fo democratizes talent

fo democratizes talent

Everyone has the right

Everyone has the right

to equal opportunity in football, no matter their economic background, geography, beliefs, thoughts and gender. All you need is to be seen.

How F works

How F works

Connecting football talent with life changing global opportunities via our app, social network and live events

building An ai powered platform for talents

building An ai powered platform for talents

Players get access to club tryouts and contests for prizes.
They upload videos with AI tools to help them edit and be discovered.
Creating a repository of all their football related data.

top 10

top 10

Most downloaded sports App in Brazil

5k

Talent videos per month

2000󰀤

Scout verified talents

13k

Watched hours

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

top 10

top 10

Most viewed YT sports channel in Brazil 

7.1 m

Views

4.4 m

Social reach

1 m󰀤

Subscribers / followers

academy training and live events to spot 󰀀 showcase the best talents

academy training and live events to spot 󰀀 showcase the best talents

In early 2025, a team of Footbao spotted talents will play 15 of Bazil’s top base teams in the first Footbao Cup.

In early 2025, a team of Footbao spotted talents will play 15 of Bazil’s top base teams in the first Footbao Cup.

what we’ve accomplished so far:

what we’ve accomplished so far:

Footbao works with clubs internationally to connect talent with football opportunities worldwide

u.s. lecce, italy

1.300

1.3k

Applicant players

3

Selected players

3.7 m

Video views

1 m

Social media reach

Working with U.S. Lecce we gave young football talents a chance to train with the prestigious Italian club. From 20 selected players, public voting chose three winners who traveled to Italy, marking a key milestone in their football careers.

clubs employ two fine talents

clubs employ two fine talents

Gloria, a 16 year old girl, was found on our platform and signed by Corinthians.

Gloria, a 16 year old girl, was found on our platform and signed by Corinthians.

Samuel, a 10 year old, was also found and signed by Flamengo.

Samuel, a 10 year old, was also found and signed by Flamengo.

building a massive gen z 󰀀 alpha audience

31%

13–15 yo

13–15 yo

47%

16–24 yo

22% *

25+

* Often a kid's profile managed by parents

* Often a kid's profile managed by parents

leading professionals trust fo

leading professionals trust fo

U.S. Lecce

U.S. Lecce

Aster Itaquá

Aster Itaquá

Corinthians

Corinthians

Palmeiras

Palmeiras
  • Avaí

  • Desportivo Real

  • Goiás

  • Resende

  • São Bernardo

  • São Cristóvão

  • Soledade

  • Ypiranga

  • Desportivo Real
  • Soledade
  • Resende
  • Avaí
  • Goiás
  • São Bernardo
  • São Cristóvão
  • Ypiranga

About us

Footbao is transforming the future of football by democratizing access to talent. Our mission is simple yet powerful: connect undiscovered players with top clubs, and give investors, brands, and media unparalleled access to the next generation of football stars. Through our advanced technology, we break down barriers in talent discovery, creating a transparent, data-driven pathway where the best can rise, regardless of background.

As a cutting-edge sports technology company, we bring together the worlds of sports, media, and technology to unlock unprecedented value. Our AI-powered mobile app and vast social community connect clubs with talent from every corner of the globe, removing bias and amplifying visibility for emerging athletes. Beyond being a showcase, Footbao is a thriving marketplace for sports talent—monetized through strategic partnerships, content, advertising, sponsorship, and comprehensive talent management.

For investors and advertisers, partnering with Footbao means aligning with a platform built to shape the next era of football, where talent meets opportunity, and potential is unleashed on a global scale. Join us in revolutionizing football talent discovery and take part in building a brighter future for the sport.

Meet our team 󰀣

Founders 󰀙

Francesco Ciringione

Founder of Footbao, 20+ years expert in publishing, events, and investments

Francesco Ciringione

Founder of Footbao, 20+ years expert in publishing, events, and investments

Boris Collardi

Renowned international private banker, former CEO of Julius Bär, former Managing Partner at Pictet

Boris Collardi

Renowned international private banker, former CEO of Julius Bär, former Managing Partner at Pictet

Executive team

Nick Rappolt

Executive director

CEO and founder working with Facebook, Apple and Google in technology & marketing

Nick Rappolt

Executive director

CEO and founder working with Facebook, Apple and Google in technology & marketing

Antoine Telle

CFO

15 years of experience in corporate finance, serial investor and fund raiser

Antoine Telle

CFO

15 years of experience in corporate finance, serial investor and fund raiser

Mariana Sensini

General Manager Brazil

Former GM Kwai, Pinterest, and first employee Google LATAM

Mariana Sensini

General Manager Brazil

Former GM Kwai, Pinterest, and first employee Google LATAM

investors and advisors

Football

Murat Yakin

Football coach of the Swiss national team

Murat Yakin

Football coach of the Swiss national team

Denilson da Silva

Legend of the Brazilian football team

Denilson da Silva

Legend of the Brazilian football team

Gary Hoffman

Former Chairman of the Premier League

Gary Hoffman

Former Chairman of the Premier League

media

Alejandro Agag

CEO of Formula E

Alejandro Agag

CEO of Formula E

Alvin Sariaatmadja

CEO of EMTEK, a listed Indonesian industrial group

Alvin Sariaatmadja

CEO of EMTEK, a listed Indonesian industrial group

Sean Bratches

Former ESPN and F1 executive, architect of “ Drive to Survive”

Sean Bratches

Former ESPN and F1 executive, architect of “ Drive to Survive”

Robin Seckler

Co-CEO of Sport1, a German sports’ broadcaster

Robin Seckler

Co-CEO of Sport1, a German sports’ broadcaster

technology

Alec Ross 

Partner at Amplo, a global VC firm focused on Tech

Alec Ross 

Partner at Amplo, a global VC firm focused on Tech

Rahaf Harfoush

AI Advisor at the UN and former AI Advisor to the French State

Rahaf Harfoush

AI Advisor at the UN and former AI Advisor to the French State

Abdallah Al-Shaibani

Founder of Axeed, a global Tech-focused investment holding

Abdallah Al-Shaibani

Founder of Axeed, a global Tech-focused investment holding

Marco Parroni

CMO Julius Baer, a leading listed bank

Marco Parroni

CMO Julius Baer, a leading listed bank

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