Opta is the trusted data provider for some of Europe's biggest football clubs.
Our data can support player recruitment, post match analysis and scouting.
The biggest and best database available
We collect detailed positional data on every ball contact that occurs in every game played over 10 of Europe's strongest competitions. That is over 2000 events per games in all of the following:
- English Premier League
- Spanish Liga BBVA
- German Bundesliga and Bundesliga2
- Italian Serie A
- French Ligue 1
- Russian Premier League
- Portuguese Liga Sagres
- Champions League
- Europa League
- All major international tournaments - World Cup, African Cup of Nations etc
This level of data collection has created a completely unique database of performance data on players around the globe. It is this breadth and depth of information that makes us an ideal partner for clubs trying to gain an edge.
All of the data is collected using the same definitions and cutting edge analysis techniques which means you can be sure you are comparing like for like across the biggest leagues.
We also know how to package data so that coaches, club analysts and scouts can get to the information that is important to them quickly and efficiently.
Working with the biggest names
We have been working closely with professional teams for several years now and our staff are experienced in delivering both support and analysis to some of Europe's top clubs. The following teams are amongst those currently taking advantage of the Opta service:
England - Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham
Italy - Roma, Fiorentina, Napoli, Sampdoria, Bologna, Chievo, Atalanta, Siena, Bari
Germany - Bayern Munich, St Pauli, German National Team
France - St Etienne, French National Team
Spain - Real Madrid, Villarreal, Athletic Bilbao, Getafe
Testimonials
Using Opta data has allowed us to steal a march both in player recruitment, particularly in the main markets of England, Germany, Spain, Italy and France, and now in match analysis. What stands alone for us with Opta is its attitude to innovation and creativity.
Mike Forde - Performance Director, Chelsea
Opta enhances our match analysis by continually providing Liverpool with consistent data and a prompt service for opponents and our own squad.
Dave McDonough - Head of Technical Analysis, Liverpool Football Club
Opta's statistics are of great value and have an excellent level of information.
The explanatory data is of help to the technical staff throughout the season
and Opta offer fantastic support
Michel - Head Coach, Getafe CF