Pochettino bets on AI in the World Cup: what is the platform he uses to convert data into tactical decisions

Behind that scene is Sportian Performancea platform developed by They are gloating that combines artificial intelligenceanalysis of video y advanced metrics to assist coaches and technical teams in the preparation of matches and in the decision making during the games.

The tool was incorporated by the United States team, led by Pochettino, as part of its preparation for the World Cup. Its objective is to concentrate in a single work environment large volumes of information that allow you to analyze rivals, detect game patterns and offer relevant data in real time.

“Facing a historic World Cup, I am convinced of the importance of providing our team with every possible advantage. Sportian Performance offers a unique work environment that allows our staff analyze matches and make better decisions in real timebacked by solid data,” the coach had stated in the run-up to the World Cup.

As he explained, the platform strengthens the technological ecosystem that the American team seeks to build around its squad. “This tool reinforces the world-class technology and analytics ecosystem we are building for our players and puts us in an optimal position to deliver an unforgettable tournament,” he added.

Yesterday, while the United States was playing its World Cup debut, Pochettino was on the bench with an AI system running live. For those who are curious, I will tell you what it is and how it works.

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Each match generates millions of data linked to the performance of the footballers, collective movements and different game situations. Sportian Performance seeks to transform that volume of information into reports, visualizations and alerts that facilitate the work of coaches, analysts and physical trainers.

The proposal consists of gather on a single platform functions that are usually distributed between different programs and databases. In this way, members of the coaching staff can more quickly access the information necessary to prepare training sessions, study rivals or review tactical aspects.

Before the meetings, the system allows you to prepare automated reportscompare metrics and generate personalized sessions for each footballer. Also offers visual resources to communicate tactical concepts and explain more clearly what is expected of each player on the field.

During the matches, the platform integrates tactical video, live tracking and notifications generated by artificial intelligence on collective behavior changes o physical indicators considered relevant to the coaching staff.

According to the company, the system processes thousands of metrics linked to player performance and tactical decisions, with the aim of accelerating analysis and reduce uncertainty in contexts of maximum competitive demand.

The incorporation of tools of this type reflects an increasingly visible transformation in professional sports. Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to collecting statistics, but also participates in analysis processes capable of detecting trends, identifying patterns and facilitating the interpretation of complex scenarios.

Sportian points out that its developments are even advancing towards models that allow compare current actions with historical plays and generate automatic narratives in real time from the data captured during meetings.

To Luis UretaCEO of Sportian, Pochettino’s decision represents a trend that gains space within high performance football.

“Mauricio Pochettino’s decision to incorporate Sportian Performance reflects an increasingly evident trend in football: coaches embracing data and artificial intelligence to reduce complexityoptimize decision making and anticipate scenarios game,” he said.

The platform It already operates in the 42 LaLiga clubs in Spainin addition to the Belgian Pro League and more than 50 competitions, federations and sports organizations around the world.