Footovision, a prominent data provider in the sports analytics industry, and SL Benfica, a heavyweight in European football, proudly announce a groundbreaking three-year partnership aimed at revolutionizing the depth of data available to SL Benfica. This collaboration marks a significant stride towards integrating cutting-edge technology into the world of football analytics, providing the Portuguese club with event and tracking data, as well as access to Footovision’s adaptable and robust analysis platform, Coachvision.
Mehdi Ennaciri, CEO of Footovision, expressed his excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the comprehensive coverage of Primeira Liga provided by Footovision. Ennaciri stated, "With our full coverage of Primeira Liga, SL Benfica gains valuable insights into other teams, including advanced metrics. This capability not only deepens their performance analysis but also equips Benfica with complete data to scout new recruits from other teams in the league."
In response to the collaboration, Nuno Maurício, Head of Performance Analysis Department (DAO) of SL Benfica underscored the strategic objectives of the partnership and explained the rationale behind choosing Footovision: "In an age of outstanding developments in the world of high-performance sports, it’s with great excitement that we can now rely on the data and reports provided by Footovision. The great quality of the data provided to Performance Analysts, Sport Data Scientists and the Coaching Staff, it´s also aligned with the Analysis Model and Holistic intervention of Sport Lisboa e Benfica, allowing us to further develop and enhance our Individual and Team Performance with the constant goal of achieving Excellence!"
This collaboration between Footovision and SL Benfica underscores the escalating significance of data analysis and state-of-the-art technology in the modern football landscape. By combining their expertise, Footovision and SL Benfica aspire to further solidify the club's position as a dominant force on the national and European football scene.
“We at Footovision are delighted to embark on this three-year partnership with SL Benfica,” remarked Mehdi Ennaciri. “This collaboration will empower the historic Portuguese club to utilize event and tracking data, enabling them to deepen their analysis of their own team and opponents across multiple competitions. We believe that our advanced technology will contribute to SL Benfica's continued success and excellence in the world of football.”
As the football world continues to evolve, this partnership between Footovision and SL Benfica sets a new standard for the integration of data analytics and technology in football clubs, marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of excellence on and off the pitch.
