DeepMind's TacticAI Revolutionizes Soccer Tactics with AI

Liverpool FC collaborates with Google DeepMind to launch TacticAI, an AI system designed to optimize corner kick strategies.

TacticAI, developed by Google DeepMind in partnership with Liverpool FC, provides AI-based advice for soccer corner kicks.
The AI tool predicts the most likely receiver of the ball, assesses shot attempts, and suggests player positioning for optimal outcomes.
Experts at Liverpool favored TacticAI's advice over traditional tactics in 90% of cases, highlighting its potential impact on the game.
Trained on over 7,000 corner kicks from Premier League matches, TacticAI uses geometric deep learning to identify strategic patterns.
While AI offers valuable insights into set-piece tactics, it cannot replace the on-the-fly decision-making or strategic creativity of coaches.