Johannes Kaneider is a sports scientist specializing in performance analytics and match analysis and works as an analyst at the Borussia Dortmund Academy. He holds an UEFA-B coaching license, a BSc in Sports Science (Ruhr-University Bochum), and is currently completing a Master’s in Match Analysis (German Sport University Cologne). He aims to bridge the gap between coaches on the pitch and sports science. With sports science approach, he evaluates the academy’s game philosophy to develop talent and strengthen the pathway to the first team.