Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems

Electronic performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS), which include camera-based and wearable technologies, are used to control and improve player and team performance.
EPTS primarily track player (and ball) positions but can also be used in combination with microelectromechanical devices (accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) and heart-rate monitors as well as other devices to measure load or physiological parameters.
There are three forms of physical tracking devices available on the market:
Optical-based camera systems
Benefits
Limited number of measurements
Tracking occlusions require manual corrections
Installation time
Limitations
Non-invasive to players
Commonly used in the football market
High sampling rate, ball tracking possible
Local positioning systems (LPS)
Benefits
High number of measurements possible
Accuracy of measured data in real-time
Ultra-wise band technology reduces chances of interferance in transmission path
Limitations
Fixed installation
Installation costs
Installation time
GPS/GNSS systems
Benefits
High number of measurements possible
Short installation time
Operator not needed
Limitations
Device attached to player and device size are issues for matchday usage
Satellite signal line of sight in stadium
Accuracy concerns of measured data

FIFA Quality Programme for EPTS

The FIFA Quality Programme for EPTS devices was initially launched for wearable tracking systems in 2017 with the aim of ensuring that such devices do not pose a danger to the players.

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 02: A player tracking tablet is seen on the bench at half time during the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 Final between Chile and Germany at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 2, 2017 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by Stuart Franklin - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

EPTS FIFA Preferred Provider Initiative

The FIFA Preferred Provider initiative for Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems (EPTS) is the next milestone in the effort to drive the further development of EPTS technology in close collaboration with leading EPTS providers.

FIFA Quality Performance Reports For EPTS

Performance reports will be listed online for those companies that choose to become licensees and test their system to the FIFA Quality performance standard.

BARCELONA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 10: An operator controls the EPTS system on October 10, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA and FIFPRO Develop Standards on Management of Personal Player Performance Data

There is an increasing importance of new technologies in football to collect possibly large amounts of data related to the performance and well-being of football players.

Research & Development | EPTS Standard Data Format

Following the mandate from the IFAB in 2015 to create global standards for Electronic Performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS), FIFA has sought industry and football expertise to provide solutions for the sport.

Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems

Electronic performance and Tracking Systems (EPTS), which include camera-based and wearable technologies, are used to control and improve player and team performance.

EPTS Testing Process

After a period of extensive research and consultation, FIFA has developed a Quality Programme for Electronic Performance Tracking Systems (EPTS). This programme has been developed as a method to quantify the accuracies of the various systems available.

Last updated: Wednesday 11 August 2021 at 10:33

Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems

Optical-based camera systems

Local positioning systems (LPS)

GPS/GNSS systems

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FIFA Quality Programme for EPTS

EPTS FIFA Preferred Provider Initiative

FIFA Quality Performance Reports For EPTS

FIFA and FIFPRO Develop Standards on Management of Personal Player Performance Data

Research & Development | EPTS Standard Data Format

Electronic Performance & Tracking Systems

EPTS Testing Process