December 3 – The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has brought in digital tech specialists Orion Innovation to overhaul the FA’s digital infrastructure.
Project Fenix will work across the whole spectrum of Belgian football from grassroots youth clubs and leagues to the professional game.
At the core of the Belgian project will be Orion’s Grassroots Platform that has been developed over nearly 30 years and is used by a number of football federations and sports worldwide.
The system will centralise critical data, providing real-time insights, and enabling the RBFA to make strategic decisions about resource allocation, talent development, and community engagement.
As well as being a management tool for administrators the all-encompassing digital platform will allow youth players to register and track their progress more efficiently, while coaches will have real-time information on player availability. At the professional level, the system will track injuries, professional milestones, statistics, and discipline data (yellow cards) for ongoing analysis.
On the commercial side of the game the system will deliver data on participation rates, player engagement, and league metrics, enabling the RBFA to identify growth opportunities, optimise grassroots programmes, and develop long term strategies.
Arnaud Lieutenant, digital, innovation and technology director at RBFA, said, “The platform will serve as an ecosystem that fosters unity, efficiency, and continuous growth within the Belgian football landscape. It represents our dedication to a future where the administration of football is besides functional also engaging and supportive. Driven by strong collaboration between the federations and its members.”
Planned to reduce the administrative burden for RBFA staff, regional football associations, and club administrators, the Pro Sports Platform will also streamline player registration, coach certification, competition management, and compliance monitoring.
Satish Kumar, EVP – Head of Sales and Sports & Entertainment BU Head of Orion, said: “Project Fenix will simplify football administration in Belgium, ensuring that key processes are streamlined, saving time and effort for everyone involved…Orion’s commitment to grassroots development reflects our broader mission: leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive long-term growth in sports participation and engagement.”
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