FIFA announced on Friday (23) that all players of the 32 teams involved in the Qatar 2022 World Cup will be able, at the finals, to consult their performance statistics, analysis and information in a specially developed application by the body. AléIn addition, fans will find a range of statistics and game images on social media.

The app was created after player feedback through the FIFPRO players' union, and the data will be synced with video of the action to allow quick assessment of key moments.

While such data and metrics are largely available to players at major clubs and national teams, who hire teams of analysts, the app will ensure that teams with fewer resources also have access.

The app will draw on input from FIFA's performance analysts, tracking physical performance data and metrics such as distance traveled, sprints, and endurance maps.

Players will also be able to get pictures of the games that they can share on social media, along with statistics and data.

"This player-centric development is based on direct feedback from players and is another great example of how FIFA is using technology to its full potential, improving the soccer experience for the key players on the pitch," said Johannes Holzmueller, FIFA's Director of Football Technology and Innovation.

Simon Colosimo, FIFPRO's Deputy Secretary General, said that players had asked for better access to their performance data.

"The FIFA Player App is a positive outcome that will activate personal data rights and provide a new resource for players at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar," he said.