About us
Futnet was born from a simple observation: in youth football, talent is there, but it doesn't always emerge.
Our story
Futnet was born from a simple observation: talent is there in youth soccer, but it doesn’t always emerge. It often doesn’t reach the right people at the right time.
We see it every weekend, on the fields in the suburbs and the countryside, in the sports centers of big cities and small towns alike. Thousands of kids training, playing, putting in effort, sacrifice, years of hard work. And almost always, no one is actually watching them.
We built Futnet to intervene precisely there: a space where what happens on the pitch can be seen, analyzed, and brought to the attention of clubs. A platform that combines professional evaluation and real visibility, making the process more direct and clearer.
There’s a clear idea behind Futnet: to offer young players a serious tool, based on technical criteria and the expert guidance of experienced scouts. And to offer it to anyone who plays, because talent doesn’t ask permission to be born in the right place.
At the same time, Futnet is also a space for clubs: an environment where they can observe new profiles, access structured evaluations, and identify players more effectively. Not an alternative to the football system, but a bridge that supports those who build it every day.
We know that behind every young footballer there’s almost always someone else—a parent, a coach, a family—who wonders if anyone is really watching. Futnet was created to give all of them a concrete answer. The journey remains personal, but it can start with more equal conditions, where what you do on the pitch is seen and recognized for what it’s worth.
The clubs we work with
Every boy who starts playing soccer has a specific image in his mind. The stadiums, the jerseys, the professional clubs. A goal that emerges early and accompanies every training session, every match.
On the other side of the platform are those very clubs. Serie A, B, and C clubs work every day to identify new talent, evaluate them, and integrate them into their development programs.
This gap is often difficult to bridge. It’s not enough to play well, you need to be seen at the right time and in the right context.
This is also why Futnet was created: to make your game available to clubs, creating a direct link between the pitch and the scouts.
A concrete opportunity to enter a real context, where talent can be recognized for what it is worth.
Our
evaluators
Walter Zenga
A key goalkeeper for Inter Milan and the Italian national team, he won a Scudetto, an Italian Super Cup, and two UEFA Cups. His international career spanned Europe, the United States, and the Middle East.
Cristian Brocchi
A former midfielder for AC Milan, Lazio, and Fiorentina, he was part of one of the most successful eras in Italian and European football. As a coach, he led teams such as AC Milan and Monza.
Walter Sabatini
One of the most recognized managers in Italian and European football, he has worked at clubs such as Roma, Lazio, Inter, and Bologna. Throughout his career, he has identified and brought players such as Pastore, Marquinhos, and Alisson to Italy.
Dario Marcolin
A former midfielder with extensive experience in Serie A, he played for top clubs such as Lazio, Napoli, and Sampdoria. After retiring, he embarked on a career as a coach and pundit.
Giorgio Perinetti
A manager with extensive experience in Italian football, he helped identify players like Fabio Cannavaro, Giuseppe Giannini, and Paulo Dybala, overseeing their early development.
Our story
Behind every evaluation is a team of scouts who, in their work, observe, analyze, and select players every day. These people are accustomed to reading the game, recognizing value, and making decisions based on real profiles, within professional contexts.
Within Futnet, this work follows a structured method and is overseen by a group of internationally renowned experts. A system built to ensure consistency, solidity, and quality in player analysis.
Every evaluation stems from this process: a competent, field-trained perspective that provides a well-founded and usable judgment over time.
Our
partner
Assicurazioni Generali
A global leader in the insurance industry that promotes the values of well-being and determination through ongoing support of major international sporting events and organizations.
LUISS Business School
A prestigious international university of excellence in the social sciences, combining academic rigor and an elite network to develop the future of global leaders.
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma
A hub of excellence that integrates teaching, research, and advanced clinical care, placing technological innovation and biomedical engineering at the service of the person’s absolute centrality.
Our values
Merit at the center
In football, too often, opportunities follow unpredictable paths. Futnet was created to bring back what really matters: what you demonstrate on the pitch.
Professional method
The evaluations follow clear technical criteria and a structured methodology. Each analysis is based on defined parameters and a rigorous approach, offering an in-depth and reliable assessment of the player.
Giving visibility to talent
Talent exists, but it’s not always seen. Making the game accessible to those who seek it is the first step to turning it into opportunity.
Real expertise
Evaluations are only valid if performed by those who know football intimately. That’s why they’re entrusted to professionals with real experience.
Direct access
Reducing the distance between players and clubs means creating clearer conditions. Fewer handoffs, more direct contact with those who can observe and make decisions.
Transparency
An evaluation is only valuable if it’s thoroughly clear. That’s why reports tell you what you see on the field—strengths, areas for growth, actual level of play—and don’t promise what no one can guarantee.