‘You make people a bit happier’: the football app building friendships in London
Summary
Footy Addicts is an app that helps people in London find and join local amateur football games, especially when players drop out at the last minute. The app has brought together over 323,000 players across the UK, helping people make new friends, get exercise, and enjoy football without big commitments or costs.Key Facts
- Footy Addicts was created to solve the problem of players dropping out late from amateur football games.
- The app allows strangers to quickly join matches and keep games balanced and fun.
- It was started in 2013 by Konstantinos Gkortsilas, who wanted to build a football community after moving to the UK from Greece.
- More than 323,000 players are registered on Footy Addicts across the UK.
- The app supports people who feel shy or new to a city by making it easier to join friendly games.
- It helps reduce loneliness, especially among young men, by encouraging social play.
- Footy Addicts also provides more opportunities for women to play football regularly.
- Users say the app improves their wellbeing by offering exercise and social time, even in bad weather.
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