# Social Media Sports Apps The Tonsser App Hopes to Function as a Linkedin for Young Soccer Players By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonsser-app References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90283638/tonsser-the-linkedin-for-soccer-just-got-6-2m-to-find-the-next-big-star?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [tonsser](https://tonsser.com/) LinkedIn has proved to be a powerful tool for professionals looking to advance their careers and now the Tonsser app is hoping to do the same but for soccer players. Developed by a team of Copenhagen-based creators, the Tonsser app is geared towards [youth soccer players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamechanger-film-room) to help build their [online profiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/front-pack), show off their skills, track stats, and potentially connect them with bigger clubs and talent scouts across Europe. The Tonsser app also includes a range of contests and trials that challenges young players to strut their scissor kicks and rainbows. This contest increases engagement with the platform, but also gives users a chance to try and impress Europe's biggest [soccer academies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerverse-boasts). The app is currently available in Spain, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and France, where 86% of French youth teams from ages 15-19 are registered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Youth Sports Networking:** Tonsser app aims to create a networking platform for young soccer players to connect with bigger clubs and talent scouts. - **Online Sports Profiles:** The Tonsser app allows youth soccer players to build online profiles to showcase their skills and track stats. - **Engagement-based Sports Contests:** Tonsser app features contests and trials to increase user engagement and provide opportunities to impress soccer academies. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Networking:** The Tonsser app disrupts the traditional sports networking industry by providing a digital platform specifically for young soccer players. - **Sports Tech:** The Tonsser app is an example of disruptive innovation in the sports tech industry, revolutionizing the way youth soccer players showcase their skills and connect with opportunities. - **Youth Sports Development:** Tonsser app offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the youth sports development industry by providing a comprehensive platform for young players to track their progress and connect with potential opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Sports Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ea-sports-app.md) - [Streamlined Youth Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youth-sports-app.md) - [Streamlined Skilled Trades Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trades-app.md) - [Comprehensive Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outyplay.md) - [Connective Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acti.md) - [Gen Z Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stadium-live.md) - [Wearable Performance Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityplay.md) - [Connected Soccer Training Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voon-soccer.md) - [Football Prediction Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostrascore.md)