David Webb Keynote Speaker
- Elite football strategist and performance expert
- Former sporting director and talent lead across top clubs
- Specialist in talent development and high-performing teams
David Webb's Biography
David Webb is a leading football strategist, talent specialist and performance expert with a career spanning elite club and international football. He brings rare insight into how high-performing teams are built, developed and sustained at the highest level of the game.
He has held various managerial, sporting director and recruitment roles at the highest levels of football, having been a driving force behind teams such as Crystal Palace, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayer Leverkusen, Southampton, Bournemouth, Huddersfield and Georgia’s national team, where he played a key role in the country reaching their first EUROs. He was Assistant Coach of the Georgia National Team (2023-2026).
Having recruited and developed over £200M of asset value in terms of footballers, David offers unparalleled insight into high performance, management and development. His experience across elite clubs and international football has positioned him at the forefront of talent identification, team building and long-term strategic planning within the game.
He is a regular guest at Sky Sports News and talkSPORT, in addition to having featured across prestigious UK and international digital and print outlets.
David Webb is a compelling speaker who translates lessons from elite sport into practical strategies for business and leadership. His unique sessions combine a practical approach with a master’s degree in sports psychology to deliver powerful insights on performance, resilience and decision-making. He challenges organisations to think differently about talent, culture and sustained success, equipping audiences with tools that can be applied immediately in high-pressure environments.
David Webb's Speaking Topics
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How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable
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Outwork doubt and developing confidence
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Further Together - team building
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Dealing with pressure
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Unlocking and enhancing talent
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Building Resilience
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The loudest voice
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Consistency
Why Book David Webb as a speaker?
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He has operated at the highest levels of elite football, shaping performance and strategy across leading clubs and international teams.
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He translates the principles of talent identification and team development into practical insights that drive sustained high performance.
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He brings deep expertise in building winning environments, having developed significant player value and long-term squad strategy.
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He is a compelling speaker who combines real-world experience with sports psychology to deliver actionable leadership lessons.
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His insights equip organisations to build stronger teams, identify potential and achieve consistent success in competitive environments.