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Whoscored Discovery Parser Spider

Introduction

The Whoscored Discovery Parser Spider is a powerful tool designed to extract and parse data from the Whoscored platform. It enables users to gather detailed information about sports teams based on specific search criteria, providing valuable insights for analysis and decision-making.

Features

• Comprehensive Data Extraction: Scrape team details including names, links, and countries.
• Customizable Search: Tailor searches with specific keywords to target relevant data.
• Flexible Item Limiting: Control the number of items scraped per run for efficient data management.
• High-Quality Output: Receive structured JSON output for easy integration into workflows.
• User-Friendly Configuration: Simple setup with intuitive input parameters.

Input Parameters Table

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
SearchKey	string	No	The search key for the spider.	"black"
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "SearchKey": "black",
  "item_limit": 10
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "type": "team",
    "team_name": "Black Leopards",
    "team_href": "https://www.whoscored.com/teams/4889/show/south-africa-black-leopards",
    "country": "South Africa",
    "actor_id": "IQNOgub61SgtWaYg4",
    "run_id": "9eybXIS73eaU8HMAZ"
  },
  {
    "type": "team",
    "team_name": "Black Rhinos",
    "team_href": "https://www.whoscored.com/teams/4125/show/zimbabwe-black-rhinos",
    "country": "Zimbabwe",
    "actor_id": "IQNOgub61SgtWaYg4",
    "run_id": "9eybXIS73eaU8HMAZ"
  },
  {
    "type": "team",
    "team_name": "Black Mambas",
    "team_href": "https://www.whoscored.com/teams/9072/show/zimbabwe-black-mambas",
    "country": "Zimbabwe",
    "actor_id": "IQNOgub61SgtWaYg4",
    "run_id": "9eybXIS73eaU8HMAZ"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather data on sports teams for market insights.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors by analyzing team performance metrics.
• Price Monitoring: Track pricing trends related to sports merchandise or tickets.
• Content Aggregation: Compile information for sports news articles or blogs.
• Academic Research: Use data for studies in sports management and analytics.
• Business Automation: Automate data collection processes for efficiency.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Whoscored Discovery Parser Spider" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array containing objects with the following fields:

• type: The type of entity, e.g., "team".
• team_name: Name of the sports team.
• team_href: URL to the team's Whoscored page.
• country: Country where the team is based.
• actor_id: Unique identifier for the actor run.
• run_id: Unique identifier for the specific run.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: Contact Us

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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