Real Madrid is leading a new era of injury prevention in football. This week, the club added Javier Arnaiz and Ismael Fernández to its physical coaching staff—two experts who co-created a cutting-edge AI technology called ThermoHuman.
🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid have hired Javier Arnaiz and Ismael Fernandez to their physical coaching staff this week: the two men are co-creators of a new injury-prevention technology called ThermoHuman.
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 15, 2025
ThermoHuman uses AI and thermal cameras to compare the left side of the body… pic.twitter.com/Nn9oWqvF74
We’re actually a serious club right now? No more winning by the power of friendship? 😂😭
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That's a great news. 😭🤍 pic.twitter.com/wnzh9n0mSY
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ThermoHuman isn’t just another fitness tool. It uses thermal imaging combined with artificial intelligence to analyze temperature differences between the left and right sides of an athlete’s body. These temperature variations can reveal asymmetries or abnormalities—early signs of potential injuries that are invisible to the naked eye or traditional methods.
By detecting these imbalances early, Real Madrid can now take proactive action to protect its players. Whether it’s adjusting training intensity, targeting physiotherapy, or resting a player at just the right moment, this technology enables the team to act before an injury occurs, rather than after.
This is a major shift from the traditional reactive model of injury treatment to a preventative model powered by data and AI. With elite clubs playing upwards of 60 matches per season, keeping players fit is more valuable than ever. The cost of injuries—physically, competitively, and financially—is enormous.
Real Madrid’s move signals a future where AI, thermal data, and smart analytics become standard across top-tier sports. As other clubs race to adopt similar tools, it’s clear: the game off the pitch is becoming just as advanced as the one on it.
Once again, Real Madrid isn’t just chasing trophies—they’re setting the standard for innovation in global football.