Negeri Sembilan FC has taken another progressive step in its professionalisation journey with the adoption of STATSports performance technology, as teased in a recent Instagram Story by Chief Executive Officer Faliq Firdaus. The post, featuring STATSports equipment worn during training, signals the club’s intent to integrate elite-level sports science into its daily football operations.
This move places Negeri Sembilan FC firmly in line with modern football practices, where data-driven decision-making plays a critical role in performance optimisation, injury prevention, and long-term player development.
What Is STATSports?
STATSports is a global leader in athlete performance monitoring, specialising in wearable GPS technology used by professional football clubs, national teams, and elite academies worldwide.
At its core, STATSports provides real-time and post-session data that allows coaches, performance analysts, and medical teams to objectively understand what players experience on the pitch—beyond what the eye can see.
How STATSports Is Used in Modern Football
STATSports vests are worn by players during training sessions and matches, collecting thousands of data points per second. Key applications include:
- Physical Load Monitoring
Tracks total distance covered, high-speed running, sprint counts, accelerations, and decelerations to manage workload accurately. - Injury Prevention & Recovery Management
Helps identify fatigue patterns and overload risks, allowing staff to adjust training intensity and reduce soft-tissue injuries. - Performance Optimisation
Enables coaches to benchmark players against positional demands and tactical requirements, ensuring training reflects match realities. - Individualised Player Development
Supports tailored training plans based on age, position, fitness level, and injury history—especially crucial for youth and developing players. - Objective Decision-Making
Provides evidence-based insights for squad rotation, return-to-play protocols, and long-term conditioning strategies.
In today’s football landscape, STATSports data is not just supplementary—it is central to how high-performance environments operate.
Clubs and Teams Using STATSports
STATSports is trusted by many of the world’s leading football institutions, including:
- Manchester City
- Liverpool FC
- Arsenal FC
- Chelsea FC
- Manchester United
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Leicester City
Beyond club football, STATSports is also widely used by international teams and elite academies across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
A Strategic Step Forward for Negeri Sembilan FC
The introduction of STATSports reflects Negeri Sembilan FC’s long-term vision to build a modern, sustainable football structure—one that values science, planning, and continuous improvement.
For the coaching staff, this technology enhances training precision. For players, it supports longevity and peak performance. And for supporters, it represents a clear statement that the club is investing in the right foundations to compete at a higher level.
With NSFC x STATSports now in motion—and an official announcement expected soon—this development marks another important milestone in Negeri Sembilan FC’s journey towards true professional standards in Malaysian football.