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Digitalization in professional soccer

May 16, 2017

German soccer club Hoffenheim has gone digital, using high-tech programs to analyze the players’ development. And judging by the team’s performance this season, it’s paying off.

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Hoffenheim has arrived in the digital age. From heart rhythm monitoring to running speeds and distances covered, the players’ physical performances are recorded and analyzed in real-time using digital high-tech programs. The system also measures and seeks to enhance mental performance. The resulting big data is then incorporated into the development of future team lineups and match strategies.