Overview
Football API on RapidAPI provides squad statistics, top scorers, and match data for football (soccer) leagues around the world. It is a lightweight option for developers who want football data without complex setup. You need a RapidAPI account and subscription to use it.
Beginner Tip
Set both X-RapidAPI-Key and X-RapidAPI-Host headers in every request - missing either one will result in a 403 error.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"match_id": 4521,
"home_team": "Team A",
"away_team": "Team B",
"score": {
"home": 2,
"away": 1
},
"status": "Full Time",
"date": "2025-01-15",
"league": "Premier League"
} Field Reference
player Full name of the player team Club the player currently belongs to goals Total goals scored in the current season assists Total assists recorded for the player appearances Number of matches the player appeared in Implementation Example
const url = "https://rapidapi.com/GiulianoCrescimbeni/api/football98/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
Common Errors & Troubleshooting
Matrix Score Breakdown
Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
Technical Specifications
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