Best Sports Analyst
An ongoing, reader- and editor-driven recognition for the sports analysts, commentators, and writers who actually explain the game — the same standard behind our own "Best Analysts" coverage.
What this offers
A real case made for you
If nominated and selected, we write the specific reasons your analysis stands out — not a generic bio.
Cross-sport recognition
Open to analysts across football, cricket, F1, and any sport where genuine tactical or technical analysis exists.
No cost to nominate
Nominating an analyst, including yourself, is free and always will be.
Judged on substance
We're looking for the same thing our own "Best Analysts" series looks for: real expertise applied to explaining a mechanism, not just confident commentary.
Who this is for
Working sports analysts, commentators, and writers — broadcast, written, or independent (YouTube, newsletter, podcast) — whose work explains the how and why of a sport, not just the score.
How it works
- Nominate an analyst. Who they are, what sport, and a specific example of analysis that impressed you.
- An editor reviews their body of work. We look at consistency, not just one good take.
- Strong nominees are featured. Added to the current list with a note on what earned the spot.
- Outstanding nominees may be covered directly. Some end up referenced in our own editorial "Best Analysts" coverage.
Rules & eligibility
- This is free to enter, and always will be — we never charge a submission fee.
- No age, location, industry, or follower-count requirement. Selection is about the work itself, not who you are.
- Submitting doesn't guarantee publication or a reply beyond the automatic confirmation — we get more submissions than we can feature, and we'd rather say that upfront than overpromise.
- One nomination per person or company at a time. If yours isn't selected this round, you're welcome to be nominated again later.
- Selection is editorial, not a public vote — we're not obligated to name a winner every single cycle if nothing meets the bar.
How do I actually apply?
I nominate an analyst by pointing to something specific — a broadcast moment, an article, a tactical read that actually taught me something — rather than just saying they're good. That specific example is what lets an editor evaluate the nomination fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it cost anything to submit?
No. It's free to submit to Best Sports Analyst, and free to be featured if selected. We don't charge for consideration, and we never will.
How long does it take to hear back?
If your nomination is selected, you'll hear from an editor directly. If it isn't, we don't send a rejection notice — the volume we receive makes that impractical.
Can I submit on behalf of someone else?
Only with their knowledge and involvement — we want the real details, and that usually means hearing from the person or team directly.
What happens if I'm not selected?
Nothing gets published without being selected first. Unselected submissions simply aren't used, and you're welcome to submit again later.
Does this run every year?
Yes — Best Sports Analyst is evergreen. It runs all year, every year, with no deadline to catch.
Selection is editorial and unpaid on both sides — no one is charged to submit, and no one is paid for work we publish. Talmyn's editorial standards apply the same way here as everywhere else on the site. See can companies pay to appear in Talmyn's rankings or awards for the full answer.
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Current nominees
The first entries are being reviewed now — check back soon, or be one of the first to submit yours below.