Through this collaboration, Catapult will offer video scouting and analysis to professional football organisations, expanding the international reach of Asian football while providing clubs, federations, and scouts with enhanced access to match content and performance insights.
The agreement covers the AFC’s full portfolio of senior and youth national team and club competitions through to the conclusion of the 2028/29 season. This includes major tournaments such as the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™, the AFC Champions League Elite™, the AFC Champions League Two™, the AFC Women’s Champions League™, the AFC U23 Asian Cup Japan 2028™ as well as the U20 and U17 national team competitions.
Datuk Seri Windsor John, the AFC General Secretary, said: “In line with our Vision to ensure Asian teams excel on the global stage, this arrangement with Catapult allows us to showcase the immense talent pool within our Continent. By providing clubs and scouts worldwide with seamless access to high-quality video and data, we are strengthening the professional foundation of Asian football and opening up new development pathways for our footballers.”
Kieran Dannatt, VP of Global Partnerships, said: “We’re delighted to collaborate with the AFC and bring global talent scouts a complete, multi-angle view of athletes so they can evaluate talent faster and with total clarity. The agreement further strengthens our rapidly growing global coverage, which now includes more than 150 leagues and competitions worldwide.”
Patrick Murphy, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Football Group, said: “We’re pleased to welcome Catapult as a scouting rights partner of the AFC. This affiliation opens up access to AFC competition content through Catapult’s platform, and we look forward to seeing the impact it has across the football community.”