MSc in SOCCER ANALYTICS
WHAT IS ALL ABOUT?
The MSc in SOCCER ANALYTICS is a groundbreaking program designed for professionals who want to work in the world of elite soccer through data science. The program offers comprehensive training that combines performance analysis with the latest big data and artificial intelligence technologies, preparing students to face the challenges of modern soccer.
Throughout the course, participants will develop advanced analytical skills, using data visualization tools and predictive modeling techniques to transform complex data into effective game strategies and provide valuable insights to coaching staff, sports management, and club executives. Additionally, the program focuses on providing a deep understanding of the game, equipping students with both theoretical and practical knowledge of tactical analysis and team performance.
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
Graduates will study and acquire the necessary skills and competencies to navigate smoothly within the soccer environment using the two main programming languages employed in Professional Clubs: Python and R.
VISUALIZATION TOOLS
Tableau and PowerBI are the two most important visualization tools within the Big Data ecosystem. Our students will be able to develop fully professional and interactive dashboards to support the team’s needs.
GAME KNOWLEDGE
Through various parallel workshops, taught by top-level coaches, our students will acquire the essential skills related to understanding and interpreting game situations, enabling them to carry out timely, efficient analyses grounded in soccer science.
Msc in SOCCER Analytics
MASTER’S STRUCTURE
Conceived as an Elite Program, the Master’s has a structure that allows students to acquire multiple skills and competencies, not only related to the core content but also some of the most valued abilities in elite sports.
Along with the delivery of core modules, which will provide knowledge and practical skills, students will have the opportunity to experience MasterClasses firsthand, taught by leading figures in Soccer Data Analysis (professionals working in technical teams of top international clubs and industry experts). Additionally, they will participate in specific workshops related to game aspects, enhancing their understanding, as well as others focused on the most in-demand Soft Skills.
CORE PROGRAM
Through this program, students will acquire the necessary skills and competencies to become part of the Analysis Departments in any Elite Club worldwide.
TOP MASTERCLASSES
Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from top professionals about the best use cases and the main tools used in Soccer Analysis, as well as participate in workshops to enhance their Soft Skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXTENSION DEPARTMENT
Thanks to our Professional Extension Department, students will be able to develop their projects through an immersive training model within elite Soccer clubs worldwide.
WEEKENDS AND IN-PERSON EXPERIENCES IN MIAMI
During two weekends, students will have the opportunity to enjoy in-person sessions in Miami, accompanied by elite professionals, as well as other extracurricular activities and networking opportunities.
There are only 25 places available for this 1st edition!
Msc in SOCCER Analytics
Scholarships of up to 50% of the total amount!
600.000€ in Partial Scholarships within the International Scholarship Program of Sports Data Campus, MIU and UCAM
Msc in SOCCER Analytics
THE PROGRAM
An Academic Program developed and endorsed by leading experts in the use and application of data in soccer, combining an understanding of the main aspects of the game with the acquisition of analytical skills that turn our students into highly sought-after professionals by professional clubs.
The curriculum is structured into five clearly differentiated parts:
- Understanding the Big Data and AI ecosystem in service of soccer.
- Skills related to game knowledge and analysis.
- Main programming languages: Python and R.
- Main visualization tools: Tableau and Power BI.
- Final Master’s Project with real-world applicability in a professional club.
Master’s Program
CERTIFICATE OF DATA ANALYTICS IN SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo “Monchi”. Víctor Orta.
Foundations of Big Data Applied to Soccer
André Silveira Cantanho. Global AI Project Leader en Sports Data Campus.
Soccer Data Providers
Pablo Sanzol. Soccer Data Analyst Expert
Advanced Metrics in Soccer
Miguel Ferreira. Head of Data Department at Sporting Clube (Primeira Liga)
Soccer Data Visualization: Creating Dashboards with Tableau and PowerBI
Pablo Sanzol. David Fombella. Consultor StrateBI.
Data Acquisition Techniques via Video in Soccer
José Rodríguez Calvo. Data Analyst at Aston Villa FC (Premier League)
Individual, Collective, Opponent Analysis and Scouting in Soccer
Pablo Sanzol. Head of Data at SD Eibar (2) David Fombella. Consultant at StrateBI (2)
Big Data Ecosystem in Soccer.
Esteve Rodríguez Crespo. Head of Data Projects at Sevilla FC
Data Acquisition and Storage
David Fombella. Academic Co-Director at Sports Data Campus.
Soccer Analysis with R
Javier Fernández. Data Scientist at Sportian.
Soccer Analysis with Python
Javier Fernández. Data Scientist at Sportian.
Lucas Bracamonte. Director of the Professional Extension Department at SDC.
Machine Learning and AI Techniques Applied to Soccer
David Fombella. Academic Co-Director at Sports Data Campus.
Physical Performance Analysis in Soccer with Big Data and Machine Learning
Lorena Torres. YouFirst.
Cristóbal Fuentes. Physical Trainer at Al-Wakrah SC.
Master's Thesis Project
David Fombella. Pablo Sanzol. Javier Fernández. Miguel Ferreira.
Experience Exclusive Soccer Weekends in Miami and New York
The MSc in Soccer Analytics offers more than just cutting-edge academic training—it provides unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the world of elite soccer. As part of the program, you’ll attend exclusive weekend events in Miami and New York, two of the most dynamic hubs for soccer in the United States.
These weekends are designed to connect students with industry leaders, including legendary soccer stars, top analysts, and influential decision-makers. You’ll gain insider insights through networking events, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops led by some of the biggest names in the sport.
Highlights of the
Weekend Experience:
Meet and learn from soccer legends and industry professionals.
Participate in exclusive workshops and networking sessions.
Explore the vibrant soccer culture of Miami and New York.
Take your career to the next level while enjoying unforgettable experiences in two iconic cities.
Join the MSc in Soccer Analytics and unlock the future of elite soccer!
Professional Extension Department
From theory to the field: connecting sports entities and students to turn knowledge into practice.
MISION
The mission of the Professional Extension Department is to be the link between theory and the dynamic practical world of sports, providing our community with invaluable hands-on experience in the sports sector.
We integrate academic knowledge with the practical demands of the market, allowing our students to acquire the skills and competencies necessary to face the challenges of the contemporary sports environment.
Through innovative educational programs, internships, and collaborative projects, we ensure that our students can apply what they learn in real situations within elite clubs, contributing to their professional and personal growth.
VISION
Establish strategic partnerships with clubs and sports and technology organizations, fostering innovation, collaborative learning, and the application of advanced data analysis. Our goal is to train highly qualified professionals and future leaders in the sports sector.
We promote continuous innovation in all our activities, from curriculum development to the adoption of new technologies and teaching methods.
We enhance collaboration among students, faculty, and industry partners, promoting teamwork and knowledge exchange.
Msc in SOCCER Analytics
OUR PARTNERS
Because strength lies in collaboration: proud of our ecosystem of partners
TEACHING STAFF
Faculty of the highest level and recognized prestige in the field of data use and application in professional SOCCER
VÍCTOR ORTA
Sports Director. Sevilla FC
Ramón Rodríguez “Monchi”
Sports Director. Aston Villa FC
Miguel Ferreira
Data Manager. Sporting Clube
David Sáez
Executive Director of the Big Data International Campus (ENIIT / Sports Data Campus)
PABLO sanzol
Technical Secretariat of Deportivo Alavés
José Rodríguez
Data Analyst. Aston Villa FC
André Silveira
Global AI Project Leader at Sports Data Campus
Cristobal Fuentes
Physical Trainer. Al-Wakrah SC
Lucas Bracamonte
Professional Extension Department
Javier Fernández
Senior Data Scientist at Sportian
David FoMbella
Big Data Consultant in Sport at StrateBI
Miguel Ángel del Barrio
Director of Sports Programs at the Big Data International Campus (ENIIT / Sports Data Campus
ESTEVE RODRÍGUEZ
Head of Data Projects at Sevilla FC
LORENA TORRES
Director of Player's Performance at YouFirst
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
Knowledge of the Game
TALKS WITH LEGENDS
Enjoy live, interactive sessions with the leading figures in elite football and discover, firsthand and alongside them, the essential aspects of the game. The knowledge gained from top-level professionals will enable you to reach an unmatched level in your analysis.
IKER CASILLAS
Owner SportsBoost
DAVID VILLA
Sports Entrepreneur
Jorge Valdano
Soccer Speaker
FERNANDO HIERRO
Sports Director. Al Nassr
FERNANDO MORIENTES
Sports Analyst and Speaker
Álvaro Benito
Sports Analyst and Speaker
MICHEL GONZÁLEZ
Al-Qadisiyah coach
RUDY FERNÁNDEZ
Basket legend
ALE GALÁN
Padel Champion
CHEMA MARTÍNEZ
Professional Athlete and Speaker
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
Analysis in Soccer
MASTERCLASSES
Students will attend over 30 MasterClasses led by industry experts, covering soccer data analysis, the sports data industry, and tools like R and Python
Nacho Leblic
Head of Scouting. Portland Timbers FC
Haydeé Agrás
Analyst at Brentford FC (Premier League)
Anselmo Ruíz de Alarcón
Data Analyst at USA Soccer National Team
ANTONIO CAMPOS
Academy Lead Scout at Orlando City SC
Santiago David
Head of Youth Academy at River Plate
Mike Smith
Scouting and Recruiting at Portland Thorns FC
Omar Bautista
Data Analyst at Club Brugge
Toby Saliba
Head of Data & Insights at Manchester City
Pablo Muñiz
Coach at Wuhan Three Towns FC
Julio Costa
Data Scientist at Fulham FC (Premier League)
Juan Vicente Armengol
Analyst at FC Barcelona
Carles Cuadrat
Coach at East Bengal (Indian Super League)
Bixen Calzón
Head of Data at Real Sociedad (La Liga)
Elías Zamora
CDO at Sevilla FC
Emilio Vega
Sports Director at Aspire Academy
Juan Cornejo
Analyst at Valencia CF
José María Cruz Gallardo
Head of R&D&I. Sevilla FC
Marta Galvao
Data Analyst at Portuguese Soccer Federation
Mikel Gandarias
Analyst at CD Mallorca (La Liga)
Juan Esteban Gómez
Head of Innovation at Sevilla FC
Yannis Theodorou
Analyst at Olympiakos
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
ELITE PROFESSIONAL
The Data Industry
MASTERCLASSES
Students will attend over 30 MasterClasses led by industry experts, covering soccer data analysis, the sports data industry, and tools like R and Python
Arturo Guerrero
Data Scientist at IBM
Boris Nortzton
CEO at CoachInside
Borja Gómez
Director at Bepro Spain
Carles Bosch
Soccer Operations Manager at Impect
Carlos Domínguez
Nacsport Sales & Management
Daniel Limones
FIFA TDS Talent Coach Project
Enrique Doal
Author of Predictive Methods for Soccer
Eugenio Alonso
Sales Manager at Stats Perform
Fabio Nevado
Coach at LaLiga MediaCoach
Gonzalo Zarza
CDO at Sportian
Joao Costa
Sales Manager at Metrica Sports
Luis Llagostera
CEO at Fly-Fut
Luis Mosquera
Data Scientist at Kinexon
Maurici A. Felip
CEO at Kognia Intelligence
Montserrat García
Elite Accounts at Hudl
Andre Pawlosky
Customer Success Specialist at Catapult
Paul Neilson
CEO at Skill Corner
Raúl Peláez
CEO at AILITE
Salva Carmona
CEO at Driblab
Sara Carmona
Head of Data at YouFirst
Sebastiano Cadé
Sales Manager at K-Sports
Sergi Belmunt
Product Manager at Hudl
Stalin Santillán
LATAM Business Developer at SICS Sports
Alicia Arias
Customer Experience Manager at LongoMatch
UNIVERSITY CERTIFICATIONS
Students will attend over 30 MasterClasses led by industry experts, covering soccer data analysis, the sports data industry, and tools like R and Python
University Certification (UCAM)
All our training programs are certified by UCAM (Catholic University of Murcia), the most recognized Spanish university in the field of sports.
The Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) was the Spanish higher education institution with the most athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, achieving 15 medals and 33 Olympic diplomas.
Several UCAM athletes played a significant role in the Games, including Marcus Cooper, who proudly served as the flag bearer, representing Spain at the opening ceremony.
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Other Certifications
CERTIFICATION IN GAME FUNDAMENTALS
This certification addresses the need to analyze soccer from its internal logic, helping data analysts understand key aspects of the game. By learning organizational strategies and their impact on performance, analysts can refine their studies. Streamlining processes is crucial in soccer to boost productivity and efficiency in analysis departments.
CERTIFICATION IN
CATAPULT PERFORMANCE
Delivered by one of the leading providers of sports technology and sensors worldwide, this certification provides students with the necessary knowledge to maximize the use of Catapult devices, which are widely used by professional clubs around the world.
CERTIFICATION IN
LONGOMATCH VIDEO ANALYSIS
Video analysis is a key data generation tool used by coaches, trainers, and analysts in soccer. During the Master’s program, you’ll learn about essential tools like NacSports, Hudl SportCode, and Longomatch. You’ll also earn an official certification as a specialist in the Longomatch video analysis system.
Analysis in Soccer
DELIVERY METHODOLOGY
The training program will utilize a 100% active e-learning methodology, enabling students to acquire essential skills for elite soccer environments through asynchronous study, original manuals, and pre-recorded video classes. Students will have access to specialized tutors, live MasterClasses with industry leaders, and two optional in-person weekends in Miami and New York for unique experiences. Workshops will enhance soft skills, all within the largest global community in data and sports.