According to a statement by SAP, the German National Team will use SAP Match Insights in an early adoption phase for preparation and post analyses of the matches during the World Cup in Brazil. The solution that runs on the SAP HANA® platform is intended to facilitate the analysis of training, preparation and tournaments; and also to enable coaches and scouts to process vast amounts of data to find and assess key situations in each match to improve player and team performance.
SAP said that the goal of the co-innovation project between SAP and the coaches of the German national football team was to build an innovative solution that enhanced the on-field performance leading up to the World Cup. SAP Match Insights is envisioned to feature a simple user interface that can be used by players and coaches to facilitate a more interactive dialogue to debrief the team and to prepare for future matches.
“SAP’s involvement has transformed the football experience for coaches, players, fans, and the media. Imagine this: In just 10 minutes, 10 players with three balls can produce over seven million data points. SAP HANA can process these in real time. With SAP, our team can analyze this huge amount of data to customize training and prepare for the next match. Today each sports team is looking for innovative ways to gain a competitive edge over its rivals,” said Bierhoff. “We are representing one of the most successful teams in the world. The DFB is committed to providing the German national team with the best technology to maximize their performance. SAP meets this demanding criterion,”
- Oliver Bierhoff, SAP Brand Ambass and Manager , Germen National Footbal Team
“The world of sports is changing, with technology innovating every area: the fan experience, player performance monitoring, team management, ticketing, and venue operations,” said Stefan Wagner, managing director, SAP Labs in Brazil. “The DFB is keen to spearhead this industry transformation. With solutions provided by SAP, together we are perfectly poised for this transformation and a successful World Cup.”
- Stefan Wagner, Managing Director, SAP Labs Brasil
