Hudl Statsbomb | Every Touch Matters
Every pass matters. Every shot matters. Every run, tackle and decision can change a game.
Hudl Statsbomb turns these moments into simple, useful data.
It helps teams see what happened, understand why, and make better decisions.
Coaches can improve tactics.
Scouts can find better players.
Analysts can spot what others miss.
Because football is about more than numbers.
It’s about what the numbers can tell you.
Hudl Statsbomb. See more. Know more.
Football Intelligence Editor
A writer exploring the data, ideas, intelligence, and technology shaping the future of football, with a focus on the trends and innovations transforming the modern game.
Published
19 July 2026
The Football Intelligence Awards
BRÆVIA | The Football Intelligence Awards
The World Cup of Football Intelligence
BRÆVIA | The Football Intelligence Awards is a global awards platform recognising the organisations, technologies, data, and innovations transforming football intelligence.
Football is becoming smarter.
Across scouting and recruitment, performance analysis, data science, artificial intelligence, decision-making, fan engagement, and club operations, a new intelligence ecosystem is transforming how the game is understood, managed, and played.
The Future of Football, Recognised.
AoFDA | Association of Football Data Analysts (AoFDA)
The Association of Football Data Analysts (AoFDA) is a not-for-profit membership association dedicated to promoting ethical data analytics and advancing the use of data in football.
The AoFDA unites analysts and professionals who share a commitment to responsible data practices, higher analytical standards, and better decision-making across the game.
Membership is free to join, making AoFDA an open and accessible community for anyone passionate about the responsible use of data in football.