Mads Meisner

Co-founder Off The Pitch /

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Off The Pitch projects France to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup after simulating the tournament 10,000 times.

Using our squad valuations and the tournament’s predetermined bracket, our model assigns @equipedefrance a 14.26% probability of lifting the trophy next month.

Check out our free-to-read analysis and make sure to stay tuned as we update the predictions on our website throughout the tournament.

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Poland's top tier joins Off The Pitch's growing league partnership network

@_Ekstraklasa_ has partnered with Off The Pitch to grant all clubs in Poland's top flight complete access to Off The Pitch's daily newsletter – a trusted resource for football business intelligence.

Under this agreement, all personnel at each club will benefit from a tailored morning briefing that saves them time and ensures they are updated on developments in the industry.

"Ekstraklasa has been supporting the development of clubs for years across many areas of professional management. We carry out various activities that include training sessions, knowledge sharing, and the exchange of experiences — also with leagues and clubs from other countries.

“Access to up-to-date global data gathered in one place, along with the ability to track industry trends and innovations, will continuously enhance these processes. Off The Pitch is a highly valued source of information and analysis, so I hope that clubs will regularly use this knowledge base. It will certainly support their day-to-day work in business divisions, strategic decision-making, and inspire ongoing development as well as the implementation of meaningful changes within Polish clubs," says Marcin Animucki, President of Ekstraklasa.

Off The Pitch's newsletter is read by key decision-makers at over 300 clubs, leading leagues, governing bodies, and football investors around the world.

Strategic alliance

Through this partnership, Ekstraklasa enhances the information infrastructure available to its clubs whilst becoming part of Off The Pitch's growing community of progressive leagues committed to providing their members with the strategic intelligence required to succeed in today's increasingly demanding football environment.

"We're delighted to work alongside a league that recognises the value of quality information in driving better outcomes. Our aim is to support the football industry with the insights needed to thrive, and this partnership represents another significant milestone in that journey," says Mads Meisner Christensen, co-founder and CEO of Off The Pitch.

Off The Pitch has league-wide arrangements with the Bundesliga, the English Football League (EFL), the Belgian Pro League, the Danish League, and the Scottish Professional Football League.

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Poland's top tier joins Off The Pitch's growing league partnership network 🤝

@_Ekstraklasa_ has partnered with @OffThePitch_com to grant all clubs access to Off The Pitch's daily newsletter.

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FC Porto partners with Off The Pitch on financial intelligence tools

@FCPorto have partnered with Off The Pitch to integrate the company's financial intelligence platform into their operations, reinforcing the club's analytical approach to the transfer market.
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The agreement gives FC Porto access to Off The Pitch's Player Valuation Model, Financial Tool, and Salary Tool. An analytics infrastructure designed to support transfer strategy, talent identification, and recruitment planning across global markets.
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"FC Porto's track record in player development is exceptional," says Patrick Graabæk, Sales Director at Off The Pitch.

"Few clubs can match their ability to consistently identify, develop and sell talent at the highest level while remaining competitive in European football. It's a model that reflects exactly the kind of strategic thinking our platform is built to support."

Talent factory

The tools are now operational within FC Porto's recruitment and sporting departments, with the platform already deployed during the January transfer window as the club continues its reputation as one of Europe's most efficient and successful talent factories.

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An analysis by Off The Pitch of U21 transfers (€5m+) from 2018–2024 shows Denmark’s @Superligaen has the highest success rate among non-top-8 leagues.

South American leagues, despite high volume, rank lower for consistent value growth. ⚽📊

#sldk

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Every week, Off The Pitch sharpens its financial lens on football's most intriguing fixtures.

@astonvilla face @Bolognafc1909 with a wage bill that eclipses their opponents: Villa’s 2023/24 wages are about €294m, against Bologna’s €71m.

#FootballFinance

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Belgian @ProLeagueBE CEO @lorinparys123 outlines how the league is adapting:

• €384M in outgoing transfers this summer
• Positive balance of €237M
• New league format from 2026/27

Focus: talent, financial stability & innovation.

#jupilerproleague

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[Michael @miguelinho2910]

Big up to FC Büderich 02's Marvin Commodore for deliberately (maybe) scoring in minute 64. Poetry.

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The cost of Premier League survival is skyrocketing.

💠Median wage bill for bottom-half clubs: £64M (2014) → £142M (2023)
💠 Promoted teams spent £175M last season, yet all 3 were relegated.
💠 Clubs are chasing EPL riches but losing profitability.

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From local businessmen to state-backed investors—football’s ownership landscape has transformed. @MiguelDelaney & @NickMiller79 explore how these changes challenge fairness, competition, and the soul of the game.

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Last season, @LFC found themselves in the Europa League, a consequence of a disappointing 2022/23 campaign that saw them finish fifth.

Such a setback comes with a financial cost, especially when expenses are geared towards competing on Europe’s grandest stage.

#LFC

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[Bolton Wanderers (P) @OfficialBWFC]

🤝 Wanderers welcome Off The Pitch as Football Finance Data Partner for the 2024/25 season!

Find out more here 👇

#bwfc

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Legue One club @OfficialBWFC have announced Off The Pitch as their Football Finance Data Partner for the 2024/25 season.

This collaboration is designed to reinforce the club’s strategic operations, with a key focus on enhancing due diligence processes and optimizing strategy, both on and off the field.

#bwfc

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With a competitive season ahead, the Eredivisie is more exciting than ever! Ajax’s financial lead is narrowing as PSV & Feyenoord build revenues and claim titles.

Could this be the beginning of a new era in Dutch football?

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Sporting CP, unbeaten in Europe and on a ten-game league winning streak, look to make a statement in Rúben Amorim’s penultimate match before his Manchester United move.

#MCFC arrive in form with nine goals in their last two #ChampionsLeague matches, but defensive lapses remain, conceding in eight of their last nine European away games.

#SportingCP

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Aston Villa sees record revenue in 2023/24 thanks to Premier League success, but expenses and player amortisation keep profits elusive. With Champions League football in 2024/25, @AVFCOfficial’s financial future may yet be brightened.

#AVFC

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Manchester City’s 2023/24 financial outlook: Rising expenses from wages and new signings are set to reduce profits by two-thirds, despite surpassing €800 million in revenue.

@ManCity #MCFC

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Real Sociedad are winless in five matches, while @ogcnice are riding high after an 8-0 victory. Looking at the financials

@RealSociedad lead in turnover, but OGC Nice outspend them on wages, contributing to ongoing financial strain for the French club

#OGCNRealSociedad #UEL

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The youth revolution is here! Transfer analysis by Off The Pitch shows a steady drop in the average age of signings since 2016.

Clubs are betting on emerging stars, reshaping football’s future. Is youth the new currency in football?

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From the 5th division to the @ChampionsLeague. @RBLeipzig’s rise is a story of strategic planning, youth development, and global ambition. Some see it as a modern football fairytale, others as a symbol of commercialization.

Interview with managing director Johann Plenge

@RBLeipzig_EN #UCL

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