SOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CLIENTS COMPANY EXPLORE SCHEDULE A MEETING CONTACT US PR FIFA Announces Pioneering Collaboration With Global Technology Leader KINEXON MunichMay 05, 2021 Today, FIFA and world-leading technology provider KINEXON announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the field of Live Player Tracking. FIFA aims to utilize KINEXON’s tracking innovation expertise to advance the way clubs and players can receive next level insights on health and development, and also how the sport is presented to fans around the world. The FIFA Preferred Provider (FPP) initiative was launched to drive the development of Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS) in football. Not only will this initiative benefit FIFA and the global football community, but also KINEXON, who will collaborate with FIFA to develop new and innovative technologies to advance the sport. To this point, KINEXON has worked with more than 400 clubs, leagues, and events worldwide to improve player and team performance, reduce injuries, accelerate return-to-play, and empower fans with previously inaccessible information to provide a deeper understanding and love for the game. KINEXON’s unique ability to provide automated insights and content is enabled by its industry-leading ultra-wideband and 5G-ready GNSS technologies, as well as its powerful real-time analytics platform. “This is an important step for FIFA to innovate and further develop the game. It is key for us to work with industry thought leaders who have demonstrated their capabilities for forward-looking product innovation. As one of those companies, KINEXON will drive a better experience for all football stakeholders – players, clubs, leagues, federations, and fans. The next logical step is to ensure this data becomes available in real-time, so that users can react during games or in training and make informed decisions instantly. The goal is to define standards for high-quality and accurate live data sets that will help improve the game and match experience.” Nicolas Evans, Head of Football Research & Standards at FIFA “This collaboration has major significance for global football and the entire sports industry. We believe that Live Player Tracking will reshape the presentation and perception of sports around the world. Our technology greatly benefits players, clubs, and fans, bringing the entire football community to the next level of engagement and experience. This global collaboration with FIFA will bring digital evolution to the football field, while preserving the spirit of the game. Following our previous success with clubs, we are very proud to have come out on top after FIFA’s demanding selection process. Our role as FIFA’s Preferred Provider of Live Player Tracking confirms KINEXON as a pioneer of technological innovation in global sports, which makes us very proud.” Oliver Trinchera, Co-founder & Managing Director of KINEXON “At KINEXON, our passion for the game is front and center. We believe in preserving football by driving digital innovation. We consider it our mission to create value and an enhanced experience for players, clubs, leagues, and the fans. Together with FIFA, we will develop and introduce new applications for the game we love, which will also drive our team to new heights.” Maximilian Schmidt, Co-founder and CRO of KINEXON Sports & Media FIFA and KINEXON’s collaboration was announced at a virtual event, with more than 300 participants from all around the world. The speaker line-up included Julian Nagelsmann and Dominique Janssen, who talked about what this announcement means for the future of football. Download Full Press Release here Download Media Kit here More stories View all articles Solutions Industry Sports Industry Clients Sports & Media Clients KINEXON Webinars Free Software Trial Experience Center Technology Industrial IoT Real-time locating system Sports Technology KINEXON X-Tag KINEXON SafeZone Work at KINEXON Careers Create impact Culture Benefits Jobs About KINEXON About us PR Blog Contact Privacy Policy Imprint EN DE Privacy Settings Cookies allow us to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Cookies enable features such as social media interactions, personalized views and analysis possibilities. To enable cookies, please click on "Accept cookies" or alternately "Open cookie settings". You can withdraw your consent at any time under "Open cookie settings". You can find complete information concerning the individual cookies and your rights in relation to this processing activity in our privacy policy. KINEXON respects your right to privacy. For this reason, we provide these options to assist you in managing your cookie preferences. Click on the different category headings to change the default settings. Blocking some types of cookies may however affect your experience with the site and the services we offer. Privacy Policy Accept Cookies View and configure your preferred cookies