# Soccer-Focused Wearables The Playr Wearable Reflects the Strength & Performance the Device Offers By Justin Lam | Published 2018-06-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playr-wearable References: [wallpaper](https://www.wallpaper.com/lifestyle/benjamin-hubert-smart-wearable-technology-for-aspiring-football-players) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/22/benjamin-hubert-wearable-device-football-performance-design/) The Playr [wearable device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allai-wearable1) may appear fairly simple but the gadget helps track the performance of aspiring and professional soccer players. Designed by Benjamin Hubert's studio Layer, the Playr wearable was created in collaboration with sports analytics and tech company [Catapult](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-monitoring-system) to be the ultimate tool to improve a soccer player's game. Comprised of a Smartpod, a high-performance Smartvest and a SmartCoach app, the wearable brings together advanced GPS player tracking, along with [personalized sports analytics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padelio) to enhance performance. Designed for individual and team training, the Playr wearable offers up valuable data. The device itself is built with a "softly muscular" design meant to represent the performance and strength the wearable offers. LEDs embedded into the device inform users of GPS signal strength and the battery life in a way that is intuitive and easy to use. Image Credit: Layer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Sports](https://www.trendhunter.com/sports) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Player Tracking:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced player tracking technology to enhance individual and team training in various sports. - **Personalized Analytics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wearable devices with personalized sports analytics to optimize individual performance in different sporting disciplines. - **Interactive Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wearables with intuitive and interactive features that provide real-time feedback and enhance user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the sports technology industry by integrating advanced player tracking technology and personalized analytics into wearable devices. - **Athletic Performance Enhancement:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the athletic performance enhancement industry by leveraging wearable devices to provide accurate data and insights for athletes. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Drive innovation in the wearable technology industry by incorporating interactive design features that improve usability and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Recovery Health Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pal-wearable.md) - [Connected Weightlifter Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eigen-fitness-nodes.md) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md) - [Sport Performance Biometric Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinexon-sports.md) - [Next-Generation Athlete Monitoring Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athlete-monitoring-system.md) - [Connected Runner Breath Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-breath-analyzer.md) - [Wearable Health-Management Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isportwear.md) - [Athletic Sweat-Tracking Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrosense-ai-sweat-sensor.md) - [Padel Performance Analysis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/padelio.md)