Footbar offers a wearable device that tracks soccer players' performance metrics, including shot speed, distance covered, and possession time, using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms. This technology enables players to analyze their statistics and progress, addressing the need for accessible performance data in amateur soccer.
Funding
$3.3M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Amateur soccer players lack access to detailed performance data, hindering their ability to understand their strengths and weaknesses and track progress over time. Traditional methods of performance analysis are often expensive, complex, and inaccessible to non-professional athletes.
Solution
Footbar provides a wearable tracker that captures key performance metrics for soccer players, offering insights previously only available to professionals. The device, worn around the calf, measures technical stats like shots, passes, and possession time, as well as physical stats such as distance covered, sprint speed, and activity time. This data is then synced with a mobile app, providing players with a comprehensive analysis of their performance in training and matches. By tracking these metrics, players can identify areas for improvement, monitor their progress, and compare their stats with other Footbar users worldwide.
Target Audience
The primary target audience is amateur soccer players, particularly those aged 14-17, who are interested in tracking their performance, improving their skills, and comparing their stats with others.
Features
- Calf-worn tracker that measures shot speed, distance covered, passes, sprints, and possession time
- Bluetooth connectivity to sync data with the Footbar mobile app (available on iOS and Android)
- Player profile creation with FUT-style cards to highlight strengths and playing style
- Performance analysis segmented by 10-minute intervals to identify peak activity periods
- Social features to compare stats with friends and other Footbar players
- Up to 6 hours of battery life, rechargeable via USB
- Compatibility with 5/7/8/11-a-side soccer, training, and running activities