CIES Research
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research
The research conducted by CIES examines sport from multiple angles, with an emphasis on Law, Sociology, Geography, History, Statistics and Economics. The projects undertaken by CIES are part of both pure and applied research.
CIES' research activity is mainly manifested through its publications and the conferences it organises and in which its collaborators actively participate.
Moreover, the activities of the CIES Football Observatory and the CIES Sports Intelligence have increased our visibility and recognition around the world.
The dedicated CIES research team has gained an international reputation for producing and publishing high quality academic work. It also delivers on-demand research projects for sports organisations and has an extensive international network that allows CIES to call on experts and academics from other fields when needed.
The multidisciplinary research of CIES is illustrated in the diagram below:
Fields of Expertise
Analysis
Migration
Methodological Skills
Management
Research
Management
Products
Evaluation
Methods
Survey
Visualisation
KPIs
our research activities
research
Publications
RESEARCH NEWS
2026 Migration Report highlights ongoing expansion of global player movement
The landmark 15th edition of the International Basketball Migration Report highlights growth of international transfers across the sport.
Most training-reliant leagues
50 top divisions worldwide according to the percentage of minutes played during the current season by footballers trained* by their club of…
CIES ‘Ballon d’Or’: Lamine Yamal again
CIES ranking (Ballon d’Or day): Yamal tops again. Olise, Kane, Messi next. Doué 5th; Dembélé only 27th.
