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Introduction

The KoraStats API provides comprehensive access to structured football data, enabling developers, analysts, and organizations to integrate rich match and competition information into their applications. The API delivers detailed data across multiple areas of the football ecosystem, including:
  • Competitions and seasons
  • Teams and players
  • Matches and match events
  • Tactical and positional data
  • Performance statistics
  • Advanced visual analytics
Using the KoraStats API, developers can build powerful football applications such as:
  • Sports analytics platforms
  • Live match dashboards
  • Tournament browsers
  • Scouting tools
  • Broadcast graphics
  • Data-driven football insights

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Key Features

The KoraStats API offers a wide range of capabilities designed for modern sports data applications.

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Competition Data

Access full tournament structures including:
  • tournaments
  • seasons
  • stages
  • groups
  • standings

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Match Data

Retrieve detailed match information such as:
  • match metadata
  • lineups
  • events
  • match statistics
  • player actions

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Player and Team Data

Explore rich information about teams and players, including:
  • team rosters
  • player profiles
  • positions
  • nationalities
  • match participation

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Tactical and Positional Analytics

KoraStats also provides advanced analytical data such as:
  • player heatmaps
  • shot locations
  • penalty locations
  • average player positions
  • tactical formations
These datasets allow developers to build visual analytics and tactical insights used by analysts and broadcasters.

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API Architecture

All endpoints are accessed using a simple HTTP interface. GET /api.php Requests are made by passing query parameters specifying the API module and endpoint. Example: Responses can be returned in multiple formats depending on the request. Supported formats:
  • JSON
  • XML
  • Image (for visual analytics endpoints)

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Authentication

All requests require an API authentication key. The key must be included in the request parameters. Example: &key=YOUR_API_KEY Authentication ensures secure access and allows usage monitoring.

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Response Format

Most endpoints return structured responses containing:
  • request status
  • informational message
  • requested data payload
Typical response structure: 
{
  "result": "Success",
  "message": "Data retrieved successfully",
  "data": {}
}