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api-sports

Fetch player and team statistics from API-Sports.io for betting analysis.

2|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#sports-data#player-stats#season-stats#standings#api-sports#team-stats
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npx skills add https://github.com/brandonalfred/fortuna-app --skill api-sports
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Skill: api-sports
Source: https://github.com/brandonalfred/fortuna-app/tree/main/.claude/skills/api-sports
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/brandonalfred/fortuna-app --skill api-sports

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

API-Sports data access for aggregated player and team statistics across major leagues, enabling data-driven betting decisions and competitive analysis.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified data source for NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and Soccer stats, including player searches, season stats, game stats, and standings.
  • Fallback and primary routing notes: NBA stats use nba-advanced-stats first with api-sports as fallback; NFL/MLB/NHL/Soccer rely on api-sports as primary data source.
  • Use Case: Quickly pull a player's season averages and team's standings to compare across matchups before placing bets.

Quick Start

Query API-Sports.io for player and team stats across major leagues to support data-driven betting analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions about api-sports

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I fetch player and team stats for betting analysis across multiple sports?▼

You can fetch player and team statistics for betting analysis by querying API-Sports.io endpoints, which support NFL, MLB, NHL, and Soccer data, with NBA as a fallback. An API key is required via the x-apisports-key header for authentication.

What sports data is available for season stats and standings?▼

Season stats and standings are available for NFL, MLB, NHL, and Soccer through API-Sports.io. NBA stats are also supported as a fallback when nba-advanced-stats is unavailable, providing player searches, game stats, and team standings.

Do I need an API key to retrieve sports data and player stats?▼

Yes, retrieving sports data and player stats requires an API key passed through the x-apisports-key header. This key authenticates requests to API-Sports.io, enabling access to sport-specific base URLs and endpoints for search, statistics, and standings.

Can I use NBA advanced stats instead of API-Sports for basketball data?▼

Yes, NBA advanced stats is used as the primary source for basketball data, with API-Sports serving as a fallback. NFL, MLB, NHL, and Soccer stats rely entirely on API-Sports as the primary data source for aggregated player and team statistics.

What's the best way to compare matchups before placing bets using sports stats?▼

The best way to compare matchups is to pull a player's season averages and team standings simultaneously from API-Sports.io. This unified data source provides the aggregated statistics needed for data-driven betting decisions and competitive analysis across major leagues.

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