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Sevilla FC Innovation Center brings its data and analysis methodology to South Korea

Sevilla FC keeps exporting knowledge. Through the Sevilla FC Innovation Center, a club delegation travelled to South Korea to deliver the ‘K-League Academy: Data & Analysis’, a series of training sessions held at the headquarters of the Korea Football Association and aimed at coaches from K-League 1 and 2, as well as instructors from the federation’s coaching courses.

Over several sessions, Daniel del Valle, Jesús Olivera and Luis Muñoz explained how we work at Sevilla FC: performance analysis and opposition analysis, big data and scouting. A model of our own, built over many years, that today draws interest from leagues all over the world. The response was outstanding, with massive attendance from Korean coaches and the door left open for this training programme to continue in the seasons ahead.

Much more than a training course

The visit was also an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Korean football. Our delegation held working meetings with sporting directors and analysis departments from several K-League clubs, attended both professional and youth matches, and shared methodology with professionals from across the country’s football ecosystem. A genuine two-way exchange: we teach, but we also learn.

A growing relationship

This trip is no isolated event. It is the latest chapter in a relationship Sevilla FC has been building with Korean football for years. Our connection with South Korea goes back a long way. In July 2022, our first team chose the country for its pre-season tour, including a friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Suwon that sold out all 44,000 tickets in a matter of minutes. That tour revealed the Korean public’s passion for Sevilla FC. Four years on, that first visit has grown into a stable relationship that now brings not only our football to Korea, but also our knowledge, through a range of initiatives:

In December 2023, more than 25 KFA coaches spent a week training at our facilities as part of the SFC Coaches Academy, experiencing our working methodology and technological development first-hand. In 2025, we sealed an international strategic alliance with Gangwon FC, a club seeking a qualitative leap by drawing on the experience and knowledge accumulated by Sevilla FC, and whose staff have already taken part in our Business Academy programme. In October 2025, we welcomed the general managers of the K-League clubs to Seville, where they learned about our working processes in youth development, fan engagement and international communications.

Training, consultancy and partnerships. Three channels through which Sevilla FC’s knowledge travels to South Korea and returns as new opportunities for the club. Because at Sevilla FC, we believe that innovating also means sharing what we know how to do.

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Sevilla FC+ suma Sevilla FC Innovation Stories a su oferta de podcasts 

Sevilla FC+ estrena este martes ‘Sevilla Innovation Stories’, un nuevo pódcast centrado en el trabajo que desarrolla el Área de Innovación Deportiva del Sevilla FC. La serie mostrará el funcionamiento de este departamento, dedicado a la investigación y el desarrollo aplicado al fútbol, con especial atención al análisis de datos, la formación y los procesos de apoyo a la toma de decisiones deportivas.

Entre los temas que se abordarán figuran el análisis del rendimiento, la captación y evaluación de talento, el uso de herramientas tecnológicas y la evolución de diferentes perfiles profesionales dentro de la industria del fútbol. Los pódcast buscan acercar al público el trabajo que se realiza en esta área y ofrecer una visión más detallada de algunos de los procesos que forman parte de la estructura deportiva del club.

La primera temporada consta de seis episodios en los que participan profesionales vinculados al mundo del fútbol, muchos de ellos formados en el propio club. A través de entrevistas y conversaciones, los invitados explicarán distintos aspectos relacionados con la innovación deportiva y compartirán experiencias sobre su aplicación en entornos profesionales.

Múltiples protagonistas

La primera temporada de ‘Sevilla Innovation Stories’ se abre con Ramón Vázquez, quien repasa su trayectoria en el Sevilla FC desde la creación del departamento de análisis de cantera hasta su paso por el primer equipo y las dos UEFA Europa League conquistadas durante su etapa en el club. El segundo episodio recoge la historia de Taichi Wakabayashi, un analista japonés que pasó de descubrir al Sevilla FC como aficionado desde Japón a formar parte del cuerpo técnico del primer equipo, antes de incorporarse a la selección absoluta de su país. En el tercer capítulo, Ibon Landa, miembro del departamento de desarrollo tecnológico del Athletic Club, ofrece una comparación entre los modelos de trabajo de ambos clubes en ámbitos como el análisis de datos, la gestión deportiva y la inteligencia artificial aplicada al fútbol.

La segunda mitad de la temporada cuenta con la participación de Álvaro López, profesional formado en el entorno del análisis deportivo que actualmente desarrolla su carrera en el fútbol de Oriente Medio, donde aborda la importancia de la formación continua y la especialización. El quinto episodio reúne a Gonzalo Soto, José Luis del Valle y Juan Manuel González, quienes comparten su experiencia formativa dentro del departamento y su acercamiento al análisis, los datos y el scouting. La serie concluye con José María Cruz Gallardo, responsable del Área de Innovación Deportiva del Sevilla FC, quien repasa la creación, evolución y perspectivas de futuro de un departamento centrado en la gestión del conocimiento, la innovación y el uso de datos en el ámbito deportivo.

De esta forma, Sevilla FC+ suma en su primer año de vida ‘Sevilla Innovation Stories’ a su catálogo de pódcast, que ya incluye ‘Sólo el Sevilla’, ‘Contigo Sevilla’, ‘El Cubo’ y ‘La Cantera’, disponibles también en este formato. A ello se añaden ‘Lenguas Antiguas’, donde el Área de Historia del Sevilla FC repasa relatos, curiosidades y logros de la entidad a lo largo de sus más de 136 años, y el tradicional espacio cofrade ‘Gólgota’, que esta temporada ha incorporado igualmente el formato pódcast.

Además de en Sevilla FC+, el podcast estará disponible en las principales plataformas de audio, como IvooxSpotify.

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El análisis en el fútbol profesional: una visión desde dentro del Sevilla Fútbol Club

En el marco del Máster en Big Data aplicado al scouting en fútbol, los profesionales del área de análisis del Sevilla Fútbol Club compartieron una sesión en la que trasladaron, desde una perspectiva práctica y real, cómo se estructura y evoluciona el trabajo de análisis dentro de un club de élite.

La charla permitió a los alumnos conocer no solo herramientas o metodologías, sino también el contexto organizativo, la evolución del rol del analista y la importancia estratégica del dato en el fútbol moderno.

Un departamento clave dentro de la estructura del club

El área de análisis se integra dentro del departamento de innovación deportiva, lo que refleja una idea fundamental: el análisis ya no es un complemento, sino una pieza estructural dentro de la toma de decisiones deportivas.

Desde esta posición, el equipo de análisis trabaja de forma transversal con diferentes áreas del club:

  • Dirección deportiva
  • Primer equipo
  • Cantera
  • Departamentos de rendimiento y desarrollo
  • Departamento médico.
  • Departamento financiero y recursos humano.
  • Departamento de comunicación. 
  • Área de datos.

Esta ubicación permite que el análisis no se limite al corto plazo (resultado inmediato), sino que tenga un impacto en el desarrollo del talento, la planificación deportiva y la optimización de recursos.

Perfiles multidisciplinares: la clave del éxito

Uno de los aspectos más destacados de la sesión fue la importancia de construir equipos con perfiles diversos. Lejos de un modelo único de analista, el departamento está formado por profesionales con distintas especializaciones:

  • Expertos en análisis táctico del juego
  • Especialistas en datos y programación
  • Profesionales del ámbito del rendimiento físico
  • Perfiles híbridos con conocimientos en varias áreas

Esta combinación permite generar una visión 360º del jugador y del juego, integrando lo que ocurre en el campo con lo que reflejan los datos.

El mensaje para los alumnos es claro: el futuro del sector pasa por la combinación de conocimiento futbolístico y capacidades analíticas, junto con una actitud constante de aprendizaje.

La evolución del análisis: de “figura desconocida” a pilar estratégico

Uno de los puntos más interesantes fue la reflexión sobre cómo ha evolucionado el rol del analista en los últimos años.

Hace no tanto tiempo, el analista era percibido como una figura externa, incluso con cierta desconfianza por parte de los cuerpos técnicos. Sin embargo, gracias al desarrollo de metodologías y herramientas, el análisis ha pasado a convertirse en un elemento fundamental dentro del ecosistema del fútbol.

Esta evolución se ha producido en varios niveles:

  • Tecnológico
    • De procesos manuales a automatización
    • Uso de herramientas como Power BI o lenguajes como Python
    • Implementación de sistemas de tracking automático
  • Metodológico
    • De informes estáticos a dashboards dinámicos
    • De datos aislados a modelos de análisis complejos
    • Creación de indicadores de rendimiento y sistemas de scoring
  • Organizativo
    • Integración del analista dentro de la estructura del club
    • Mayor interacción con múltiples departamentos
    • Participación en la toma de decisiones

El objetivo ya no es simplemente recolectar datos, sino transformarlos en información útil y accionable.

El dato como motor de decisión

Durante la sesión se hizo especial hincapié en una idea clave:


“El dato no es el fin, es el medio.”

El verdadero valor del análisis reside en la capacidad de convertir datos en conocimiento que impacte en:

  • La mejora del rendimiento individual y colectivo
  • La identificación y evaluación de talento
  • La toma de decisiones en scouting
  • La optimización de procesos internos
  • En la toma de decisión ejecutiva.

En este contexto, se destacó el desarrollo de herramientas como:

  • Modelos de scoring por posición
  • Sistemas de comparación entre jugadores y equipos
  • Bases de datos enriquecidas mediante procesos propios (ETL y minería de datos)

Además, la automatización de procesos permite liberar tiempo para que los analistas se centren en tareas de mayor valor añadido.

El día a día del analista: planificación y mejora continua

Otro de los puntos clave fue la explicación del trabajo diario dentro del departamento.

El proceso comienza en pretemporada, donde se definen los objetivos tanto operativos como estratégicos. A partir de ahí, el trabajo se desarrolla de forma estructurada durante toda la temporada:

  • Apoyo constante a los cuerpos técnicos
  • Análisis de partidos y jugadores
  • Elaboración de informes dinámicos
  • Revisión y mejora de procesos
  • Adaptación a cambios dentro del club

Este enfoque refleja una cultura de mejora continua, donde cada temporada se convierte en una oportunidad para evolucionar tanto a nivel individual como colectivo.

Salidas profesionales reales

Uno de los mensajes más motivadores para los alumnos fue la evidencia de que el camino hacia el fútbol profesional es posible.

Desde el propio departamento se destacó que:

  • Alumnos del máster han realizado prácticas en el club
  • Muchos de ellos han terminado trabajando en estructuras profesionales
  • Existen casos de éxito en clubes nacionales e internacionales

Esto refuerza la idea de que la formación especializada, combinada con experiencia práctica, puede convertirse en un auténtico trampolín hacia la industria del fútbol.

De la formación al fútbol profesional: el siguiente paso

La sesión dejó una idea clara: el fútbol actual ya no se entiende sin el análisis y el uso inteligente del dato.

El Máster en Big Data aplicado al scouting en fútbol se posiciona como una formación alineada con esta realidad, ofreciendo a los alumnos no solo conocimientos técnicos, sino también una conexión directa con el entorno profesional.

En un sector cada vez más competitivo, la combinación de formación, especialización y experiencia práctica marca la diferencia. Y este tipo de iniciativas acercan a los alumnos a ese objetivo: convertirse en profesionales del fútbol del presente y del futuro.

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The club collaborated in training sessions with the Shenzhen Football Federation in China

Sevilla FC continues to share its expertise within the football industry as part of its internationalization strategy and, this November, took part in a series of coaching and development sessions organized together with the Shenzhen Football Federation in China, an event that also included the participation of LALIGA and Levante UD.

José Collado, the club’s Head of International Sports Projects, represented the entity in a seminar aimed at coaches and officials of the regional federation, where he presented Sevilla FC’s player development model for both the men’s and women’s pathways.

During the visit, the club also had the chance to gain first-hand insight into the structure and reality of youth football in China by attending several training sessions and academy matches across different age groups. This experience has provided valuable learning within the internationalization process the club is currently undertaking.

“For Sevilla FC, our time in Shenzhen has been extremely enriching, as we were able to witness the enthusiasm and potential of Chinese football. We would like to thank LALIGA and the local government for the opportunity to deliver this seminar and to learn first-hand about the work being done in grassroots football across the country. Our visit reaffirms Sevilla FC’s commitment to fostering opportunities for development and learning for young players and coaches, as well as to sharing our knowledge,” said José Collado, the club’s Head of International Projects.

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Present at the Talent Development Summit

The project aims to promote the holistic development of the club’s young footballers through the application of scientific knowledge about brain function.

Sevilla FC participated on November 11 and 12 in the Talent Development Summit in Graz, an international gathering that brings together experts in innovation and talent development in the sports sector. Within this framework, the club presented its Applied Neuroscience program for the academy, a pioneering initiative designed to enhance the overall development of its players through the study of the brain and the optimization of cognitive skills.

During the event, Antonio Gutiérrez López, head of the initiative at the club, explained the benefits of this educational approach, which aims to provide youth players with tools to improve decision-making, increase concentration, and strengthen mental resilience. All of these factors are essential for sporting performance and reinforce Sevilla FC’s commitment to innovation and the well-being of its future talents.

In addition to Sevilla FC, the Talent Development Summit brought together prominent figures in world football, including FIFA and several top European clubs such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Benfica, Brighton, and Club Brugge. All attendees had the opportunity to gain first-hand insight into this innovative program, which represents a significant step forward in integrating science into the development of the Sevilla FC academy.

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Sevilla FC hosts the second edition of the ‘Fitness Academy’ program

With the aim of consolidating and continuing the training programs promoted by the Innovation Center, Sevilla Football Club has held the second edition of the Fitness Academy program, once again welcoming various professionals from the Polish Football Association (PZPN).

This year’s initiative expanded on the scope of the previous edition by including experts from all areas related to sports performance, allowing the PZPN fitness coaches to gain both theoretical and practical insight into the club’s methodology, guided by Sevilla FC’s own technical staff and specialists.

On this occasion, the program also featured a presentation from the first team’s physical preparation and rehabilitation department, where participants were able to delve into the training processes carried out at the highest competitive level. In addition, they had the opportunity to visit the first team’s facilities, experiencing first-hand the structure and organization of Sevilla FC’s sports department.

It is worth highlighting that this marks the second visit of the Polish Football Association to the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground, further strengthening the collaborative relationship between both institutions. Moreover, at the end of the month, Sevilla FC will welcome for the first time a women’s delegation from the PZPN, on the occasion of the Sports Directors Course organized by the Polish federation.

The Sevilla FC Innovation Center also welcomes other federations and clubs interested in discovering the club’s methodology and enjoying a tailor-made training experience, adapted to their specific needs and objectives, following the model of collaboration established with the Polish Football Association. For more information or visit requests, please contact [email protected].

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Sevilla FC welcomes the visit of the general directors of the K-League.

Sevilla FC, through its Innovation Center, continues to build bridges with various football stakeholders around the world. On October 18th, 19th, and 20th, the club welcomed a group of general directors from clubs in South Korea’s K-League.

The delegation of senior Korean football executives attended live matches of both the Sevilla FC men’s and women’s first teams against RCD Mallorca and Madrid CFF, respectively. They also toured the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium and the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground. In addition, they attended several presentations on the club’s working processes in areas such as youth academy development and other business-oriented fields like fan engagement and international communication.

 

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Collaboration Agreement with FSI Training to Promote Education and Research in Elite Football

Sevilla FC has reached a strategic agreement with FSI Training, a company specialized in professional football education and development. This alliance holds a special significance for the club, as Bernardo Requena, CEO of FSI Training, served as the first team’s fitness coach during the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 seasons, closing nearly two decades later a circle of collaboration between the two institutions.

The agreement has an initial duration of one year, with the possibility of renewal, and represents a solid step toward generating value for both FSI Training students and Sevilla FC professionals.

Opportunities for FSI Training Students

Thanks to this agreement, students enrolled in FSI Training’s Professional Football Master’s programs will have the opportunity to undertake internships at Sevilla FC, gaining direct experience in a club recognized in LaLiga and European football.

In addition, Sevilla FC joins FSI Training’s network of partner clubs, allowing the club to post job offers through the platform and access specialized profiles from FSI’s international community of students and professionals.

Collaboration in Research with FSI Lab

The alliance also includes Sevilla FC’s participation in FSI Lab projects, FSI Training’s scientific laboratory, aimed at developing applied research in high-performance football.

Led by internationally recognized sports scientist Fabio Nakamura, FSI Lab will allow Sevilla FC to join ongoing research lines or develop new initiatives alongside the FSI team.

The agreement also covers collaboration in the continuous education of Sevilla FC’s coaching staff. Through FSI Training programs, club professionals will have the opportunity to develop in an academic and scientific environment of excellence.

An Expanding Global Network

With this alliance, Sevilla FC joins more than 40 elite clubs that already collaborate with FSI Training worldwide. In doing so, the club strengthens its mission to connect education, practice, and applied scientific research in professional football, providing value to both students and partner clubs.

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Sevilla FC and FC Real Sireti hold a working meeting

Sevilla FC once again showed that its greatness goes beyond the pitch.


On September 30 and October 1, the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Training Ground became the stage for an international meeting: the visit of a delegation from FC Real Sireti, as part of an exchange and collaboration program focused on talent development and scouting.

During their stay, the representatives of the visiting club immersed themselves in the Sevillista identity. From the High Performance Program training sessions to the youth academy teams, Sevilla C and Sevilla Atlético, the coaches were able to witness first-hand the methodology that has made Sevilla FC a benchmark in the comprehensive development of footballers.

The agenda also included high-level meetings with the Data Football Department, the Youth Academy Analysis Area, and the innovative Football Laboratory, where experiences were shared on innovation, performance monitoring, and advanced methodologies to enhance talent.

The afternoons were dedicated to Sevilla FC’s youth academy, the true heart of the club, where the methodological and human approach drew the attention of the visiting delegation. The final highlight was a tour of the legendary Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium.

Through this exchange, Sevilla FC reaffirms its international outlook and its commitment to the identification, training, and development of young talent, continuing to project values and excellence beyond our borders.

Because at Sevilla FC, every visit is also an opportunity to grow.

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Big Data and Scouting: Kickstart Your Football Career

The IX Edition of the Master’s in Big Data Applied to Football Scouting opens its final month of enrollment ahead of its start on October 28. This leading program in Spain prepares sports professionals to drive the revolution in player analysis and talent identification in football.

Through its Innovation Center, together with Sports Data Campus and UCAM, Sevilla FC launches the ninth edition of a master’s program recognized by El Mundo as one of the best online programs in Spain. It is a unique opportunity for coaches, analysts, scouts, fitness trainers, sports managers, and football enthusiasts who wish to specialize in tactical analysis, player evaluation, and the application of Big Data in professional scouting.

A Launchpad for Professional Football Careers

The program not only offers cutting-edge training but also opens doors to various professional opportunities in clubs, federations, leagues, and representation agencies. Graduates are prepared to take on key roles such as professional scouts, scouting analysts, heads of scouting departments, technological scouting specialists, or recruitment consultants, among others.

In an increasingly competitive sector, mastering data interpretation and digital scouting tools makes graduates highly sought-after by sports organizations.

Preparation from Day One

Before the program begins, students gain access to a free pre-master that includes three certified diplomas providing foundational knowledge:

  • Fundamentals of Football Analysis (with Pablo Sanzol, Technical Secretariat, Deportivo Alavés).
  • Mathematics and Statistics Applied to Sports with R (with Javier Fernández, Data Scientist at Sportian).
  • Advanced Analytics with Python (with Luis F. Úbeda).

This preparatory stage ensures that each student starts the master’s program fully equipped to make the most of the experience.

Enrollment Open

The registration period is now in its final stage. Those interested in joining this new edition can find all the information and complete their enrollment here: Master’s in Big Data Applied to Football Scouting.

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The second edition of the Intermediate Vocational Diploma in Football Coaching begins

Sevilla FC, through its Innovation Center, is launching for the second consecutive year an ambitious educational program that aims to establish itself as a benchmark in the training of future professionals in the sports sector. The 2025–2026 academic season will thus mark the beginning of the second edition of the Intermediate Level Diploma in Football Coaching, an official qualification designed to provide students with the necessary tools to advance their development as qualified coaches and technical staff.

Following the success of the first edition, which brought together dozens of students who today remain linked to the world of sport, Sevilla FC reaffirms its commitment to education, innovation, and the development of young talent. Through a training model that combines theory, practice, and direct contact with the club’s professionals, the program stands out as a unique opportunity to train in an environment of excellence.

As its main new feature, this second edition will, for the first time, include Level 2 and the final cycle of the training program, after only offering Level 1 in the first edition. With this, the club seeks to further enhance the quality of the program and adapt to the current demands of football.

The physical entrance tests will take place on October 7 at the Antonio Puerta Football School facilities, located at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City. The official inauguration ceremony will be held later that same day in the afternoon at the iconic Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium, where students will share the event with various sports figures and institutional representatives of Sevilla FC.

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Big Data Master’s, ranked among the best in Spain

The Master’s in Big Data Applied to Football Scouting, co-organized by the Sevilla FC Innovation Center, Sports Data Campus, and UCAM, has been chosen as one of the best online training options in Spain by the prestigious newspaper El Mundo.

In an article titled “The 145 Best Online Master’s Degrees to Study in Spain in 2025”, the program is ranked as the second-best option within the “Big Data” category, noting that it “has the support of organizations, leagues, federations, football clubs, and companies in technology, data, and sports analytics,” and that it “allows students to obtain four additional certifications that complement their training.”

At the end of October, a new edition of the Master’s program, the ninth, will begin, with the final month of enrollment now open.

Check the ranking at the following link.