A Review of the Use of Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Predicting Injuries and Performance in Football Players
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the research on artificial intelligence algorithms in football, specifically in relation to player performance prediction and injury prevention. To accomplish this goal, scholarly resources including Google Scholar, ResearchGate, Springer, and Scopus were used to provide a systematic examination of research done during the last ten years (2015–2025). Through a systematic procedure that included data collection, study selection based on predetermined criteria, categorisation based on AI applications in football, and assessment of major research problems, trends, and prospects, almost fifty papers were found and analysed. Summarising AI applications in football for performance and injury predictions, predicting injuries and analysing related risks, and evaluating player performance using AI models are the three main topics highlighted in the study. This study highlights the use of AI algorithms in the sports field to predict injuries and predict team or player performance, especially in football.
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