Playermaker is the world’s only foot-worn data tracking device that allows coaches to gather real-time data from each individual player using the devices sensor strapped to their boot.
Playermaker is a sports technology company that was founded in 2017 by Guy Aharon & Yuval Odem who formerly served in the Israeli Defensive Forces.
Playermaker offers sports technology products that are designed to provide valuable data and insights to players, coaches, and teams.
It enables users of all skill levels to measure to seamlessly access a range of data points that can pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of their game.
Teams in particular can gain a deeper insight into the development of their players using the in-depth statistics that the Playermaker provides.
The company has partnered with hundreds of elite clubs and federations worldwide including a partnership with current Premier League champions Manchester City.
Playermaker is FIFA approved and is the first athlete performance monitoring system to successfully complete the challenge set by the FIFA Innovation Program, gaining the EPTS FIFA Quality certificate.
About CityPlay
Using their partnership with Manchester City, Playermaker also released ‘CityPlay’ that combines Playermaker technology with Manchester City’s Player development methodology.
The app is designed to help your child develop and involves many interesting features that can keep parents or coaches on top of their performances like never before.
Measuring over 25 metrics, CityPlay provides the most relevant data for creating training programs, benchmarking performance and tracking progress. With the metrics that matter you can set goals, measure progress, analyse performance and improve easier and faster.
There is also an option to watch personalised in-app videos from Manchester City coaches and experts to help accelerate your child’s progress.
How it works:
6-Axis Motion Smart Sensors
Built with a gyroscope and accelerometer that samples movement events at 1000 times/sec, which allows the measurement of every micro-movement, including impact with the ground, with the ball and the rotation of each foot.
Strong but seamless straps
Two waterproof sensors (L+R) located inside the durable silicone straps, suitable for all playing conditions. The straps comes in 2 sizes (M / L), to fit kids adults, women and men alike.
Training Highlights
Tracks 15+ football specific metrics including touches, total distance, kicking power, sprint distance and intense turns.
This helps users examine their training performance using the different metrics to help them improve for matchday.
Match Skill Scores with others worldwide
There are three Match Score Factors: Age, Gender and Position.
Scores range from 40-99 for each skill. A score of 99 indicates your performance placed in the top 5% of your segment, while a score of 40 indicates the same, but for the bottom 5%.
This allows players to compare their statistics and scores in each metric with others in the same category to suggest where the player needs the most improvement.
Proprietary Rating System
An objective skills rating system, that covers both physical and technical abilities, obtained during
real world scenarios of match play.
1. Objective, AI-based measurements of both physical and technical skills
2. During in-game situations, without interference
3. Developed using global age and gender benchmarks
Other Features
- Requires no infrastructure, Wi-Fi or GPS signal to collect data
- Bluetooth operated Device to sync the data
- Track your progress over time using trends of past stats that have been recorded
Sky is the limit for Playermaker’s device, and the technology can certainly be adapted in other sports, however the company is currently focusing on maintaining its excellent growth in football.
As the company has expanded in the football industry, it is providing the world stage with incredible innovation that can help clubs of all levels with talent identification, analysis and tactical insights.
The company is yet to partner with an A-League club and there is a huge opportunity for a club in Australia to enhance their data tracking and analysis systems.
As the league starts to prioritise talent identification and player development over the influx of failed marquees, using this technology is a perfect way to improve in that aspect and delve deeper to potentially produce more talented Australian footballers.
