Smart Wearables in Football: From GPS Vests to Smart Bracelets

Modern football players wear GPS vests during games and training. This small device monitors the player's running distance, maximum speed, number of accelerations and decelerations, heart rate, and other indicators in real time. Catapult and STATSports are leading companies in this field, used by 90 percent of EPL teams.

Smartwatches and fitness trackers are also widespread among football players. They measure sleep quality, stress levels, and recovery status. The Whoop band is particularly popular, showing the percentage of how ready a player's body is. This data helps coaches and medical staff assess the player's condition.

Smart devices are also being used in Uzbekistan's football. The national team and several Super League clubs have implemented GPS vest systems. In the future, these devices will become standard equipment for all professional teams. This data plays a decisive role in increasing the performance efficiency of players.