We are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership between Gengee Sports and Chinese Super League powerhouse, Shandong Taishan FC, aimed at transforming the future of youth football. By deploying the advanced INSAIT KS player tracking system, this collaboration will introduce a new era of data-driven talent identification in China.
Shandong Taishan FC is one of the most decorated and respected clubs in Chinese football. As a multi-time Chinese Champion and an eight-time winner of the Chinese FA Cup, the club has a rich history of success and a reputation for excellence.
Beyond its trophy case, Shandong Taishan FC is widely recognized for operating one of the most influential and successful youth academies in Asia. Its commitment to youth development is legendary, having produced a steady stream of top-tier talent for both the club’s first team and the Chinese national team. This deep-rooted legacy in youth development makes them the ideal partner to pioneer a new, data-driven approach to scouting and training the next generation.
Combining Expert Scouting with Data-Driven Insights
For a top-tier club like Shandong Taishan, identifying elite talent from hundreds of young hopefuls is a monumental task. This is where the INSAIT KS system makes a difference. The technology provides accurate, objective performance data, offering valuable insights into a player’s technical and tactical abilities—metrics that traditional scouting methods can miss.
The INSAIT KS system is an all-in-one local positioning system (LPS) that uses advanced Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to deliver pinpoint positional accuracy. The system analyzes a wide range of key metrics, including:
- Physical Load: Metrics such as distance covered, speed zones, and sprints.
- Tactical and Event Stats with Player & Ball Tracking: Data on formations, heatmaps, pass completion rates, dribble speed, on-target shots, and ball possession. Our patented Smart Football features ultra-light UWB sensors for real-time ball tracking, providing unprecedented insight into tactical performances.
The first camp kicked off on August 20 in Jinan, bringing together more than 200 talented U8 and U10 players from 24 teams across Shandong Province. By combining this precise data with the seasoned evaluations of Shandong Taishan FC’s expert scouts, we are creating a more comprehensive and holistic approach to player selection. This synergy ensures that every decision is based on both expert observation and quantifiable performance metrics.
A Long-Term Commitment to a Complete Development Pathway
This partnership is more than a single event; it's the first step in a long-term commitment to nurturing the next generation of football stars. All player performance data will be securely recorded in Shandong Taishan FC's talent identification database, allowing for continuous monitoring and long-term development tracking. For promising young players, this creates a clear pathway to potential trials at the prestigious Shandong Taishan academy, paving their way to a professional career.
Mr. Su Maozhen, a legendary former striker for both the Chinese national team and Shandong Taishan FC and now the club's Deputy General Manager, stated the club's commitment to this vision. "We believe in using modern technology to identify the next generation of football stars from Shandong," he said. "This initiative is about building a complete development pathway—from initial selection to long-term tracking—to strengthen our first-team prospects for years to come.”
Building a Network of Elite Partnerships
This collaboration with Shandong Taishan FC is part of our broader strategy to empower leading football organizations in China with cutting-edge performance tracking technology. We are proud to have established similar partnerships with other prominent Chinese clubs and associations.
Our work with the Guangzhou Football Association (FA), for instance, focuses on bridging traditional scouting with future-forward tech. By deploying the INSAIT KS system, Guangzhou FA is now able to objectively evaluate young players at talent selection camps, quantifying attributes like sprint speed and pass accuracy to minimize human bias and ensure no potential star is overlooked. This partnership has also enabled them to create a centralized database, allowing for long-term player development tracking and proactive injury prevention through real-time load management.
These partnerships, including a strategic deal with Changchun Yatai FC, are a testament to our commitment to shaping the future of youth football development across China.
The Future of Youth Football is Here
We are honored to collaborate with a club as prestigious as Shandong Taishan FC on this crucial effort. This partnership sets a new standard for youth talent identification, showcasing how technology and expertise can work together to build a more systematic, objective, and effective development pathway. We look forward to seeing the bright future of these young athletes and the continued success of Shandong Taishan FC.