Sports Data Campus, and the Qatar Stars League (QSL), the top tier of professional football in Qatar, made up of the country’s leading clubs, have established a strategic cooperation with the aim of optimising data management processes, information automation, and decision-making within the competitive environment of Qatari football.
The cooperation with the Qatar Stars League represents a key step for Sports Data Campus in its international expansion. Joining the Qatari football ecosystem strengthens our mission to train professionals who deliver real impact in high-demand contexts. This relationship enables us to apply our expertise in one of the most ambitious football projects in the world. Our arrival in Qatar consolidates our presence in the Middle East and opens up new opportunities for the global development of sports analytics.
The Qatar Stars League drives its digital transformation alongside Sports Data Campus
This new relationship seeks to boost the league’s operational efficiency through specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in sports analytics, technology, and data science. Through this cooperation, both parties will develop joint projects, share experiences, and promote applied learning to improve the QSL’s data structure and its implementation at technical, tactical, and institutional levels.
“At the Qatar Stars League, we are always looking for ways to work smarter and align with international best practice in data management and infrastructure. This collaboration with Sports Data Campus will optimise the way we manage and automate information, enabling our league and our departments to operate with greater efficiency and accuracy, while generating more value for Qatari football and, in particular, for the Qatar Stars League itself.” said Mauro Saraiva, Football Performance Analyst, Qatar Stars League.
David Sáez, CEO of Sports Data Campus: “The collaboration between Sports Data Campus and the Qatar Stars League marks a key milestone in our international projection and in our mission to actively contribute to the development of global sport through data and technology. This cooperation will enable students on our master’s programmes to take part in real projects that directly contribute to the growth and consolidation of the analytics ecosystem of one of the most strategic leagues in the global football landscape.”
The Qatar Stars League stands out not only for its sporting growth, but also for its firm commitment to innovation, knowledge, and excellence across all areas. For our students to be able to add value in that context, integrate into real-world dynamics, and work alongside professionals at the very highest level represents a unique opportunity for their professional development and a concrete way to bring into the real world everything they learn in our programmes.
We would like to offer our special thanks to Mauro Saraiva and the entire team of professionals at the Qatar Stars League who, together with André Silveira, Global AI Leader at Sports Data Campus, have made this agreement possible. Their vision, talent, and commitment to creating a positive impact on the development of innovation in Qatari football have been key to building this partnership which, without a doubt, will be highly beneficial for both institutions and for the international football ecosystem.”
André Silveira, Global AI Leader at Sports Data Campus: “Leading this collaboration, we believe that joining forces with the Qatar Stars League is a key step to project Sports Data Campus in Asia and to strengthen joint initiatives with one of the most strategic and innovative leagues in the football landscape.”
We take on this challenge with the conviction that working together on real, high-impact international projects will prepare our students to meet a growing demand: the best talent beyond the touchlines. This immersive experience, in a competitive and technologically advanced environment, will enable them to apply their knowledge to international standards and become professionals capable of leading innovation in global sport.
Sport is entering a new era in which technology will not only measure and analyse what happens on the pitch, but will also be able to anticipate, simulate, and optimise every decision, on and off the field. Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and global digital platforms will transform how we train, compete, and connect with fans, creating unprecedented opportunities for those who can adapt. The coming years will be defined by the challenge of integrating these advances ethically, strategically, and sustainably—and only organisations that combine talent, data, and vision will be able to lead this revolution.
I would like to thank the entire Qatar Stars League team for their vision, trust, and collaboration in making this agreement possible. We feel honoured to be playing on the same team, sharing the same pitch, and moving forward, pass by pass, towards our common goal: taking this collaborative project to victory.”
About the Qatar Stars League
The Qatar Stars League is the leading professional football competition in Qatar, bringing together the country’s best clubs in a dynamic and highly competitive environment. With a strong commitment to high-quality entertainment, sustainability, and international best practice, the QSL continues to lead the development of football in the region.
By embracing technology and innovation, the league strengthens its operational efficiency, drives player development, and promotes data-driven decision-making, further consolidating its mission to raise Qatari football at both regional and global levels.
About Sports Data Campus
Sports Data Campus was founded in 2017 to meet the need for professionals specialised in Big Data and Advanced Analytics applied to sport. Since its foundation, more than 2,600 students have graduated from its postgraduate master’s programmes, hundreds of whom now work in and hold key roles at clubs in the world’s leading leagues, federations, and sport-technology companies. This positions Sports Data Campus as the leading educational institution worldwide for training in sports data analysis.
Sports Data Campus’s learning methodology is based on real cases and collaboration with prestigious organisations, enabling students to apply their knowledge in professional environments. In recent years, partnerships with top-level teams and technology companies have been essential to continue training the world’s best sports analysts.
The Campus currently offers 18 higher university education programmes, certified by UCAM (Universidad Católica de Murcia), Europe’s most prestigious university in the sports domain.
Statement in Spanish: https://sportsdatacampus.com/sports-data-campus-y-qatar-stars-league-establecen-cooperacion/