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applied football science, tactical intelligence & performance innovation
Insights and tools for modern football, from tactics and performance to injury prevention and data-driven decisions
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About Me
Professor, football researcher, performance analyst, and coach.
I’m Roberto López del Campo.
I’ve spent the last 20 years working at the crossroads of football and science — leading research projects, developing tools for clubs, and exploring how data and tactical understanding can improve decision-making on and off the pitch.
Along the way, I’ve collaborated with institutions such as LALIGA, Real Madrid, Atlético de Madrid, and the Royal Spanish Football Federation, while also teaching and publishing at universities and in international journals.
As a UEFA Pro Licence coach, I combine high-level tactical expertise with scientific rigor, building bridges between applied research and elite football environments.
I currently coordinate the Research Area within LALIGA’s Football Intelligence & Performance Department, where we bridge the gap between applied science and real-world football performance.
My mission is simple: to turn complex data into useful knowledge — knowledge that helps coaches, analysts, and professionals work smarter, not harder.
Professional Experience
Applied Research, Tactical Thinking & Innovation in Football
“Let’s rethink football through applied research, tactical structure and performance intelligence.”
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For clubs, performance departments, analysts, and organizations interested in developing applied research and innovative solutions for modern football.
I’m open to collaborative projects that connect scientific methodology with the real demands of elite football performance and decision-making.
- Open to collaboration proposals in applied football research
- Joint projects with clubs and performance departments
- Development of performance analytics, match analysis frameworks, and decision-support tools
- Strong focus on scientific methodology and knowledge transfer
- Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and responsible use of data
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