Przemyslaw Zych
Lisbon (from July 2025)
Summary
A passionate enthusiast of data usage in football, talent identification, scouting and the process of building sports organizations, which he has been pursuing in various forms for the last 10 years.
Experienced in stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes. Organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory and team building skill.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Data & Science Department
Legia Warsaw Football Academy
Warsaw
01.2023 - 06.2025
- established data&science team with Data Engineer and Neuroscientist within his team to build data awareness and promote practical data usage in football decisions,
- in charge of research and BrainsFirst and Skillslab testing of cognitive functions of players with the aim to recruit youth players with the right decision making skills,
- main administrator of SoccerLAB platform - database of Legia Warsaw tracking development of players: internal and external (scouting of First Team of Legia and Academy)
Head of Development
Legia Warsaw
Warsaw
07.2021 - 12.2022
- in charge of leading the search for partner clubs of Legia Warsaw with the aim to help with the transition of players from Academy to First Team
- in charge of setting up Sport Athletic School for U16-U19 Legia's players on the premises of Legia Training Center
Operations Manager
Legia Warsaw Football Academy
Warsaw
04.2017 - 06.2021
- member of the board of Legia Warsaw Football Academy
- participation in planning a long-term organizational strategy and other internal activities of long-term significance, as a right hand of Director of Football Academy;
- leading and executing unique projects with the aim to improve talent identification - e.g. setting up skills sessions in local schools to develop and identify U10-U13 local players,
- in charge of relocation of Legia Warsaw Football Academy headquarters from the city center to the modern Legia Training Center in Książenice near Warsaw, including designing and implementing a new model for the functioning of the organization;
Scout
ProSport Manager (football agency)
Warsaw
06.2015 - 03.2017
- scouting of players for top Polish football agency
- main task to observe Polish national teams U15–U21 and youth leagues in Poland with the aim to select most promising players
Education
Bachelor - International Studies
Uniwersystet Kardynala Stefana Wyszynskiego
Warsaw06-2012
Skills
- Adaptability
- Communication skills
- Relationship building
- Talent identification
- Data analysis
- Process improvement
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), 2008
- Certificate in International Professional Scouting Organisation (IPSO), 2016
- Certificate in Microsoft PowerBI (LABA), 2023
- Cerfificate in Football Scouting by Barca Innovation Hub, 2025
Languages
Polish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
REFERENCES
RICHARD GROOTSCHOLTEN
Academy Director of Legia Warsaw Academy 2019-2022
Academy Director of Feyenoord Rotterdam 2013-2016
+31 651 838 465
REFERENCES
RADOSLAW MOZYRKO
Head of Senior Scouting of Legia Warsaw 2022-now
Senior Scout of Chelsea FC 2020-2022
Manager of Legia Warsaw Academy 2017-2019
+48 600334 200, radoslaw.mozyrko@legia.pl
"Przemysław has proven to be a person with a passion for finding and shaping young players for Legia Warsaw, whether through organizing talent days, additional skills sessions in schools or creating a support system for local clubs. A person with initiative"
REFERENCES
PIOTR URBAN
Sports Director of Widzew Lodz Academy
ex- Head of Methodology of Legia Warsaw and Osasuna Pamplona
+48 696 345 948, piotr.urban@widzew.com
"I worked with Przemysław Zych at Legia Warsaw from 2017 to 2022. His organizational skills, commitment and analytical abilities were impressive. Przemysław's contribution to the development of the Legia Academy was invaluable, both in terms of organization and sports. He effectively managed a team of employees, and his support and advice for coaches, including developing individual training plans for players, translated into improved sports results in the youth categories. He regularly analyzed the performances of players at the national and international level, which allowed him to gain deeper knowledge of their skills. Przemysław was characterized by excellent contact with people, which guaranteed effective and pleasant cooperation. He is a conscientious, reliable and responsible person who always strives for perfection in his work. I have no hesitation in recommending Przemysław Zych as a trustworthy person with extensive knowledge of football and excellent skills in team management and development of young talents"
REFERENCES
MACIEJ ZIELIŃSKI
Executive Director of ProSport Manager
+48 530 999 413
m.zielinski@prosportmanager.com
"Przemysław Zych scouted footballers aged 14-19 for our agency between 2015-2017. During his work he recommended players who are currently called up to the Polish national team, e.g. Sebastian Szymański (Fenerbahce), Radosław Majecki (Monaco), Sebastian Walukiewicz (Torino). We could count on his hard work, commitment and ability to predict players' development paths"
Timeline
Head of Data & Science Department
Legia Warsaw Football Academy
01.2023 - 06.2025
Head of Development
Legia Warsaw
07.2021 - 12.2022
Operations Manager
Legia Warsaw Football Academy
04.2017 - 06.2021
Scout
ProSport Manager (football agency)
06.2015 - 03.2017
Bachelor - International Studies
Uniwersystet Kardynala Stefana Wyszynskiego
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