The German soccer team is renowned for its relentless energy on the field, but it’s not just their genetics that contribute to their success. Technology plays a significant role in their achievements as well. Benjamin Glück, assistant coach of the national team, emphasizes the importance of sports management software in collecting and analyzing data to provide strategic information to players. Glück’s background in mathematics and sports has equipped him to handle video analysis for the team.
Using the SAP Sports One platform, the team visualizes tactics and prepares for specific matches with ease. The software also aids in penalty insights, allowing goalkeepers and penalty takers to study each other’s behaviors. Beyond Glück, players use a mobile app to share information about their well-being, which helps coaches manage their intensity levels and prevent overtraining and injuries among the players.
The collaboration with SAP has been key to the German team’s success since the 2014 Brazil World Cup. Over 1,000 users within German football rely on SAP Sports One to evaluate match data. Fadi Naoum, Senior Vice President at SAP, highlights the product’s expansion to clubs and associations in 19 countries. Looking ahead, the team is exploring artificial intelligence tools to enhance match analysis and preparation.
Martin Vogelbein, a member of the German national team’s scouting and match analysis team, envisions AI-driven analytics simplifying background information preparation for players. Vogelbein sees artificial intelligence as a way to streamline match reports and reduce manual tasks for match analysts. The team’s technological advancements aim to provide strategic insights, analyze data more effectively, and support players more efficiently as they prepare for games.
