From 2018 to 2020, GENGEE partnered with the Chinese Football Association (CFA) to transform talent development in the National Youth Super League (NYSL)—China’s premier youth football platform. By deploying the INSAIT KS football tracking system, the collaboration brought elite-level analytics to over 351 youth teams from academies like Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai SIPG, and Beijing Guoan, hosting 3,000+ matches annually to identify future stars.
The Challenge: Scaling Talent Identification in One of Asia’s Largest Youth Leagues
The NYSL faced a critical hurdle: objectively evaluating 3,000+ matches across age groups (U13–U19) to identify top prospects. Traditional scouting methods struggled to:
- Track long-term player progress consistently.
- Quantify tactical decision-making and physical readiness.
- Provide unbiased insights for coaches and scouts.
The Solution: INSAIT KS Football Tracking System
GENGEE’s INSAIT KS player tracking system delivered a comprehensive approach:
1. Real-Time Player & Ball Tracking
- Smart football performance tracking: Captured physical metrics like sprint distance, top speed, acceleration, as well as event data such as passing accuracy.
- Positional Tracking: Heat maps and real-time formations visualized player positioning and movement patterns for in-game tactical adjustments.
2. Holistic Player Analysis
- Internal/external load monitoring: Tracked fatigue levels and injury risks.
- Player connections: Analyzed teamwork dynamics and on-field chemistry.
3. Centralized Talent Database
- Long-term performance trends: Mapped player growth across seasons.
- Objective analytical reports: Highlighted standouts in speed, stamina, and technical ability.
Results: Data-Driven Excellence
The integration of the INSAIT KS football tracking system empowered Chinese Football Association and the National Youth Super League to elevate talent development framework. By providing objective, real-time insights into player performance and physical readiness, the system enabled:
- Enhanced talent identification: Coaches and scouts leveraged objective metrics to recognize standout players demonstrating technical proficiency, tactical awareness, and physical resilience.
- Proactive injury prevention: Load management insights helped teams balance training intensity with recovery, reducing overexertion risks during congested match schedules.
- Personalized player development: Objective data allowed coaches to tailor training programs, focusing on individual strengths and areas for improvement.
Legacy: Establishing a Data-Driven Foundation
Through the 3-season partnership, GENGEE's INSAIT KS football tracking system enabled the CFA to:
- Build a comprehensive player database with long-term tracking data across U13-U19 age groups;
- Provide objective performance insights to support talent identification and development decisions;
- Enable longitudinal analysis of player progression and team dynamics throughout the NYSL seasons.
The system's detailed metrics and analytics gave coaches, scouts and technical staff:
- Quantitative benchmarks for evaluating player potential;
- Tools to monitor individual development trajectories; and
- Data-supported perspectives on team tactical patterns.
This infrastructure created a more systematic approach to nurturing China's next generation of football talent.
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