Manchester City uses vast database to enhance player recruitment strategies
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Sep 24, 2026
Manchester City has implemented a thorough revamp of their squad over the past 18 months, utilizing a database of 650,000 footballers worldwide. The club's data team aims to identify, evaluate, and improve players to maximize their chances of winning the Premier League. Following their 2023 Treble victory, only four players from that squad remain, showcasing the extent of their overhaul. Despite the heavy reliance on data, traditional scouting remains pivotal in evaluating player character and suitability. The current Premier League season sees City starting strong with five consecutive wins.
- •City's data operation ranks players based on ability and potential fit.
- •Only four players remain from the 2023 Treble-winning squad.
- •The club’s data department predicted Arsenal's championship favor last season.
- •City is presently leading the Premier League with five wins.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
- 9:31 AMBBC Sport — How Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
"BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
"BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 24, 2026, 9:31 AMHow Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
- BBC SportSep 24, 2026, 9:31 AMHow Man City overhauled their squad from a 650,000-strong database
BBC Sport goes inside Manchester City's data team, who have been a key part of their rebuild over the past 18 months.
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