Player Analysis Tools and Big Data in Professional Football: The silent revolution that is transforming clubs
Professional football is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Currently, sporting decisions are not made solely based on intuition or the experience of the coaching staff. Thanks to the advancement of technologies applied to sports, clubs have data, video and performance analysis tools that allow them to accurately evaluate the game, optimize performance and make smarter strategic decisions.
In this article we analyze the tools most used in professional clubs, their functionalities, the benefits they provide and how you can train yourself to master these resources and make the leap to the professional world of football.
What can clubs do with these tools?
With the correct use of technological platforms, analysis departments can:
Carry out global scouting from the office, without the need to travel.
Study players and rivals in a detailed and objective way.
Monitor physical performance and prevent injuries.
Create tactical, visual and statistical reports with high professional impact.
Make decisions about signings, training and tactics with quantifiable information.
Customize the individual work of each player.
These capabilities have turned analysis and big data into strategic assets within any professional football structure.
Tools most used in professional clubs
Wyscout
World-leading platform in scouting and analysis. It allows you to access matches from thousands of leagues, clips by action, advanced statistics and player comparisons.
More information: https://wyscout.com/
Instagram
Similar to Wyscout, it offers automated reporting by player and match, clips by event, physical metrics and collective analysis tools.
More information: https://instatsport.com/
Hudl/Sportscode
Ideal for teams that record their own games and training sessions. It allows you to tag plays, generate personalized reports and share material with the coaching staff.
More information: https://www.hudl.com/
LongoMatch / Nacsport / TacticalPad
Tools focused on visual and tactical analysis. They allow presentations, animations and tactical explanations for players and teams.
LongoMatch: https://longomatch.org/
Nacsport: https://www.nacsport.com/
Tactical Pad: https://www.tacticalpad.com/
Big Data and GPS: the next level of analysis
GPS technology and sensors
Devices such as Catapult, Wimu or Statsports measure physical variables during training and competition: distance traveled, speed, loads, accelerations, etc.
Catapult: https://www.catapultsports.com/
Statsports: https://statsports.com/
Wimu: https://realtracksystems.com/
Data analysis with statistical software
Many clubs use Python, R, Power BI or Tableau to process, interpret and visualize performance data. These skills are increasingly in demand in coaching staffs and performance departments.
Why are these tools cost-effective and efficient?
They minimize errors in signings and renewals.
They improve individual and collective performance.
They save resources on travel, observations and in-person scouting.
They anticipate injuries by managing loads and physical data.
They facilitate decision making based on data, not perceptions.
Specialized training: prepare to work in a professional club
At FutbolLab we offer 100% online training, with the support of Florida Global University, designed for coaches, analysts, physical trainers and technicians who want to make the leap to the professional world.
Here we leave you some featured programs:
Master in Scouting and Video Analysis
Learn to master tools like Wyscout, Instat and LongoMatch, and generate professional tactical reports.
Link: https://www.futbollab.com/es/curso/master-en-scouting-y-videoanalisis-del-deporte
Master in Technology, Big Data and Use of GPS in Sports
Training in sports data analysis, GPS sensors, Python, SQL and visualization tools.
Link: https://www.futbollab.com/es/curso/master-en-tecnologia-big-data-y-uso-del-gps-en-deporte
Master in Football Management
Includes modules on sports structure, talent acquisition and game analysis.
Link: https://www.futbollab.com/es/curso/master-en-direction-of-football
Internships in professional clubs (Barcelona)
Training stays for coaches, analysts and technicians in real professional environments.
Link: https://www.futbollab.com/es/pasantia/entrenador
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