Show your talent,
Play like a pro.

Show your talent, Play like a pro.

How

footbao

works

How

footbao

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.
They upload videos with AI tools to help them edit and be discovered.
Advanced AI analysis creating smarter feedback for players and clubs.
Creating a repository of all their football related data.

660k+

660k+

downloads on app stores

127k

registered players

8k

players with competitive potential

300+

players referred to clubs

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

using social media to Drive awareness for talent 󰀀 programs

103.3k

103.3k

videos received

903+

hours of video content

18.1m+

viewes

1m+

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.

LATAM EXPANSION 󰀀 MORE CLUBS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES

LATAM EXPANSION 󰀀 MORE CLUBS, MORE OPPORTUNITIES

FOOTBAO is expanding throughout Latin America, creating real opportunities for players and helping clubs discover the next generation of talent.

FOOTBAO is expanding throughout Latin America, creating real opportunities for players and helping clubs discover the next generation of talent.

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 called up to the National Team.
Léo stood out at a trial in Italy, spent time with U.S. Lecce, and signed with Spezia Calcio.
Bernardo, at just 13 years old, was also discovered and signed by Corinthians.
Samuel, 10, was also discovered and signed by Flamengo.
Kaick Carvalho was discovered through Footbao and signed by U.S. Lecce in Italy.
Pedro Canolli earned an opportunity through Footbao and joined U.S. Lecce in Italy.
Nicollas Camilo stood out on Footbao and signed with Audax.
Pedro Cimini was discovered through Footbao and signed by Araçatuba FC.
José Oliveira was discovered through Footbao and signed by Canaã EC.
Luis Guilherme stood out on Footbao and was signed by City London FC.
Olga Nallana was identified through Footbao and signed by Madureira.
Jheniffer Nascimento gained recognition through Footbao and was signed by Madureira.

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.

Partner Clubs

Partner Clubs

  • Avaí

  • Santos F.C.

  • Goiás

  • São Bernardo FC

  • U.S Lecce

  • Grêmio Osasco Audax

  • Volta Redonda

  • Ypiranga

  • Guarani

  • Portuguesa

  • América-RN

  • Laguna

  • Desportivo Brasil

  • XV de Jaú

  • Araçatuba FC

  • Pinda FC

  • Aster SC

  • CA Paulista

  • Porto Football

  • Madureira

  • DS Sports

  • Jabaquara

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

  • Paranavaí

  • City London FC

  • Serrano

  • América PE

  • Sete

  • Coimba FC Porto

  • Salgueiro

  • Araguari

  • SSA FC

  • Falcon FC

  • Spinea FC

  • Quinho FC

  • Aliança Atlética

  • Central Español

  • Real Montevideo

  • Real Cartagena

  • Internacional Palmira

  • Real Cundinamarca

  • Defensa y Justicia

  • Banfield

  • San Martin de Burzaco

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

About us

About us

Footbao is redefining football talent discovery by creating a more accessible, transparent, and data-driven pathway between players and clubs. Through technology and artificial intelligence, we help talented athletes gain visibility and connect with opportunities that were once out of reach, regardless of their location or background.

By combining sports, media, and technology, Footbao has built a global ecosystem that connects players, clubs, brands, and investors. Our platform empowers clubs to identify talent more efficiently while giving athletes a stage to showcase their potential to a worldwide audience.

More than a talent discovery platform, Footbao is helping shape the future of football by unlocking opportunities, removing barriers, and creating meaningful connections across the global football community.

Meet our team 󰀣

Meet our team 󰀣

Founders 󰀙

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

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

Denilson da Silva

Legend of the Brazilian football team

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

Sean Bratches

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

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

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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