Smart Runners connects football talent with clubs and leagues through a platform that utilizes AI cameras and wearables for performance analysis and talent identification. By providing video-rich profiles, the platform enables players at all levels to showcase their skills and improve their visibility to potential teams.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Football talent identification and recruitment often rely on subjective evaluations and limited scouting resources, making it difficult for players, especially those outside established networks, to showcase their abilities and connect with suitable clubs. Traditional methods lack comprehensive performance data and video evidence, hindering objective assessment and efficient talent discovery.
Solution
Smart Runners offers a platform that connects football players with clubs and leagues by leveraging AI-powered video analysis and wearable technology. The platform enables players to create video-rich profiles showcasing their skills and performance metrics, increasing their visibility to potential teams. AI cameras capture match footage, which is then analyzed to extract key performance indicators (KPIs). Wearable sensors track player biometrics and movement data, providing a comprehensive view of their athletic capabilities. This data-driven approach facilitates objective talent evaluation and streamlines the recruitment process for clubs and leagues.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes football players at all levels seeking to enhance their visibility to clubs and leagues, as well as football clubs and leagues looking for a more efficient and data-driven approach to talent identification and recruitment.
Features
- AI-powered video analysis of match footage to extract key performance indicators (KPIs) such as speed, agility, and passing accuracy.
- Wearable sensor integration for tracking player biometrics, including heart rate, distance covered, and acceleration.
- Video-rich player profiles that allow players to showcase their skills and performance data.
- Search and filtering tools for clubs and leagues to identify players based on specific criteria.
- Performance tracking and analytics dashboards for players to monitor their progress and identify areas for improvement.