How we source, validate, and update football data
Data Pipeline Overview
Fanzaful aggregates football data from multiple professional-grade sources through an automated daily pipeline. Every data point is cross-referenced before publication.
Primary Data Source
Professional Football Databases
Our primary data feeds providing:
- Player statistics (goals, assists, appearances)
- Live match scores and events
- Fixture schedules and results
- Squad rosters and lineups
- League standings
Enrichment Sources
| Source | Data Provided | Update Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Football databases | Stats, fixtures, live scores | Real-time / Daily |
| Transfermarkt | Market values, transfer history | Weekly |
| Sofascore | Season form, ratings | Daily |
| Wikipedia | Player biographies, history | Monthly |
Validation & Quality
- Automated cross-referencing across sources
- Discrepancies flagged for manual review
- Pipeline runs daily at 06:42 UTC
- 1,300+ player profiles validated
Historical Data
- World Cup records 1930-2022 compiled from FIFA archives
- Cross-verified against multiple football databases
Update Frequency
- During tournament (June 11 - July 19): Real-time match updates
- Pre-tournament: Daily automated refresh
- Player stats: Updated after each matchday
- Squad rosters: Updated within 24 hours of official announcements
Information Confidence
| Source Type | Confidence Level |
|---|---|
| Live match data | High |
| Official federation announcements | High |
| Transfermarkt valuations | Medium-High |
| Historical records | High |
| Editorial analysis | Medium (clearly labeled) |
Contact
For data corrections or questions, visit fanzaful.com
Last updated: May 2026