# Football Observatory

- **Website:** <https://football-observatory.com>
- **Primary alias:** `football-observatory.com`

## Description

The CIES Football Observatory is a research group based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, specializing in statistical analysis within the field of football. Established in 2005 by Dr. Raffaele Poli and Dr. Loïc Ravenel, the Observatory is a part of the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES), an independent study center. With a team of three researchers and a collaborator responsible for data gathering, the CIES Football Observatory aims to advance the knowledge and sustainable development of football globally. Their areas of expertise include demographic analysis, player performance evaluation, and scientific estimation of transfer values. They offer a range of services, from data mining and visualization to questionnaire surveys and research reports. Their impressive track record includes collaborations with renowned organizations such as FIFA, UEFA, City Football Group, Chelsea FC, Club Atlético de Madrid, and SL Benfica. With over 28,000 subscribers to their newsletters, one million website visits annually, and a significant social media following, the CIES Football Observatory has earned a reputation as a leading authority in the field.

## Industries

- 🏈 Sports
- 🏈 Soccer _(under Sports)_

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idqrfENE9O/w/350/h/94/theme/light/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1719919793767)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| San Marino | #4267b2 | accent |
| Green Haze | #009345 | dark |
| De York | #80c080 | light |

## Fonts

- work_sansregular — asset _(custom)_

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