SkillCorner X PySport

Analytics Cup 2026

The first edition of the Analytics Cup between SkillCorner and PySport concluded with a final in Paris, where the top six projects were showcased to a panel of football and data leaders from clubs across Europe.
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Despite the high quality of the projects, the judges selected Amar Shah as the winner of this first edition, thanks to his presentation on Simulated Annealing For Positional Optimization. Here is a replay of the 6 finalists projects presented in Paris on February 5, 2026.

WINNING PROJECT

Discover the Winning Project of Edition 1

For this inaugural edition, Amar Shah claimed victory with an outstanding presentation focusing on “Simulated Annealing For Positional Optimization”.

Research Track · Winner

Simulated Annealing For Positional Optimization

Amar Shah

Simulated Annealing For Positional Optimization

GitHub project
The finalists

The Remaining Five Shortlisted Projects

Explore the remaining projects presented at the Paris event, featuring three entries from the Research Track and two from the Analyst Track.

Research Track · Finalist

Positional Player Scouting with Tracking Data

Hadi Sotudeh

GITHUB PROJECT
Research Track · Finalist

Off Ball Run Decision Making and Route Optimization

Zach Cochran

GITHUB PROJECT
Research Track · Finalist

Calculating Worst-Case Scenario Running Demands in Soccer

Emaly Vatne

GITHUB PROJECT
ANALYST TRACK · Finalist

Dynamic Skills Finder

Oscar Bartolome Pato

GITHUB PROJECT
ANALYST TRACK · Finalist

SkPy Analytics Platform    

Antoine Verdon

GUTHUB PROJECT
ANALYTICS CUP 2027

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