API-Football MCP, Ready to Go
Use AI agents with the API-Football MCP to get live scores, league standings, and player stats from 1,000+ leagues instantly in Claude or Cursor.
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Access real-time football scores and player stats from over 1,000 leagues.
Works with every AI agent you already use
…and any MCP-compatible client
How fast is the API-Football Connector?
Average time for the server to become ready for requests over the last 14 days, measured until the initialize / tools/list handshake completes. Metrics are updated daily between 00:00 and 04:00 UTC. Create a free account, use this Connector on Vinkius Cloud, and connect it to your AI agent in seconds.
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What AI agents can do with API-Football 8 Tools for Football Data Analytics
Get live scores, league standings, and deep player stats with 8 specific tools for your football data needs.
Get fixtures
Pull a list of scheduled matches for a specific date or league. This helps you plan for upcoming games without manual searching.
Get league topscorers
See which players are leading the goal charts in a specific competition. It helps you identify top performers quickly.
Get player info
Get detailed performance statistics and profile data for any individual player. Use this to dig into specific athlete metrics.
Get standings
Retrieve the current league table, including points and rankings. This keeps you updated on every promotion and relegation.
Get team info
Fetch comprehensive details and profile information for a specific football club. It gives you a solid overview of any team.
List leagues
Get a full list of available football leagues from across the globe. See which competitions you can track in one list.
List live fixtures
Get a real-time list of all football matches currently in progress. Use this to stay on top of live action as it happens.
Search football teams
Search for specific clubs to find their unique IDs and basic team data. This saves you from having to guess IDs for other tools.
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No Shadow AI
Every agent action is visible, approved, and auditable. Nothing runs outside your governance.
Absolute agent control
Fine-grained permissions for every agent, MCP, and tool. Instantly revoke access and audit every execution.
Cost control per token
Spend broken down to the token, tool, and agent. Budgets and hard limits. No surprise invoices.
Managed & monitored infra
We operate the runtime, authentication, scaling, retries, and monitoring. Your team manages AI, not infrastructure.
Data protection, DLP by design
Sensitive data is filtered before reaching the model. Access is governed so agents receive only the information they're allowed to use.
Token optimization, real savings
Lower AI costs by delivering the right context instead of unnecessary tools. Better accuracy, faster responses, and fewer wasted tokens.
API-Football Data for Real-Time Sports Analytics
This is for the person who lives and breathes football stats but hates the friction of manual data entry. It's for the analyst who needs to move faster and the fan who wants deeper insights than a standard news site provides.
Fantasy League Manager
Tracks player performance and team stats to make winning lineup decisions every week.
Sports Content Creator
Pulls live scores and league trends to keep their audience updated in real-time.
Data Analyst
Automates the collection of historical H2H data and seasonal performance metrics.
Software Developer
Builds custom sports apps using a reliable, professional-grade football data source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What leagues does the API-Football MCP cover? +
It covers over 1,000 leagues globally, from major European divisions to smaller regional competitions. You can get data for almost any major football league in the world.
Can I use API-Football to track live scores? +
Yes, you can get real-time updates for thousands of matches currently in progress. It's a great way to keep up with the action as it happens.
Does the API-Football MCP include player stats? +
It provides detailed performance data for players, including goals and other key metrics. You can use it to track specific athletes across different seasons.
How do I get league standings with API-Football? +
You can request the current table for any league, showing points, wins, and rankings. It's updated as matches finish to keep your data accurate.
Can I find specific team info using API-Football? +
Yes, you can search for clubs to get their profiles, IDs, and basic team details. This makes it easy to gather info on any team in the world.
Is API-Football good for fantasy football? +
It's perfect for tracking player stats and league trends to help you make better roster decisions. You can get the data you need to build a winning team.
How do I find my API-Football (API-SPORTS) Key? +
Log in to the API-SPORTS Dashboard, navigate to the 'API-Key' section, and copy your unique token.
Does the API provide real-time updates? +
Yes! The list_live_fixtures tool retrieves results from the real-time match engine of API-Football, covering goals, cards, and status updates as they happen.
Can I filter leagues by country? +
Yes! Use the list_leagues tool and provide the country parameter (e.g., 'Brazil', 'England') to see only the competitions available in that specific region.
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