Fieldoo Explained

Fieldoo
Area Served:Worldwide
Registration:Required
Launch Date:February 25, 2013
Current Status:Active
Language:Multilingual

Fieldoo is a business-oriented social networking service used for professional networking in association football. It was founded in Slovenia in March 2012 and launched on 25 February 2013. As of April 2018, Fieldoo has more than 350,000 members[1] in over 200 countries and territories.

The site is available in 7 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese and Spanish.[2]

Features

The purpose of the site is to allow registered football players to create their on-line curriculum vitae (CV), connect with other football players, agents, scouts and clubs and apply on market posts posted by agents, scouts and clubs. Registered agents, scouts and clubs can connect with registered football players, other agents, scouts and clubs and publish various market posts.

Player profile

Fieldoo, football career network, went public with a beta player platform in August 2012.[3] The platform is free, although players can pay for premium account.[4]

Agents, scouts and club representative profile

Fieldoo officially launched with an agent platform in February 2013. The platform has a free trial period of 90-days for agents, scouts and clubs.[5]

Market

Agents, scouts and clubs can post various market posts in the market section. Football players, agents, scouts and clubs can apply on market posts according to the type of the post. Market posts are divided in:

Minguella Challenge

In September 2013 Fieldoo launched a challenge to provide their users a chance to sign a contract with a club from the Spanish league. In collaboration with a Spanish football agent Jose Maria Minguella that represented Messi, Maradona, Romario, Rivaldo and Guardiola, Fieldoo reviewed more than 5.000 applicants for the Minguella Challenge.[6] The two finalists went on a trial to Segunda division club Girona FC and the winner Jordi Pascual signed[7] a professional contract with the club.

Reception

The website was featured by many worldwide media outlets, such as France football,[8] Yahoo Eurosport,[9] The Huffington Post.[10] The Next Web described it as AngelList for soccer professionals,[11] while Goal.com called it a game-changing network for the soccer industry.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latvijas futbolisti izvēlas nākotni, izmantojot internetu. April 15, 2014. April 16, 2014. Sportacentrs. Sportacentrs.
  2. Web site: Fieldoo Goes Global: Bienvenido, Bienvenue, Willkommen, Bem-Vindo, Benvenuti. July 5, 2013. April 16, 2014. Fieldoo Magazine. Fieldoo.
  3. Web site: Fieldoo is public, start showing your potential! . August 28, 2012 . April 17, 2014 . Fieldoo Magazine. Fieldoo.
  4. Web site: Premium Account for Players: More Views, More Messages … More Opportunities!/ . August 28, 2012 . February 10, 2014 . Fieldoo Magazine. Fieldoo.
  5. Web site: Fieldoo launches agent platform – a unique football marketplace!. February 5, 2013 . April 17, 2014 . Fieldoo Magazine. Fieldoo.
  6. Web site: Agent who discovered Messi searching for new talent. September 14, 2013. April 16, 2014. Goal Malaysia. Goal.com.
  7. Web site: Jugar en España gracias a Internet. February 10, 2014. April 16, 2014. ESPN Deportes. ESPN.
  8. Web site: Pascual : "Une grande chance". January 13, 2014. April 16, 2014. France Football. France Football.
  9. Web site: Football catches up with the digital age. February 26, 2013. April 17, 2014. Yahoo! Eurosport. Yahoo Eurosport UK.
  10. Web site: Fieldoo Scores Big in Social Media for Sports. Klepic . Jure . April 25, 2013 . April 17, 2013 . The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, Inc..
  11. Web site: Fieldoo launches online sports network to become the AngelList for football pros. September 12, 2012. April 17, 2014. TNW. The Next Web.
  12. Web site: Fieldoo, game-changing network for soccer players and agents. March 27, 2013. April 16, 2014. Goal USA. Goal.com.

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