What are Soccer Agent Services?

Soccer Agent Services are soccer-related services performed for or on behalf of a Client, including any negotiation, communication relating to such negotiation or prior to such negotiation, or other related activity, with the purpose, objective and/or intention of concluding a Transaction.

Alexy Valory

Alexy Valory

Published: 02/07/2024. Last updated: 23/07/2024.

Football Agent Services are football-related services performed for or on behalf of a Client, including any negotiation, communication relating to such negotiation or prior to such negotiation, or other related activity, with the purpose, objective and/or intention of concluding a Transaction.

In effect, this means any action to facilitate or effect:

  • the employment, registration or deregistration of a player with a club or a Single‑Entity League;
  • the employment of a coach with a club, Single-Entity League or a member association;
  • the transfer of the registration of a player from one club to another; and/or
  • the creation, termination or variation of an Individual’s terms of employment.


Examples (non-exhaustive list):

  • Providing advice on, and assistance with, the negotiation and conclusion of transfer and employment contracts (e.g. remuneration, release clauses, payment structures, bonuses, benefits)
  • Finding a job placement for a player/coach
  • Facilitating transfers of players between clubs
  • Facilitating the movement of coaches between clubs and/or member associations
  • Acting as an intermediary to maintain a good relationship between a club and a player/coach
  • Acting as an intermediary between clubs in relation to a Transaction
  • Organising and facilitating a trial
  • Performing any communication relating to a transfer/employment of a player/coach
  • Representing Clients at meetings
  • Introducing players/coaches to clubs/member associations/Single‑Entity Leagues (or vice versa) with a view to a Transaction
  • Discussing the terms of possible deals with Clients
  • Facilitating a Transaction by discussing the availability of a player/coach with a club
  • Making arrangements for clubs to meet with players/coaches or other clubs

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