Nick Gearing

Nick Gearing is an accomplished professional in football scouting and research, currently serving as an Associate Staff Member at Canterbury Christ Church University, where access to university resources facilitates independent research. As a First Team Scout for Nottingham Forest FC since September 2022, Gearing focuses on live scouting across various leagues, leads video scouting efforts, and collaborates with recruitment leaders on talent identification. With ongoing research for a Professional Doctorate at the University of Birmingham, Gearing has engaged with top European academies and presented findings to prominent football organizations, significantly influencing coaching curricula. Previous roles include Director of Football Research at Performance Analysis UK, Primary PE Teacher at Harris Federation, and various positions within football clubs that showcase a solid foundation in performance analysis and coaching. Gearing's advisory role at The Captains Agency highlights expertise in soccer data and market insights.