Santos turns to AI, partners with firm to scout new talent | OneFootball

Santos announced a partnership with Footbao, a European company specializing in football technology, aiming to enhance athlete recruitment across Brazil using Artificial Intelligence and data analysis.

This initiative, unprecedented among Série A clubs, seeks to reinforce Peixe's tradition as a cradle of talent, covering both male youth categories and female teams.

Technological Innovation

The new digital tool will allow Santos to conduct screenings and evaluations more efficiently, quickly, and on a larger scale. The platform uses large-scale video analysis and Artificial Intelligence, including LLMs (Large Language Models), to filter young talents according to technical criteria defined by the club.

“Through this partnership, we have the opportunity to add a very innovative digital tool that has proven highly effective in identifying boys and girls with talent and the dream of becoming football players. We will incorporate this platform into the club without altering our internal selection guidelines or impacting our finances, opening a new path to expand our search for athletes throughout Brazil,” said President Marcelo Teixeira.

Footbao will be responsible for digital solutions in data analysis, filtering, and profile management, providing its database. The recruitment model will operate in a funnel format, with video evaluations and performance history, expanding the reach across Brazil.

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Democratization of Opportunities and Future Vision

Nick Rappolt, CEO of Footbao, highlighted the pride in having Santos as a partner and emphasized that the platform democratizes access to opportunities for young people across the country. Interested athletes can register for free on the company's app to be evaluated.

The initial agreement lasts for two years, valid until November 2027, with the possibility of renewal, consolidating the club's vision of combining tradition and innovation for the future of football.

“We are extremely proud to have Santos as a partner in this mission to discover even more young talents who carry big dreams. Brazil is the home of football, and Santos FC is internationally recognized for the athletes it has developed throughout its history, always contributing with brilliance to the world's most popular sport,” said Nick Rappolt.

“Footbao's digital solutions democratize access to opportunities for young people across Brazil, who can register for free on our app to be evaluated on the platform. From now on, Santos FC will have access to these profiles and analyses, allowing the club to select boys and girls based on its own technical criteria, without interfering in internal processes that have already produced world-class players,” added the founder of Footbao.

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