The integration of data and technology in sports has revolutionized performance analysis, decision-making, and strategy optimization across various disciplines. In this context, Sports Data Campus and Footovision have entered into a new collaboration agreement aimed at enhancing learning and the application of sports analytics in a highly specialized environment. This alliance marks a significant step in the education of future industry professionals, enabling them to apply their knowledge at a leading company in sports analysis technology.
Footovision’s role in innovation in Football Data Analysis
Founded in 2015, Footovision is a pioneering company in football analytics technology, leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision to collect and process data. Its focus is on providing valuable insights to football teams, leagues, and federations worldwide. Through its advanced platform, Coachvision, Footovision transforms data into actionable information to enhance scouting, pre- and post-match analysis, and player performance management.
What sets Footovision apart is its ability to integrate data from various sources, offering more than 1,300 performance metrics. This provides tailored analytics tools for elite football organizations, including prestigious entities such as LaLiga, SL Benfica and FC Barcelona, highlighting Footovision’s prominence in the global sports analytics landscape.
Beyond Coachvision, Footovision also develops advanced solutions for risk management in sports betting through Betvision. This platform offers predictive analytics for betting operators, enabling real-time risk and profit control, optimizing sports betting offerings.
Key aspects of the collaboration agreement
This partnership between Sports Data Campus and Footovision opens a range of opportunities for both parties, especially for students seeking to apply their knowledge in a high-level environment. The main points of this collaboration include:
- Professional Internships at Footovision: Students from Sports Data Campus Masters’ Programs will have the opportunity to intern at Footovision. This experience will allow them to apply their knowledge to real projects, working with high-level data and learning directly from industry experts.
- Masters’ Final Projects at Footovision: The company will propose research projects for students applicable to any of its work areas. These projects will be defined in collaboration with Sports Data Campus, and calls for applications will be opened for interested students. Additionally, the institution will assign academic tutors to ensure the success of each project.
- Masterclasses Led by Footovision: Footovision professionals will conduct specialized sessions for Sports Data Campus students. These classes will provide students with firsthand knowledge of the processes, methodologies, and tools used within the company, enriching their learning experience with applied knowledge.
- Joint Development of Specialized Courses: This agreement establishes a flexible framework, leaving the door open for new projects and initiatives to be developed in future. Both parties may collaborate on designing educational programs of mutual interest. This synergy will allow for the creation of innovative courses in sports analytics and technology applied to sports.
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David Sáez, CEO of Sports Data Campus, commented: “I would like to personally thank Footovision for the opportunity to join our pool of partner companies. It is always a pleasure to work closely with companies in the sports data analytics industry so that our students can contribute to their practical immersion while continuing to develop the competencies and skills they work on throughout the Masters’ Program. We are confident that this alliance reinforces our objective of facilitating our students to get closer to all relevant companies in the sector and, thus, within their professional development, to know the solutions that can best suit their needs in each context”.
Pierre Miralles, co-founder and CEO of Footovision, noted: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Sports Data Campus and contribute to its globally renowned Master’s program in Soccer Analytics. The opportunity to lend our expertise allows us to join other elite partners and esteemed professionals shaping the future of sports. We look forward to delivering educational demos and masterclasses for students, highlighting the advanced capabilities of Footovision’s Coachvision platform. This collaboration underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and knowledge-sharing in football analytics while inspiring the next generation of industry leaders”.
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A boost for education and innovation in Sports
This collaboration is not only a great opportunity for students but also a significant benefit for Footovision. Through this agreement, the company will have access to highly talented students currently being trained, who will bring fresh ideas and new perspectives to sports data analytics.
For students, this partnership represents a crucial step in their professional journey, allowing them to gain experience in a learning environment where they will work with real data, tackle current industry challenges, and showcase their abilities to a leading company in sports analytics.
