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HomeCategoriesData & AnalyticsFootball-Data.org API

Football-Data.org API

Data & Analytics · Sports & Betting

org is a free and freemium football data API that provides structured access to fixtures, results, standings, and statistics for major football competitions worldwide. Built by an independent developer and widely adopted in the football developer community, the API has become a popular choice for personal projects, fan applications, and commercial platforms that need reliable football data without enterprise pricing.

Football-Data.org API Highlights

Football-Data.org API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

API Key

Rate Limit

10 requests/minute on free tier

Sandbox Mode
✗ Not Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
Football-Data.org API Services
Live scoresMatch fixturesPlayer statsTeam standings
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Football-Data.org API is best for:

Football apps, data analysis, historical research, and European league data

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API Pricing Model
  • Free tier with limited competitions
  • paid tiers from €12/month for full coverage

Football-Data.org API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

Live scoresMatch fixturesPlayer statsTeam standingsHistorical results

Required Access Documents for Football-Data.org API

  • Football-Data AccountRequired
    Register at football-data.org for free API key

Different Football-Data.org API use cases

  • Nigerian football fan apps:Build English Premier League and Champions League score tracker apps for Nigerian football fans
  • Sports analytics dashboard:Create statistical analysis tools for Nigerian football coaches and analysts focused on European competitions
  • Fantasy football data:Power Nigerian fantasy football platforms with detailed player performance and fixture data from top European leagues

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