Data volumes are increasing by the minute. Within these data, a wealth of information and knowledge is enclosed. More and more techniques are becoming available to make sense of all these data.

In sports and football in particular, data-based analyses have really taken off over the last years. Stadiums – and players for that matter – are equipped with the latest technology to automatically gather data. Think of video, goal-line, and GPS technology. This enables real-time analysis and coaches can instantly take action based on a combination of their expertise and data. Team composition, line-ups, tactics, and training plans can all benefit from data-based analyses.