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.

HowF works

HowF 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

8k

Scout verified talents

15k

Watched minutes

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

top 10

top 10

YT sports channel in Brazil

27 m

Views

6 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

At the beginning of 2025, a team of talents selected by Footbao played against 15 of Brazil’s top youth teams in the first Footbao Cup.

At the beginning of 2025, a team of talents selected by Footbao played against 15 of Brazil’s top youth teams in the first Footbao Cup.

what we’ve accomplished so far:

what we’ve accomplished so far:

Footbao works with national and international clubs to connect talents with football opportunities around the world.

u.s. lecce, italy

1.300

1.3k

Applicant players

3

Selected players

3.7 m

Video views

1 m

Social 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.

talent week

talent week

Talent Week is an exclusive event that connects athletes with partner clubs of Footbao. During Talent Week, selected talents are intensively evaluated, transforming videos, data, and performance into real opportunities for observation, trials, and call-ups in professional football.
Talent Week is an exclusive event that connects athletes with partner clubs of Footbao. During Talent Week, selected talents are intensively evaluated, transforming videos, data, and performance into real opportunities for observation, trials, and call-ups in professional football.

Clubs employ great talents

Clubs employ great talents

Gloria, 16, was signed by Corinthians and drafted to the National team.

Gloria, 16, was signed by Corinthians and drafted to the National team.

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

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

Bernardo, just 13 years old, was also discovered and signed with Corinthians.

Bernardo, just 13 years old, was also discovered and signed with Corinthians.

Léo stood out in a selection trial in Italy, went through U.S. Lecce, and signed with Spezia Calcio.

Léo stood out in a selection trial in Italy, went through U.S. Lecce, and signed with Spezia Calcio.

Bernardo, just 13 years old, was also discovered and signed with Corinthians.

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

Santos F.C.

JoinS 󰁇

Santos F.C.

JoinS 󰁇

Footbao announces its partnership with Santos Futebol Clube, a global reference in talent development, strengthening the connection between tradition, innovation, and technology to expand athletes’ access to professional football opportunities.

leading professionals trust fo

leading professionals trust fo

U.S. Lecce

U.S. Lecce

Santos

Santos

Corinthians

Corinthians

Palmeiras

Palmeiras

São Paulo

São Paulo
  • Avaí

  • Santos F.C.

  • Goiás

  • Coimbra FC Porto

  • U.S Lecce

  • Grêmio Osasco Audax

  • Santos F.C.
  • Grêmio Osasco Audax
  • Coimbra FC Porto
  • Avaí
  • Goiás
  • U.S Lecce

About us

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 󰀣

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

Gilmar Veloz

GM Brazil

Experienced football professional leading Brazil operations, driving club partnerships and growth with proven track record in the sport.

Gilmar Veloz

GM Brazil

Experienced football professional leading Brazil operations, driving club partnerships and growth with proven track record in the sport.

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

Marco Parroni

Former CMO Julius Baer, a leading listed bank

Marco Parroni

Former CMO Julius Baer, a leading listed bank

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

Trevor Johnson

Head of Global Commercial Partnership Solutions, Tiktok

Trevor Johnson

Head of Global Commercial Partnership Solutions, Tiktok

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