The Brief
As France’s premier football authority, the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) recognised the need to revolutionise their approach to data capture, analysis, and fan engagement across Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT.
They wanted to implement cutting-edge technology that would consolidate their tracking, event and performance data, as well as elevating every aspect of their competitions.
The Challenge
Traditional football data collection methods often provide limited, retrospective insights that fail to capture the full complexity of modern football.
Many leagues struggle with fragmented data systems that don’t capture, analyse and distribute data effectively, resulting in missed opportunities for tactical innovation and fan engagement.
The LFP needed a unified solution that could deliver real-time, comprehensive data analysis while simultaneously enhancing the spectator experience.
Here’s how teams across Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 can use our tracking data to improve and analyse performance.
The Solution
By partnering with Genius Sports, the LFP was able to leverage GeniusIQ, our next-generation AI and data platform that creates a single, connected ecosystem for all 36 teams across Ligue 1 and Ligue 2.
The comprehensive solution includes:
- Optical Camera Systems: Computer vision technology installed across every Ligue 1 McDonald’s and Ligue 2 BKT venue captures unprecedented detail of player movement and game dynamics
- AI-Powered Analysis: Machine learning algorithms provide real-time semantic understanding of football, automatically detecting key events and generating instant insights
- Performance Tools: Data-driven coaching resources enhance training preparation, in-game decision making, and post-match analysis for clubs
- Elevated Broadcasting: Revolutionary viewing experience that immerses fans in real-time statistics
By integrating tracking data capture with immediate AI processing, the platform transforms raw match footage into actionable intelligence that benefits coaches, players, broadcasters, and fans simultaneously.
The Result
The implementation has established the LFP as a leader in football technology innovation, creating multiple value streams across the organisation.
Starting with one match per matchweek, the LFP Expert Feed represents a groundbreaking approach to sports broadcasting in France, offering fans unprecedented access to real-time performance metrics including passing accuracy, player speeds, off-ball movement, and instant shot analysis.
For clubs, the system provides coaches and analysts with sophisticated tools for tactical preparation and performance optimisation.
This partnership positions French football at the forefront of the sports technology revolution, demonstrating how advanced data capture can simultaneously serve professional development and fan engagement objectives.
