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GitFut
Your GitHub stats, turned into a World-Cup-style player card rated out of 99.
1.9k GitHub Stars494,261+ Cards RatedOpen SourceBuilt by 6 ContributorsGitHub × World Cup Theme
Opportunity score
25/100
A fun, low-effort viral tool with high user appeal but negligible direct revenue potential; best seen as a marketing asset or open-source portfolio project.
Founder verdict
NO
A brilliant viral side project but not a standalone business; its true value is as a lead generation magnet for developer-focused products.
What is GitFut?
GitFut is a viral developer entertainment tool that generates FIFA Ultimate Team-style player cards from public GitHub profiles. It maps commit activity, repositories, and other stats into footballing attributes (PAC, DRI, SHO, etc.) with an overall rating out of 99. The project is open source, gaining 1.9k GitHub stars and over 494k cards rated, indicating strong organic traction. However, there is no visible monetization, making it a classic side project rather than a SaaS business. Its value lies in its shareability and connection to developer culture and football fandom.
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