Professional soccer potential of Russia according 2018 FIFA World Cup positions in scope of system of the space data analysis
In article is presented the analysis of development of professional football (soccer) in territory of the Russian Federation from the point of view of geographic distribution of clubs and players. Analyze shows that professional soccer is located in the center and south parts of Russian Federation. In current season (2011-2012 years) 17 territories of Russian Federation don’t have professional soccer’s clubs. In the course of research it has been established that each club needs only 23-25 players during the season.