So I got lots and lots of DMs and replies asking specific stuff:

1. Yes I'm 2003-born, not a random DOB that FM assigned :)

2. I only hold an American passport, I was born there but I've lived here in India my whole life, I'm Indian for all practical purposes.

As for how I got where I got: I've been blogging since I was 13, learnt everything I learnt from, uh, piggybacking on friends, and honestly I just continued moving along, writing the occasional piece, until the brilliant head of analysis at the club asked me if I'd like to join.

also, finally, apologies for being nitpicky, but call us Dundee United, not Dundee, haha. it's a bit like calling Manchester United "Manchester", but probably worse, considering that Dundee are our rivals!

Re qualifications/things you need, I don't think I'm the best person to ask considering how lucky I've been — my maths knowledge is high school level (and it's always been my worst subject) and I know no coding (picking up some R now). Most data roles require maths/coding.

i mean, there's also the thing that I'm not doing a *that* data-y role, it's just the usual stuff I've been doing long before joining Utd. And I spend hours on video for every 10 mins I spend on data.

TL;DR: it's not an easy industry. Obviously, I've had a lot of luck, and it's been far easier for me than for others. I guess your best bet is to blog/put your work out, put out good work, and cross your fingers and hope for the best!

also, if there's anything more, don't hesitate to DM me, I know I've been slow to respond to DMs that people sent me last night and today morning, but I'll get to it!