AI victor introduced by Marcelinho to Hertha
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CUJU: The Game Changer in Football Scouting
The Future of Talent Discovery is Here
Saturday marked the conclusion of a revolutionizing pilot project in Brazil, drawing to a close after an impressive year with over 80,000 participants. The exceptional aspect? Talent identification was carried out by none other than artificial intelligence, via the groundbreaking CUJU app.
Star Talents Off to Berlin
A night of excitement at the Barra stadium culminated with the announcement of the winners - Vitor Teixeira (16) and Marina Gil (14), who will embark on a two-week journey to Berlin, including a training stint in the German capital, thanks to Hertha BSC ambassador Marcelinho (50).
Teixeira, from FC Barra, and Gil, of Avai FC, are about to experience the dream of a European football career as they seize this unique opportunity to showcase their skills and talent. Gil, a promising striker, acknowledges the significance of this chance: "The saddled horse only comes once, and we must take the opportunity..."
How CUJU Makes a Difference
Since June 2024, CUJU has been available to football enthusiasts around the world (with Brazil as the initial launch market, to be expanded this year). Users upload videos of themselves performing specific football exercises through the free app, and AI evaluates their performance accurately and objectively. The top-ranked players later compete in a series of tournaments.
The grand finale, broadcast worldwide, saw participants evaluated not only by cameras but also by a jury, which included CUJU ambassadors, former Champions League winners Luiz Gustavo and Julio Cesar, and of course, the charismatic Marcelinho.
Marcelinho's Eyes Shine Bright for CUJU's Potential
Marcelinho, Hertha's all-time favorite as voted by fans in 2022, expresses nothing but high praise for the app and its transformative impact on the world of football:
"The final tournament was a smashing success. I have complete faith in how CUJU is revolutionizing football."
Marcelinho further explains that the app leveled the playing field, ensuring that talent is recognized without the need for connections or being in the right place at the right time. He expresses his belief that the future of football lies in the strategic blend of talent and technology.
Will these AI-discovered players make their mark in the professional football world?
Marcelinho is confident, asserting that the very fact these talented athletes were discovered via performance on the CUJU app showcases the immense potential of the technology. The app's innovative approach to movement analysis, technique evaluation, and speed measurement promises to streamline talent development while assisting coaches in their training efforts.
The Dawn of a New Era for Teixeira and Gil Begins at Hertha BSC!
- Artificial intelligence, through the CUJU app, has made a significant difference in the world of football by revolutionizing talent discovery, as demonstrated by the conclusion of a successful pilot project in Brazil with over 80,000 participants.
- The champions of this project, Vitor Teixeira and Marina Gil, are about to embark on a journey to Berlin, where they will train under the guidance of Hertha BSC ambassador Marcelinho, marking a potential shift in the future of European football careers, aided by the synergy of talent and artificial-intelligence.
- As an ambassador of CUJU and a former Champions League winner, Luiz Gustavo believes that technology, particularly AI, will play a pivotal role in the future of professional football, with the potential to bypass conventional methods of talent identification and level the playing field for all aspiring footballers.
