Naythan-Din Kariuki, a Kenyan professional working at English Premier League club Aston Villa, was promoted to the position of Lead Data Scout on Tuesday, March 11, making him a key figure in the club's transfer strategy.
In a significant achievement for a Kenyan, Naythan, the son of renowned media personality Gina Din-Kariuki, announced his new role on LinkedIn, highlighting his rapid rise within the club based in the West Midlands. "Having been at Aston Villa Football Club for just under a year as a First Team Recruitment Analyst, I am really proud and honoured to say that I've been promoted to Lead Data Scout," he shared.
In his new role, Naythan will leverage his expertise as both a scout and data analyst to support Aston Villa's recruitment strategy as they strive for success in both English and European competitions.
A photo of Aston Villa Lead Data Scout Nathan Din-Kariuki (left) and football legend Didier Drogba (right) during a past event on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
