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First AI Athlete Academy

AI that decodes every athlete. Reveal the football position they're built for.

PlayerDNA Labs is built in alignment with the global direction of football technology — inspired by FIFA's official focus on football innovation and injury-prevention programmes, University of Oxford research on on-field monitoring for team-sport athletes, Harvard's work in sports science and athlete health, and the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference's leadership in sports analytics.

Independent product — not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by FIFA, the University of Oxford, Harvard University, or MIT.

Aligned with leading sports-science practices — every score maps to a validated protocol

30 m SprintEUROFIT · youth norms Illinois AgilityGetchell; Davis et al. Vertical Jump (CMJ)Sargent · CMJ norms 20 m MSFT · Yo-Yo → VO₂maxLéger; Bangsbo; ACSM Handgrip DynamometryACSM tables 2D Video Kinematicsjoint angles Postural Screen + FPIRedmond Reaction-Time & ScanningDeary norms ISAK + WHO/CDC BMI-for-ageanthropometry FMS + Y-BalanceCook ≤ 14 Hop-Test LSI ≥ 90%Barber-Westin / Noyes Bosco Indexsprint / endurance ratio LTAD PathwayBalyi; FIFA 16-Dimension Fit ModelPlayerDNA
Where AI & Sports meet

The first fully-comprehensive athlete reporting, powered by AI.

3D TRACKING · SPRINT
91% Right Winger
16keypoints
3Dskeleton
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One video in · a full athlete intelligence report out

Video Tracking Pose Estimation Speed Profiling Jump & Power Stamina Index Agility Testing Injury Risk Position Intelligence Youth Development Return-to-Play Video Tracking Pose Estimation Speed Profiling Jump & Power Stamina Index Agility Testing Injury Risk Position Intelligence Youth Development Return-to-Play
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Metrics per athlete
The Playbook

The book that reads your game

A two-minute flip-through that shows any athlete where they'll thrive, what to train next, and how to get seen. Open it — and start seeing your game differently.

Press the book to flip through it.

One platform, three modes

Start with a camera. Scale to the lab.

The same athlete profile grows with you — camera AI estimates, hardware confirms. From a phone on the touchline to a full performance lab.

Mode 01Estimation

Camera-Only · AI Estimated

Schools · parents · early scouting · low-cost academies

Movement, speed, jump, agility, posture & best-position — estimated from any phone, with no hardware required.

  • Any smartphone camera
  • AI movement & pose estimates
  • Best-position & youth pathway
Mode 02Camera + sensors

Hybrid Performance

Academies & growing clubs

Camera AI plus HR strap, GPS, timing gates & body-composition scale — measured load, distance and physiology alongside the estimates.

  • HR · GPS · timing gates
  • Measured load & distance
  • Squad comparison & trends
Core capabilities

Eight engines that read the game

Every athlete passes through the full pipeline — from raw footage to a defensible position recommendation and a downloadable report.

Hover or tap a card to flip it.

01

Video Movement Analysis

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Video Movement Analysis

Track the player frame-by-frame, then turn pixels into real-world metres.

  • Speed, acceleration & distance
  • Sprint count & direction
  • Heatmap & intensity zones
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Body & Pose Analysis

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Body & Pose Analysis

Keypoints reveal posture, joint angles, balance & fatigue as the clip runs.

  • Jump height & joint angles
  • Landing balance & symmetry
  • Early-vs-late fatigue
03

Athlete Input Profile

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Athlete Input Profile

The context numbers can't see — captured straight from the athlete.

  • Physical & medical background
  • Technical self-ratings
  • Preferred foot & position
04

Position Engine

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Position Recommendation

All eight positions scored — your top three, with transparent reasons.

  • Top-3 positions with % fit
  • Why you fit — and what limits you
  • Training to raise the fit
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Performance Dashboard

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Performance Dashboard

Every score in one clean, glanceable view.

  • Score cards & performance radar
  • Movement heatmap & trends
  • Injury-risk map at a glance
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Professional Report

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Professional Report

A coach-ready PDF, generated in minutes.

  • Physical & biomechanics findings
  • Injury-risk & structural notes
  • Speed, stamina & technical plans
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Injury-Risk & Biomechanics

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Injury-Risk & Biomechanics

Spot injury risk & energy leaks before they cost you games.

  • ACL, hamstring & ankle risk
  • Movement asymmetry & posture
  • Energy-leak detection
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Cognitive & Tactical

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Cognitive & Tactical

The mental side — the awareness that picks your position.

  • Decision speed & scanning
  • Anticipation & positioning
  • Pressure response & focus
Value to your team

What your club actually gains

One AI platform that protects players, cuts cost and accelerates development — measurable value from day one.

FEWER INJURIES

Fewer injuries

Injury-risk screening flags asymmetry, fatigue & overload early — protecting player availability and match-days.

ONE PLATFORM

Lower cost

Replace 3–4 separate systems — video, GPS, lab testing & scouting — with one athlete profile. Less spend, one source of truth.

5× FASTER

Boost performance

Every session becomes measured feedback, so players and coaches see what to improve and progress far faster than manual review.

BETTER CALLS

Smarter decisions

Objective position-fit & development pathways behind every selection, recruitment and LTAD decision.

WHOLE SQUAD

Scale to every player

One objective profile for everyone — first team to U9s — so no talent is overlooked and standards stay consistent.

PROVE ROI

Show measurable value

Track progress over time and prove impact to boards, parents and sponsors with clear, exportable data.

Position intelligence

Recommendations that hold up to scrutiny

The engine weighs sixteen dimensions — speed, acceleration, agility, stamina, strength, jump power, reaction, balance, body control, technical and tactical ability, cognition, injury risk, biomechanics quality, muscle-fiber profile and age-development stage — so no single number decides a player's future.

A fast player with weak stamina may be recommended as a winger, with a warning that match endurance must improve. Every recommendation carries its reasoning.

Goalkeeper Center Back Full Back Defensive Mid Central Mid Attacking Mid Winger Striker
Recommendation

Top position fit

8 positions scored
01 Right Winger 91%
02 Attacking Mid 84%
03 Full Back 78%
Players training on a floodlit pitch at dusk
Built for the touchline

From academy trials to first-team screening

One upload turns a phone clip into a measured, comparable athlete profile — so coaches, scouts and sports scientists make position calls on evidence, not gut feel.

Aligned with the standards & tools elite football trusts

FIFA 11+ injury-prevention protocol
GPS & GNSS load & distance
Optical tracking camera & video
Pose estimation MediaPipe · BlazePose
FMS · Y-Balance movement screening
Yo-Yo IR · VO₂max endurance tests
Force plates jump & power
CSV · JSON · PDF open data export
The full platform

Nineteen advanced modules, three intelligence pillars

Beyond the eight core engines, PlayerDNA Labs is a complete athlete-screening, injury-risk, youth-development and position-intelligence platform.

Physical performance

Body composition, sprint & acceleration profiling, agility, jump & power, stamina & endurance, and muscle-fiber estimation.

Anthropometrics 10/20/30m sprint VO₂ Max RSI Yo-Yo test

Movement & health

Functional movement & injury-risk screening, biomechanical movement analysis, foot & gait analysis, and return-to-play readiness.

FMS / Y-Balance ACL & hamstring risk Gait & pronation Hop tests

Intelligence & development

Cognitive & neuro performance, children & youth development mode, the upgraded multi-dimensional recommendation, and the pro athlete report.

Reaction & vision Youth stages 6–16 Muscle-fiber type PDF report
Module 01

Player Core Profile

A complete identity and background record for each athlete — the single source of truth that every other module reads from, including a youth pathway with parent/guardian details for children.

Full name · ageHeight · weightPosition · preferred footYears of experienceClub / academyGuardian contactTraining years & weekly sessionsPrevious sportsCompetitionsPrevious injuries · surgeriesChronic disease · allergiesMedicationsReturn date after injury
Module 02

Anthropometric Assessment

Body-measurement inputs and derived calculations, classified against expected levels. For footballers, a lean profile, balanced muscle development and suitable body structure are linked to position suitability.

Height · weight · BMIBody-fat %Muscle massBone density*Body water %*L/R muscle imbalance*
Classifies as
Below expectedNormalAthleticNeeds developmentRisk indicator
Module 03

Speed & Acceleration Profiling

Structured sprint testing converted into a full speed profile. Wingers and full-backs demand high speed and acceleration; strikers need explosive starts; center-backs need acceptable speed with strong deceleration; midfielders need repeatable sprints.

10m / 20m / 30m sprintReaction timeMax sprint speedAcceleration · decelerationChange-of-direction speed
Produces
Acceleration scoreMax-speed scoreExplosive-start scoreRepeated-sprint abilitySpeed-fatigue drop
Module 04

Agility & Reactive Ability

Tests directional speed, control and reaction. Wingers need high agility and change-of-direction; attacking mids need agility plus decision speed; defensive mids need reaction and positioning; full-backs need agility plus stamina.

Illinois Agility TestChange-of-direction speedBody control & balanceVisual & decision reactionNeuromuscular response
Produces
Agility scoreReactive-ability scoreBody-control scoreTactical-movement readiness
Module 05

Jump & Power Profiling

Vertical and broad jump testing with takeoff and landing mechanics. Goalkeepers need jump and reaction; center-backs need aerial power; strikers benefit from vertical explosiveness; wingers need repeated lower-body power.

Vertical jumpBroad jumpJump heightGround-contact timeReactive Strength IndexLanding balance
Analyses
Power generationTakeoff mechanicsLanding stabilityMuscle explosivenessNeuromuscular fatigue
Module 06

Stamina & Endurance

Aerobic and anaerobic testing with recovery profiling. Central mids need very high stamina; defensive mids need endurance and recovery; full-backs need repeated sprint plus endurance; wingers need sprint endurance; strikers need explosive bursts with moderate endurance.

VO₂ MaxYo-Yo IR TestBeep testHeart-rate recoveryRepeated runningAerobic / anaerobic capacity
Produces
Aerobic-capacity scoreAnaerobic-capacity scoreRecovery scoreFatigue-resistance scoreMatch-endurance score
Module 07

Muscle-Fiber Type Estimation

An AI-estimated fiber profile from sprint, jump, strength, endurance and recovery patterns — translated directly into the positions each athlete type tends to suit.

Player types → positions
Speed → winger · striker · full-backPower → center-back · striker · goalkeeperEndurance → central / defensive mid · full-backHybrid → box-to-box · modern full-back · attacking mid
Module 08

Functional Movement & Injury Risk

Screening that combines movement tests, posture and history into sport-performance risk indicators — explicitly not a medical diagnosis. Each risk is graded and routed to professional review when elevated.

Functional Movement ScreenY-Balance TestRunning & landing analysisKnee valgus / varusPelvic tiltPosture & flat footMuscle imbalanceMovement asymmetry
Risk indicators · Low / Moderate / High / Critical
HamstringACLAnkleLower backOvertrainingMuscle fatigue
Module 09

Biomechanical Movement Analysis

Pose estimation and video are combined to assess movement efficiency and find energy leaks — the technical quality behind every physical score.

Running mechanicsHip · knee · foot anglesShoulder balance · spine rotationJump & landing mechanicsForce distributionEnergy leakage
Produces
Biomechanics scoreMovement-quality scoreEfficiency scoreAsymmetry scoreCorrection-priority list
Module 10

Foot & Gait Analysis

Foot and gait observations feed both injury prediction and running efficiency, and generate practical shoe and movement-correction notes.

Foot-pressure distribution*Landing patternPronation / supinationFlat foot · foot balanceGait stabilityRunning stride pattern
Improves
Injury-risk predictionRunning-efficiency scoreShoe recommendation notesMovement-correction plan
Module 13

Return-to-Play Assessment

For injured athletes, a readiness assessment that combines recovery markers and hop tests into a single, conservative recommendation — always paired with professional sign-off.

Strength · balance · speed recoveryNeuromuscular readinessMovement qualityHop test resultsForce symmetry*Sprint readinessReinjury risk
Produces
Readiness scoreNot ready → Ready with monitoring → ReadyRecommended next steps
Module 11

Cognitive & Neuro Performance

The mental side of the game. Goalkeepers need reaction and focus; midfielders need vision, scanning and decision speed; defenders need anticipation and concentration; attackers need reaction, creativity and fast decisions.

Decision speedConcentrationPeripheral visionReaction timeMotor perceptionTactical awarenessPressure responseVisual scanning
Module 12

Children & Youth Development

When an athlete is aged 6–16, youth mode activates and adult-style judgment is switched off in favour of healthy development, confidence and coordination. Each stage has its own focus and a parent-friendly summary.

Development stages
6–8 · balance · coordination · fun9–12 · skills · speed · neuromuscular13–16 · strength · endurance · tactics
Generates
Age-appropriate assessmentDevelopment prioritiesParent-friendly summarySafety notesLong-term development plan
Module 15

Position Recommendation — Upgraded

The final recommendation never depends on one metric. It fuses sixteen dimensions so that, for example, a fast but low-stamina player is recommended as a winger with an endurance warning, while a powerful, defensively-strong, high-jumping player is steered toward center-back.

Scoring dimensions
SpeedAccelerationAgilityStaminaStrengthJump powerReactionBalanceBody controlTechnicalTacticalCognitiveInjury riskBiomechanicsMuscle-fiber typeAge-development stage
Module 16

Dashboard — Upgraded

The dashboard expands to surface every advanced module, with youth and return-to-play views appearing automatically when relevant.

Body compositionSpeed · jump · stamina profilesAgility profileBiomechanicsInjury-risk mapYouth viewReturn-to-play viewRadar · heatmap · PDF

Jump to the live dashboard preview →

Module 14

Professional Athlete Report

The report grows into a full athlete document spanning seven sections — from physical performance scores to a structured, multi-discipline training plan.

Report sections
A · Athlete informationB · Physical performance scoresC · Biomechanics findingsD · Injury-risk assessmentE · Structural findingsF · Position recommendationG · Training development plan
Module 17

Data Model

Every assessment is persisted in a clean relational / JSON schema, so profiles, tests and reports are queryable, comparable over time and ready for export.

Tables / structures
player_profilemedical_historyanthropometricsspeed_testsagility_testsjump_testsendurance_testsstrength_testsbiomechanics_resultsposture_resultsinjury_riskcognitive_resultsposition_scorestraining_recommendationsreports

* Fields marked with an asterisk depend on external hardware (bioimpedance scales, force plates, pressure mats) and are populated when that data is supplied.

Sample output

A complete athlete dashboard

Open the full sample report PlayerDNA Labs produces from a single scan — score cards, performance radar, movement heatmap, best-fit positions, injury risk and a development plan.

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Adrián Rivera

Scan #2048· Age 18 · U-19· Right-footed· Forward· Northside FC Academy
Who it's for

Built for everyone in the game

From a parent with a phone to a national team's performance lab — the same platform meets each of them where they are.

Families & young players

Your child doesn't need a pro contract to be seen like a pro. One phone clip becomes an honest, AI-measured profile — strengths, best position and a development pathway.

Academies & clubs

Screen every trialist on evidence, not gut feel. Standardize assessment across every age group on one platform — and know exactly where to invest hardware.

Elite clubs & national teams

Unify camera, wearable and lab data into one validated athlete model — with API, export and the audit trail your sports-science and medical teams require.

AcademiesSchoolsParentsCoachesClubsScoutsSports-medicine centersHigh-performance centers
Why PlayerDNA

Most platforms start at the elite. We start on any phone.

The same athlete intelligence — and the same profile — all the way from grassroots to the lab.

PlayerDNAGPS / wearable platformsLab / force-plate systems
Works with zero hardware
Camera-first movement AI
Best-position recommendation
Youth development pathway
Scales to force-plate, VO₂ & lactate
One profile, grassroots → elite

✓ full · ○ partial · — not offered. Comparison of platform categories, not specific vendors. Camera AI provides estimation; hardware tiers add ground-truth measurement.

Packages

From grassroots to elite — one upgrade path

Start free with camera AI, then add hardware as you grow. Every tier shares the same athlete profile and platform.

Camera AI Starter
$200per user · 1 year

Schools · parents · early scouting

  • Camera-only AI estimates
  • Best-position recommendation
  • Youth development pathway
  • Shareable athlete report
Book a demo & receive a quote
Elite Ground-Truth
Enterprisefull lab

Elite clubs · national teams

  • Everything in Hybrid
  • Force plates · VO₂ · lactate · ECG
  • Injury screening & ground-truth
  • API, export & dedicated support
Talk to sales

Camera AI provides movement estimation; hardware tiers add ground-truth physical & physiological measurement.

Careers · Certification

Get certified on PlayerDNA. Earn from day one.

Train across three levels, join our certified talent network, and we'll connect you with clubs and academies that need PlayerDNA assessments — so you can start earning from your first engagement.

3 certification levels 100% online to start Day 1 earning potential
FAQ

Questions, answered

Do I need any hardware to start?

No. Camera-Only mode runs on any smartphone — movement, speed, jump, agility, posture and best-position estimates with zero hardware. Sensors and lab equipment are optional and added in the Hybrid and Elite tiers as you grow.

Is camera AI as accurate as force plates and lab testing?

They do different jobs. Camera AI provides movement estimation from video; professional hardware provides ground-truth physical and physiological measurement. PlayerDNA combines both on one profile — estimates first, hardware confirms — so you start fast and validate when it matters.

Is this a medical or diagnostic tool?

No. PlayerDNA provides sport-performance analysis, position-suitability estimation and training guidance. Injury-risk outputs are indicators that prompt professional review — never a medical diagnosis. For pain, abnormal movement or return-to-play decisions, consult a qualified physician, physiotherapist or coach.

What ages does it support?

From grassroots youth to professionals. For players aged 6–16 a dedicated youth mode switches off adult-style judgment in favour of healthy development, coordination and a long-term pathway, with a parent-friendly summary.

Can I export the data and connect my own systems?

Yes. Reports export to PDF, and data exports to CSV/JSON. The Elite Ground-Truth tier adds API access so you can feed the validated athlete profile into your existing performance, medical and recruitment systems.

How is player and athlete data protected?

Athlete data is stored securely and used only to produce that player's profile and reports. Youth profiles require guardian consent, and you control who in your organization can access each athlete. Connect your own backend to keep data fully under your governance.

Still have a question? Book a 10-minute demo and we'll walk you through it.

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Find every player's best position

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Frequently asked questions

How the first AI sports academy works, and how AI football position analysis turns one video into a full athlete profile.

What is PlayerDNA Labs?

PlayerDNA Labs is the first AI sports academy. It turns a single training or match video into a complete athlete profile, measuring speed, power, stamina, agility, biomechanics and injury risk across 16 dimensions, then identifies the football positions a player is naturally built for.

How does AI football position analysis work?

PlayerDNA's AI tracks an athlete's movement, sprint mechanics and body metrics from ordinary video, scores them against validated sports-science standards, and maps the results to the physical demands of each football position — producing a data-backed recommendation of the roles where a player is most likely to excel.

What do I need to get an athlete profile?

You only need one training or match video. PlayerDNA Labs analyses the footage and returns a full 16-dimension report covering speed and power, agility and endurance, strength and movement, readiness, and body and mind — with no wearables or lab equipment required.

Who is PlayerDNA Labs for?

PlayerDNA Labs is built for players who want to understand their potential, coaches and academies running talent identification, and scouts who need objective, comparable athlete data. It supports AI player development, recruitment and injury-risk awareness.

Why is PlayerDNA called the first AI sports academy?

PlayerDNA Labs combines automated, video-based athlete assessment with player development and certification in a single AI platform, rather than offering analytics or coaching in isolation — which is why it positions itself as the first AI sports academy.

How accurate are PlayerDNA's measurements?

Every PlayerDNA score maps to a validated testing protocol — EUROFIT sprint norms, Illinois Agility, CMJ vertical-jump norms, Yo-Yo/MSFT VO2max and ACSM strength tables — so results are calibrated to real standards and comparable between athletes.