Ginga Scout
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| Developer(s) | Softmovel |
|---|---|
| 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/
On February 19th, Lorenzo Orellano, player for Uniautónoma F.C. announced in public television that he used Ginga Scout to transfer to United States.[3][4][5]
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.[6]
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.
See also
References
- ^ "Brasileiro promete revolucionar o futebol em Miami". O Estados de S. Paulo.
- ^ "Tataraneto do patrono do Grêmio é dono de clube de futebol nos Estados Unidos". Grupo RBS.
- ^ "Lorenzo Orellano interview i". El Heraldo[disambiguation needed].
- ^ "Lorenzo Orellano interview ESPN". ESPN.
- ^ "Lorenzo Orellano Caracol TV". Caracol.
- ^ "Tataraneto de Patrono do Gremio promete revolucionar o futebol". R7 Noticias.