AI Soccer Recruitment and Digital Scouting | Sports CTO Talks
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"The Future of Soccer Recruitment: AI, Merit, and Digital Scouting."
🎙️ Episode Overview
In this episode of Sports CTO Talks, we sit down with Nihal Pradeep, CEO, Director & Co-Founder of Dartle, to discuss how artificial intelligence is redefining the future of soccer recruitment. From digital scouting platforms to data-driven player evaluation, Nihal shares how technology is helping clubs and academies identify talent based on merit rather than geography, networks, or traditional scouting limitations.
The conversation explores the growing role of AI in talent discovery, the importance of objective performance analysis, and why the next generation of football recruitment will rely on smarter, faster, and more transparent decision-making. Nihal also shares his perspective on the opportunities and challenges of building technology for the global football ecosystem.
Whether you're involved in football, SportsTech, coaching, scouting, or simply curious about the future of athlete development, this episode offers valuable insights into where the industry is headed.
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