Speaker Profile

Raúl Peláez is a pioneer in sports analytics, an innovator in soccer intelligence, and a passionate advocate for applying advanced data strategies that maximize the capabilities of decision-makers in high-performance environments. With a career that blends data science, technology, and strategic game analysis, he has been at the forefront of transforming how soccer is understood and optimized.

For over eleven years at FC Barcelona, Raúl was Head of Analytics, Technology, and Innovation, overseeing all club video analysts and data scientists. He played a key role in positioning Barça as a global reference in soccer analytics, leading groundbreaking research in collaboration with top scientists. He was also a driving force and co-founder of the Barça Innovation Hub, an initiative that redefined the integration of science and technology in sports performance.

As part of the professional men’s first-team staff for over five years, Raúl implemented cutting-edge innovations in soccer analytics, working alongside some of the greatest players, coaches, and technical staff, applying advanced technologies that directly influenced performance.

Before Barça, he spent over a decade at RCD Espanyol and twelve years in Hewlett-Packard’s R&D department, developing an innovative mindset that he later brought into soccer. His impact extends beyond clubs, contributing to FIFA’s technology and innovation as an external consultant for over 10 years.

Currently, as Director of Sports Data at Kynisca, the first multi-team global organization dedicated to professionalizing women’s soccer, Raúl is leading a game-changing initiative that will redefine how soccer is analyzed, understood, and how decisions are made. He also manages Kynisca’s global data ecosystem, ensuring an integrated, forward-thinking approach that will shape the future of the game.

His multidisciplinary background and vision make him one of the most experienced professionals in modern soccer, continuously reshaping the future of the game.