance
Employer & Industry UsageIndependent clients, sports media, betting companiesSports teams, media outlets, analytics companies

While both roles involve analyzing football data, a Freelance Football Research Analyst primarily conducts independent research and provides insights on a project basis, often focusing on qualitative analysis. In contrast, a Football Data Analyst usually works within organizations, utilizing quantitative data to inform decisions. The key difference lies in employment type and focus area, though both require strong analytical skills and football knowledge.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Football Research Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,965 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Quantitative Research Intern

Detroit Lions

Allen Park, MI • On-site

Part-time, Internship

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

The Remote Quantitative Research Intern position will be tasked with completing a quantitative research project to assist the club's Football Information department in identifying key insights. Most of the work in this role will be completed independently, with significant flexibility in scheduling.
Qualifications
  • Passion for the game of football
  • Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for answering questions with data
  • Ability to build statistical models in R or Python required
  • Coursework in statistics and/or machine learning required
  • Strong quantitative intuition
  • Self-directed, proactive, and able to work independently

Optional Supplemental Materials
  • If you have a deliverable from a prior data analytics project (e.g., an NFL Big Data bowl submission, thesis or class paper, well-documented GitHup repo, blog post, presentation slides, or detailed Twitter thread), please include it in or a link with your application
  • If you do not have any relevant projects, we do not expect you to complete one for the purpose of this application

Time Commitment
This is a remote, part-time position. Interns will focus on a single football research project over a 10-week periodOver the course of the 10 weeks, the intern will be expected to spend an average of 15 hours a week working on the project. The role is open to anyone who can meet this time commitment.