Information System of the Russian Football Union

In 2020, the Russian Football Union (RFU) launched a digital platform developed in collaboration with Gost Group, based on the domestic software GOST Platform.
The project’s goal is the digitalization of the football industry and the transition to electronic interaction between all participants.

This project was landmark for our product Soarse — it was not only the first implementation, but also laid the architectural principles we followed in further projects.

📦 WEB-based DBMS Link to heading

All data, including master data, operations, and transactions (such as fitness test results, match outcomes, etc.), is stored directly in Soarse.

Feature:
The client-side of the product serves as a DBA’s workplace — the user doesn’t just manage forms, but directly works with the data structure.

🔗 REST API and Hybrid Architecture Link to heading

The portal part of the system was developed by another team, which became a flexibility test for our API.
As a result:

  • We refined the hybrid implementation model
  • All functions are available via REST requests
  • Backend and frontend interfaces were completely decoupled

📊 Report Generator Link to heading

For some complex screen forms, we had to develop JOIN controllers.
This experience formed the basis of the views and aggregates architecture, which later became an integral part of Soarse.

What can the system do? Link to heading

IS RFU covers the entire football ecosystem:

  • Coaches, players, referees, inspectors, sports schools and facilities
  • Management of educational processes in academies
  • Planning, conducting, and analyzing competitions
  • Electronic athlete profiles
  • Consolidated analytics for all participants

The system supports the Football Development Strategy until 2030 and provides a unified digital space for all stakeholders.

Results and Recognition Link to heading

  • Winner of the “Project of the Year Global CIO 2021” award in the Media/Art/Entertainment/Sports category
  • Over 4000 subscribers in 85 regions of Russia
  • A platform for digital management, education, and football infrastructure development