Football Data: Our Open-Source Collection of Worldwide Statistics

Football isn’t just a game; it’s a global phenomenon, an economic powerhouse, and a goldmine of opportunities. But raw talent and intuition aren't enough to stay ahead in this competitive arena — you need data.

Whether you're refining betting strategies, crafting compelling content, or managing teams, our Football Collection has you covered. It features 30 meticulously curated datasets designed to deliver insights that drive success in every corner of the football world.

Are you curious how these tools can back your decision-making process?

Keep reading to find out.

1. Highlights - what makes our collection crucial

DataHub.io’s mission to democratize data extends to one of the most influential global industries: sports and, specifically, football's financial power.

Up to the 2022/2023 season, European leagues' total revenues reached €35.5 billion, with the English Premier League alone recording a €7 billion profit. Most notably, the incomes of the five major European leagues have been constantly growing ever since 2010, with only a minor setback during the pandemic (source: El País).

But how does this growth translate to the wider economy?

Football financial management increasingly relies on debt, fostering an internal urge to constantly seek high-return projects and partnerships. This strategy, combined with football’s immense visibility, makes clubs perfect clients for other businesses’ advertisements and communication.

Bookmaking represents a parallel but not less profitable track. European revenues from online betting alone were $20 billion in 2023, and they are forecast to more than double in 30 years (source: Custom Market Insights).

This growth is amplified by major international events, which offer prime opportunities for global advertisement and gambling activities. During the 2022 World Cup, FIFA's income from rights alone peaked at a record-high $6,314 million. The positive trend was mirrored by the 65% revenue increase for betting companies (source: Bloomberg).

The Football Data collection is the perfect means to support business analysis and decision-making in this dynamic field.

2. What to find in our Football Data collection

DataHub.io knows open-source data is the stepping stone to a deep dive into football statistics.

We created a comprehensive collection including links to 30 datasets encompassing a wide range of football-related variables, from world cups and major European leagues to stadiums and clubs’ standings.

The Football Data collection allows you to find in one single place all the GitHub datasets you need to take your game to the next level. They address:

• World Cups statistics, teams' dominance, formations, and insights for specific editions;
• Standings and statistics for secondary European leagues - including the Austrian Bundesliga and the Scottish Premier League;
• Dedicated content for prediction and betting;
• Specific projects for Bolao and the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

But we went even further.

DataHub.io streamlined overarching data for the football industry’s driving force, the European fabulous-five. You can access freely or dedicated datasets for:

• English Premier League
• Spanish La Liga
• Italian Serie A
• German Bundesliga
• French Ligue 1

At this point, you may ask yourself: who can transform all of this information into actionable resources?

Let’s see it together.

3. Who can benefit from football data?

The short answer is: anybody interested in sports.

More specifically, accessible and fully free data on matches, leagues and events is nowadays necessary to drive any football-related business.

• Betting industry: extensive data regarding football worldwide inform bookmakers on the most profitable events, informing investment decisions and business development.

  • Refining betting odds
  • Explore new markets
  • Compare winning information cross-country

• Advertisement: the football collection allows to spot consistency trends, backing decisions regarding long-term partnerships with players, teams, and leagues.

  • Plan marketing campaigns
  • Anticipate public engagement
  • Balance short and long-term collaborations
  • Build the hype for upcoming events

• Information system: journalists and content creators can leverage in-depth data to enhance content quality and relevance.

  • Track league performance and trends
  • Spotlight standout players and teams
  • Make content sensational with statistics from previous events

• Team management: the Football collection empowers coaches and technical staff with reliable pillars to find their teams' future.
  • Refine training programs
  • Develop data-driven match strategies
  • Spot possible new players from minor leagues

Thanks to its extent, our Football datasets are a great fit for a broad number of professionals, allowing not only for past trends analysis but also for data-based previsions. The variety of available information, moreover, facilitates the data-gathering process of those who are interested in minor leagues, specific events, and even Bolao competitions.

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🔎 Start building real knowledge on statistics → start diving into our Football Data collection!