Sport Republic Partners with Gradient to Elevate Data-Driven Football Decisions

Gradient, a leading provider of advanced sports analytics, today announced a strategic partnership with Sport Republic, the multi-club ownership group committed to building sustainable success through evidence-based decision-making. The collaboration will see Sport Republic adopt Gradient’s cutting-edge broadcast tracking, physical metrics, and off-ball metrics to enhance recruitment and performance strategies across its football portfolio including renowned clubs Southampton FC, Göztepe SK, Valenciennes FC, and FC Mali Coura.

Joe Ferrelly, Head of Data & Research at Sport Republic, said:

“We are excited to work with Gradient because they have the experience and reliability of being a dominant data provider in American Football but also the flexibility and adaptability of being a start-up in Football data analysis. After conducting a thorough evaluation of the major providers of broadcast tracking data and physical data estimates, we found that Gradient was a strong competitor in the market and best suited our needs for data accuracy and coverage. We’re looking forward to using their physical data to help inform our recruitment decision making and also exploring their off-ball run data to understand more about player movement throughout the game.”

Gradient’s expertise in American Football has established the company as a trusted source of accurate, reliable, and actionable insights for professional teams, broadcasters, and media. Building on that foundation, Gradient has expanded rapidly in global football, covering more than 55 competitions worldwide and partnering with leading clubs in the Premier League and beyond.

By leveraging Gradient’s proprietary data ecosystem, Sport Republic will:

• Optimize recruitment decisions with advanced physical metrics and benchmarking.
  
  
• Gain deeper tactical insights through off-ball run data and player movement analysis.
  
  
• Implement consistent data-driven frameworks across its clubs to strengthen long-term sustainability.
  
  

The partnership underscores both organizations’ commitment to harnessing data for competitive advantage. For Gradient, it represents another milestone in its mission to empower football decision-makers with the deepest and most robust analysis in the industry.

About Sport Republic
Sport Republic is a London-based multi-club ownership group investing in sports and entertainment businesses worldwide. With a focus on innovation and long-term sustainability, Sport Republic empowers clubs and organizations to achieve competitive and commercial success.

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