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The Prague Raptors participate in the Coaches Academy Program of the Sevilla FC Innovation Center.

Alexie Kolowrat, player of the first women’s team and coach of the U-15 team, expressed deep gratitude for this experience: “I hope to take a lot of knowledge back home across different coaching categories. Not just the technical aspects of organizing training sessions and that sort of thing, but also everything outside of training, like recovery and match analysis, and those things we can start to implement in our club.”

The player and coach highlighted the importance of addressing areas that are often overlooked in emerging clubs: “As a coach, it will help me see how to implement some of these things on a smaller scale, but still figure out how we can use them and focus on aspects we hadn’t fully considered before.”

Kolowrat also emphasized the importance Sevilla FC places on details, a factor she considers crucial both for her development as a coach and her role as a player: “It has been very helpful to see the amount of attention given here to different aspects that people sometimes overlook. Here, they focus on every detail, and you can see the big impact of doing the little things right. As a player, it has shown me that you really need to give 100% in everything, not just in football, but also in psychology and everything off the pitch.”

The Coaches Academy program provided Kolowrat and other participants access to top-tier resources and the opportunity to interact with experts in disciplines such as data analysis, physiology, sports psychology, and team management. According to Alexie, this experience represents a unique opportunity to apply what she has learned to the Prague Raptors: “It’s a very enriching experience that they should definitely take advantage of if they have the chance, because the resources here are very valuable, with experts in different disciplines.”

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The Training Courses at Sevilla FC Innovation Center in Full Swing.

The Master’s in Innovation and Technology Applied to Sports is conducted in collaboration with Sports Data Campus and the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM). It offers professionals from the fields of technology and sports the opportunity to explore the transformation processes of sports organizations based on innovation and technology. So far, there have been notable presentations, such as the one by José María Cruz Gallardo, Head of R&D+i Football at Sevilla FC, on “Law and New Technologies,” and the one by Pilar Morejón, Management Controller at Sevilla FC, together with Jaime Cerdá, on “Data Protection.” Enrollment is still open, although a second edition will begin in March 2025. More information is available here.

The Master’s in Big Data Applied to Football Scouting, meanwhile, has set a record for new enrollments, although registration is still open. Also organized in partnership with Sports Data Campus and UCAM, this program is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge to excel in a data-driven sports management role. Noteworthy sessions so far include “Data Serving the Scouting Processes in Professional Football” by Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo ‘Monchi,’ President of Football Operations at Aston Villa FC, and “The Role of the Scout under the Guidance of the Sports Director” by Víctor Orta, Sports Director of Sevilla FC. Information about this master’s program can be found here.

Another major new offering this season, which began a few weeks ago, is the Official Football Coaching Course, which has already completed two subjects: Anatomical Bases and Sports Physiology and First Aid and Hygiene in Sports. The subject Sports Training has just started. Coaches from Sevilla FC such as Ernesto Chao, José Antonio Andrade, Manu Sanz, and Rafa Castaño have participated. Further details can be found here.

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Sevilla FC launches its training experience for analysts as part of the ‘Academy Programs’

Sevilla FC, through its Innovation Center, continues to establish itself as a significant player in football education, both in Spain and across Europe. The club has recently launched an immersive training experience for analysts as part of the Coaches Academy.

The Italian coach expressed great satisfaction with the educational opportunity he experienced, as well as the availability to thoroughly understand how all areas of the club operate.

“It was a very positive experience. What impressed me the most was the great willingness of the club to show me how they work here in a 360-degree approach. The experience was very focused on analysis, including both video analysis and data analysis. But they also gave me the chance to observe all the aspects of the club’s work—technical aspects on the field and organizational aspects. I appreciated that a lot because I found great value in seeing how the club operates across all areas. From an educational point of view, this is very important. I learned many things, and I am grateful to Sevilla for this great opportunity they gave me,” he summarized.

Additionally, Negri highlighted the value that Sevilla FC and its analysts place on the use of data, something he wishes to apply in his professional career: “I was very impressed by the importance given to data here, considering that in Italy this aspect is still underdeveloped. Many clubs are lagging behind, even at a professional level. There isn’t yet a strong trust in data, or at least it isn’t used as a support for technical football decisions. This is a great credit to Sevilla, and on my part, I will try to bring this to Italy.”

Lastly, he wanted to send a message to other football and analysis professionals to explore the training offer of Sevilla FC’s Innovation Center: “Certainly, for those who want to learn and discover many things, this is the right place, because there is a great willingness to share information. Without a doubt, those who come here have a great experience and take away many things. Perhaps in other places, there is more reluctance to share knowledge. Clubs tend to keep their knowledge internal to gain an advantage. That’s not the case with Sevilla, as they share because there is a desire to improve and progress. This benefits the entire football landscape, not just a single club.”

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Sevilla FC present at the AI Forum 2024 in Zurich

Sevilla FC, represented by its Head of Data, Elías Zamora, made a notable appearance at the recent edition of the AI 2024 Forum, held on November 12 in Zurich. This forum, organized by the Finanz und Wirtschaft Forum, brought together economic leaders and experts in AI adoption across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland), with the aim of exploring AI applications across various industries, from entertainment to the corporate sector.

In his presentation, Elías Zamora showcased Sevilla FC’s data and artificial intelligence strategy, detailing how the club has implemented a comprehensive AI vision that spans both the sports and business domains. He highlighted the key capabilities developed through this strategy, such as the creation of innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and decision-making across multiple areas of the club.

One of the standout applications is Scout Advisor, an advanced platform that leverages AI to optimize the player scouting and recruitment process, developed in collaboration with IBM. This tool enables the club to analyze large volumes of unstructured data, allowing for a more precise and strategic identification of talent.

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El Sevilla FC firma un convenio de colaboración con el Programa Future Falcons

El acuerdo se ha formalizado en presencia del director del programa, Ghassan Felemban, y del presidente del club español, José María del Nido Carrasco. Según los términos del acuerdo, los futuros jugadores de los Falcons tendrán la oportunidad de participar en pruebas con el Sevilla FC, y la colaboración se extenderá a los entrenadores y directivos, que se beneficiarán de prácticas en el club español. El acuerdo también contempla el apoyo a los servicios técnicos y médicos, así como el acceso a las instalaciones y campos de entrenamiento del club andaluz. La colaboración permitirá a los ojeadores y entrenadores del Sevilla FC estar presentes en la Copa Al Abtal, en la que también competirá el club español.

La entrenadora asistente de la selección nacional femenina saudí, Ahod Aamari, participó recientemente en unas prácticas en el Sevilla FC a través del programa el pasado mes de agosto. El Sevilla FC es uno de los clubes más importantes de España, habiendo disputado 78 temporadas en La Liga, ganando una vez el título de liga y cinco veces la Copa del Rey. En el ámbito europeo, el Sevilla ostenta el récord de victorias en la UEFA Europa League, con siete títulos en su haber, además de un título de la Supercopa de la UEFA. Romeo Jozak, director técnico del programa Future Falcons, expresó su satisfacción por el acuerdo, afirmando que abrirá nuevas vías para los jugadores y el personal del programa, especialmente teniendo en cuenta el estatus del Sevilla como un club importante tanto en el fútbol español como europeo.

También expresó su agradecimiento a la Federación de Fútbol de Arabia Saudita y a su presidente, el Sr. Yasser Al-Misehal, por su fuerte apoyo y supervisión continua, lo que ha permitido que el programa cumpla varios de sus objetivos alineados con la visión de la Federación. Jozak añadió: “Los jugadores y el equipo técnico del programa podrán adquirir una experiencia inestimable en un club español de renombre como el Sevilla, cuya academia es muy valorada por su capacidad para desarrollar jóvenes talentos. A través de esta asociación, participarán en sesiones de entrenamiento y jugarán partidos, además de recibir oportunidades de desarrollo para entrenadores y administradores para ampliar su experiencia”.

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Sevilla FC signs a collaboration agreement with the Future Falcons Program

The agreement was formalized in the presence of the program director, Ghassan Felemban, and the president of the Spanish club, José María del Nido Carrasco. Under the terms of the agreement, Future Falcons players will have the opportunity to participate in trials with Sevilla FC. The collaboration will also extend to coaches and executives, who will benefit from internships at the Spanish club. Additionally, the agreement includes support for technical and medical services, as well as access to Sevilla FC’s facilities and training grounds. The collaboration will allow Sevilla FC scouts and coaches to be present at the Al Abtal Cup, in which the Spanish club will also compete.

Saudi women’s national team assistant coach Ahod Aamari recently participated in an internship with Sevilla FC through the program this past August. Sevilla FC is one of the most important clubs in Spain, having competed in La Liga for 78 seasons, winning the league title once and the Copa del Rey five times. In European competitions, Sevilla holds the record for UEFA Europa League titles, with seven wins, along with a UEFA Super Cup title. Romeo Jozak, the technical director of the Future Falcons program, expressed his satisfaction with the agreement, stating that it will open new paths for program players and staff, especially given Sevilla’s status as a prominent club in both Spanish and European football.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and its president, Mr. Yasser Al-Misehal, for their strong support and ongoing oversight, which has enabled the program to achieve several of its goals aligned with the Federation’s vision. Jozak added, “The players and technical team of the program will be able to gain invaluable experience at a renowned Spanish club like Sevilla, whose academy is highly regarded for its ability to develop young talent. Through this partnership, they will participate in training sessions and play matches, as well as receive development opportunities for coaches and administrators to broaden their experience.”

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Present at the Disruptores Innovation Awards 2024 Gala

Sevilla FC was one of the highlights this Thursday at the ‘Disruptores Innovation Awards 2024’ gala, which took place at the Palacio Neptuno in Madrid. The club was nominated for one of the most prestigious awards, Best Digitalization Project in a Medium-Sized Business, thanks to the launch of the ‘Scout Advisor’ tool, which the club developed in collaboration with IBM. At the gala, organized by the media outlet El Español and its technology portal Disruptores e Innovadores, it was highlighted that this innovative tool uses generative artificial intelligence to assist in the management and extraction of information from scouts’ reports. ‘Scout Advisor’ simplifies the search and analysis of players by processing both qualitative and quantitative data, reducing the time needed to find suitable talent from hours to minutes.

Sevilla FC was nominated by the Disruptores editorial team alongside 50 other companies that have been featured in notable stories about technological innovation over the past 12 months. The article about ‘Scout Advisor’ and Sevilla FC’s commitment to technology was published on January 23rd and will now be included in print in the prestigious annual edition, The 50 Most Disruptive. This award marks another milestone and recognition of Sevilla FC’s commitment to developing its own technological tools to improve the club’s day-to-day operations across all areas, solidifying its position as an international technological leader in the football world.

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Presentes en la Gala `Disruptores Innovation Awards 2024´

El Sevilla FC fue uno de los protagonistas este jueves en la gala de los ‘Disruptores Innovation Awards 2024’ que tuvo lugar en el Palacio Neptuno de Madrid. El club estaba nominado a uno de los premios más destacados, el de mejor proyecto de digitalización en una empresa mediana gracias al lanzamiento de la herramienta ‘Scout Advisor’, que la entidad ha desarrollado junto a IBM. En la gala, organizada por el medio de comunicación ‘El Español’ y su portal de tecnología ‘Disruptores e Innovadores’, se destacó que esta novedosa herramienta utiliza la inteligencia artificial generativa para ayudar en la labor de gestión y extracción de información de los informes de los ojeadores. ‘Scout Advisor’ simplifica la búsqueda y análisis de futbolistas mediante el procesamiento de datos cualitativos y cuantitativos, reduciendo de horas a minutos el tiempo necesario para encontrar talentos adecuados. 

El Sevilla FC estaba nominado por la redacción de ‘Disruptores’ junto a otras 50 empresas que han protagonizado historias destacadas sobre innovación tecnológica en los últimos 12 meses. El artículo sobre ‘Scout Advisor’ y la apuesta del Sevilla FC por la tecnología fue publicado el pasado 23 de enero y ahora será editado en versión impresa en el prestigioso anuario ‘Los 50 más disruptores’. Este premio supone un nuevo hito y reconocimiento a la apuesta del Sevilla FC por desarrollar sus propias herramientas tecnológicas que mejoren el día a día del club en todas sus áreas. Una estrategia que ha consolidado al club como referencia tecnológica internacional dentro del mundo del fútbol.

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The first cohort of coaches from the Sevilla FC Innovation Center begins its journey at the club.

A total of 25 students make up this first cohort of a course supported by CESUR, a leading vocational training center in Spain, which will take place at Sevilla FC’s facilities on the Carretera de Utrera. In fact, following Tuesday’s event, the first class of the course was held at the Jesús Navas stadium. Sevilla FC and CESUR offer official vocational training programs at both Intermediate and Advanced levels, leading to a diploma as a Football Coach, qualifying individuals to work as football coaches in Spain and eventually to pursue certain university degrees.

This Tuesday, the inauguration of the first cohort of the Intermediate Level Diploma in Football Coaching took place at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City, one of the main new additions to the Sevilla FC Innovation Center’s educational program for this season. The event was sponsored by three professional coaches: Xavier García Pimienta, current coach of Sevilla FC, Jesús Galván, his counterpart at Sevilla Atlético, and Joaquín Caparrós, a former Sevilla FC coach.

After a brief introduction by José María Cruz, Head of the R&D Department for Football at Sevilla FC, García Pimienta wished the students a successful course and luck in their professional development: “It is an honor to be asked to inaugurate this course. What I can tell you is that it’s a world that can be perhaps thankless but also exciting and passionate.” Meanwhile, Caparrós emphasized, “There couldn’t have been a better setting to start this coaching course.” Galván, like his fellow former professional player, offered clear advice: “Enjoy and make the most of this opportunity; it’s different from being a footballer but equally rewarding.”

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El Español and Disruptores e Innovadores have nominated Sevilla FC for the Best Digitization Project award

Sevilla Fútbol Club has been nominated for the Disruptores Innovation Awards 2024, presented on October 10 by El Español and its technology portal, Disruptores e Innovadores. The club is competing for the award in the category of Best Digitization Project in a Medium-Sized Company due to the launch of the Scout Advisor tool, which the club developed together with IBM.

In its nomination, El Español highlights that this tool uses “generative artificial intelligence with the goal of assisting scouts in their work” and notes that it automates “the process of extracting information from various reports” and “simplifies the search and analysis of players by processing qualitative and quantitative data, reducing the time needed to find suitable talents from hours to minutes.”

Sevilla FC has been nominated by the Disruptores editorial team at El Español, along with 50 other companies that have been featured in stories about technological innovation published over the last 12 months. The article about Scout Advisor and Sevilla FC’s commitment to technology was published on January 23 and will now be edited in print in the prestigious yearbook “The Top 50 Disruptors”.

This nomination marks a new milestone and recognition of Sevilla FC’s commitment to developing its own technological tools to improve the club’s daily operations. Notably, the launch of Scout Advisor had a huge media impact worldwide, leading to the club being invited as a success story at various forums.

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The Danish Olympic Committee participated in a working meeting on technology with Sevilla FC

Sevilla Football Club, through its Innovation Center, continues to promote the dissemination of its knowledge and its educational offerings on the use of technology applied to sports. In this regard, the club received a visit at the José Ramón Cisneros Palacios Sports City from various members of the Danish Olympic Committee for a training session on how the club applies its proprietary technological tools specifically in the sporting arena.

The Vice President of the Danish Olympic Committee, Frans Hammer, highly praised the experience and also highlighted the quality of the club’s facilities: “It has been an incredible experience to come here. First of all, the sports and training facilities, and of course, also all the effort they put into innovation and the way they work with an open-minded approach, inviting external people, not as a competitor in the football industry, but more like an Olympic Committee. It inspired us a lot to take some of the things they are working on to a different level in all sports, with the combination of using special data for performance and more.”

“We are quite impressed with what we’ve heard. Sevilla FC is ahead of many other clubs. And, it seems they are also approaching new technologies, developing their own tools, but even better, they are also collaborating with startups to grow. That’s why I think we could collaborate in the future, because, yes, Scandinavia has a lot of technological potential that could also be very beneficial,” added Niels Henrik, a member of the Danish Olympic Committee’s Innovation Lab.

The delegation was accompanied by the LALIGA delegate in Nordic countries, Juan Fuentes, who highlighted the prestige that Sevilla FC enjoys in this region: “There is a view that Sevilla FC is a great club. It’s a historic club. There is no other club that has won the Europa League seven times. So it is in the minds of all European football, not just in Scandinavia.”

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El Sevilla FC principal protagonista en el WFS 2024

El Sevilla FC ha cumplido una edición más con su cita con el World Football Summit, uno de los congresos más importantes de la industria del fútbol. El evento tuvo de nuevo como sede europea a la capital de Andalucía y, como no podía ser de otra forma, el Sevilla FC tuvo un protagonismo destacado como principal referencia deportiva del sur de España.

Durante las dos jornadas del WFS 2024 el Sevilla FC expuso su compromiso con el deporte femenino, tanto con el protagonismo en FIBES de Eva Llamas, jugadora del Sevilla FC Femenino, como con la visita de Amparo Gutiérrez, directora de Fútbol Femenino, y la también futbolista del primer equipo Débora García al Polígono Sur para un acto de ayuda a las mujeres en el deporte. También lució el club su compromiso con la inclusión social, llevando a FIBES a una representación del Sevilla FC Genuine y al consejero Luis Castro, para asistir a la ponencia de la ministra de Inclusión, Seguridad Social y Migración, Elma Sáiz.

En lo puramente deportivo, el protagonismo principal fue para el presidente José María del Nido Carrasco, el capitán del primer equipo Jesús Navas y uno de los canteranos más pujantes, Juanlu Sánchez. Los dos jugadores fueron entrevistados en el escenario principal para hablar del prestigio de una cantera como la sevillista, bajo el lema ‘Sevilla FC, cuna de campeones’. Navas, además, disfrutó de una visita por un espacio que la organización le dedicó a toda su fabulosa trayectoria. Por su parte, el presidente cerró el WFS con una exposición basada en uno de los grandes pilares del club, la rebeldía, como base para todo lo construido a lo largo de 133 años de historia y como plataforma sobre la construir el nuevo proyecto de futuro. en otras palabras