The European Football Championship in Germany is in full swing. Orange wins the opening match against Poland and is busy with follow-up training. Increasingly, AI is being used to improve soccer performance, for amateurs, semi-professionals and professionals. We’ve listed some applications for you.
Why this is important:
Nearly one in three Dutch consumers (29%) use generative AI tools in their daily lives. More are being added all the time. We highlight some useful options.
Analyze performance
The application of AI technology has dramatically changed the analysis of player performance in soccer. Through advanced data analysis and machine learning, we can evaluate player movements and generate other valuable insights. Useful for coaches and players alike. For example, these systems can analyze player positioning, pass accuracy, and shooting techniques to identify areas for improvement and optimize training programs. Ubitrack, for example, provides a complete data set for clubs to analyze all different aspects of a match.
ML6 analyzed and processed real-time game stream feeds in amateur soccer. The company developed a smart application that can identify events (such as the start of the match, team detection, player tracking, and ball tracking) and perform analysis on these videos (such as duration, ball possession, score, and so on). This gives an amateur club insight into what is going right, or wrong.
Blessurepreventie
AI technology also plays a vital role in injury prevention and rehabilitation within soccer. With AI, player movements can be monitored and potential injury risks can be detected by analyzing biomechanical data. This enables medical personnel to be proactive and take preventive measures. In addition, AI can help develop personalized rehabilitation programs. For example, Zone7’s AI-driven system provides injury risk prediction.
Referee support
AI also provides support to referees in making accurate decisions during matches. Video Assistant Referee (VAR) systems, powered by AI, can analyze match footage and provide instant feedback on crucial incidents such as offside, handbells, and fouls. This helps minimize human error and ensures fair play on the pitch.
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