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Mobile Marketplace

Footbud

Solved local match liquidity around players and bookings

Marketplace for amateur football that helps solo players and small groups organize local matches.

Role: Co-founder and product architect

Mobile appMatchmakingBookingsMarketplace logic

Problem

Amateur football players struggle to find enough people, available pitches, and reliable coordination for local matches.

Solution

Architected social matchmaking and booking flows that connect solo players, small groups, and available games.

Outcome

A product concept and build focused on reducing friction in a highly local, habit-driven marketplace.

Product notes

Technical and market highlights

  • Designed the liquidity logic around open spots, groups, and recurring play.
  • Connected social intent with concrete booking workflows.
  • Balanced marketplace density with a simple mobile-first experience.