Measuring Success: A Simplified Football Performance Index for Global Accessibility
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: : This study develops a simplified Football Team Capacity Index (FTCI) for assessing football teams, particularly where resource-intensive evaluation methods are impractical. Guided by the resource-based view, the index combines team performance, tactical strength, and resources & support. Indicators and component weights were identified from prior literature and ratings supplied by ten football experts. The index uses accessible match, financial, and governing-body data, with continuous measures normalized to a 0–100 scale. As a proof of concept, the FTCI was applied to 20 English Premier League clubs for the 2022–2023 season. Benchmarking and regression results show a strong association between FTCI scores and final league performance (R = 0.802; R² = 0.643; p < 0.001). The index therefore offers a practical diagnostic tool for identifying capacity gaps. Its application to developing and underdeveloped football contexts remains an important area for future validation. Keywords: Football Performance Index, Resource-based View, Team Performance, Tactical Strength, Resource Support JEL Classification Number: C43, Z21
Authors: Sayantani Roy Choudhury, Sweta Tiwari
Institution: Praxis Business School
Language: English
Subfield: Economics and Econometrics
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7204256018