Tottenham confirm new Performance Director hired from Manchester City’s owners | OneFootball

Premier League giants Tottenham have confirmed the recruitment of a new Performance Director, hired from the ownership group of Manchester City.

The move marks the latest high-profile backroom addition at Tottenham, as the club continues its efforts to modernise player performance structures and off-field operations, becoming increasingly active in building a world-class performance department capable of supporting Thomas Frank’s long-term footballing vision.

Their latest appointment is being viewed by some as a statement of intent, reflecting the club’s desire to merge scientific rigour with sporting excellence across all levels, from the first team to academy pathways, and into their women’s set-up.

With a background in elite performance management spanning multiple disciplines, Tottenham’s latest arrival provides a unique perspective on athlete care and conditioning, whilst also demonstrating how influential the City Football Group (CFG) model has become.

As announced by Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday morning, CFG’s Dan Lewindon has been appointed as the North London club’s new Performance Director, responsible for medical, sports science, nutrition and psychology across all teams.

Commenting on the appointment, Tottenham’s sporting director Johan Lange said, “We are delighted that Dan will be joining us as Performance Director.

“He was the standout candidate and brings a wealth of experience across a wide range of team and individual sports, working in high-performance environments with elite athletes.

“Dan also has a strong academic background and his expertise will be hugely beneficial to us as we drive this area of the Club with innovative thinking. We look forward to Dan starting.”

Lewindon qualified as a physiotherapist at Nottingham University, beginning his career within the NHS before taking on the role of Lead Physio at Northampton Saints Rugby Club, later spending seven years as Senior Physiotherapist for England Rugby.

That spell was then followed by six years with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) as Head of High Performance Science and Medicine, helping develop health and performance strategies for some of the country’s top athletes.

Lewindon’s move also highlights the continued spread of expertise from City’s global network, with CFG personnel increasingly sought after by top European clubs. Tottenham’s decision to recruit directly from City’s ownership suggests a clear intent to replicate aspects of their holistic player development and conditioning infrastructure.

For Manchester City supporters, it is another example of the CFG model influencing the wider football ecosystem, as figures from within the group’s multi-club framework are being targeted for leadership positions elsewhere.