Ginga Scout
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| File:Roberto Carlos Ginga Scout.jpg Roberto Carlos presenting Ginga Scout | |
| Developer(s) | Softmovel |
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| Initial release | November 1, 2015 |
| Operating system | iOS, Android |
| Website | www |
Ginga Scout is a location-based soccer application owned by Linck Group that facilitates communication between mutually interested users allowing them to chat. Soccer players, Coaches and Scouts. The software was launched November 1st, 2015.”.[1]
History
Founding
Ginga Scout was founded by soccer legend Roberto Carlos, Roberto Linck and Fabio Simplicio.[2]
Roberto Linck has stated that the impetus for the app was the observation he had that, “There is a place for every player. http://www.mlssoccer.com.br/entrevista-roberto-linck-junior-de-26-anos-e-dono-miami-dade-fc/
Operation
Using Facebook, Ginga Scout is able to build a user profile with information that have already been uploaded. Basic information is gathered and the users' social graph is analyzed.
Features
- Player Cards is an ephemeral photo feature with the users photo and basic information.
- Favorites integration enables users to share their favorite players and build their favorite groups.
- Common Connections Once the coach likes a player a chat window will open and allow communication between the player and the coach.[3]
Users
Ginga Scout is used widely throughout the world and is available in about 150 languages. Ginga Scout is for users of 13 years of age and older.