TransferRoom brings together more than 800 clubs and 550 certified agencies on the only digital marketplace for professional soccer. Discover how licensed FIFA agents use Trusted Agent status, pitch features, and the platform's market intelligence to grow their business.
Last updated: 06/26/2026
The total commissions earned by soccer player agents in 2025 exceeded one billion dollars, according to FIFA's Football Agents Report. In this rapidly expanding market, FIFA agents can no longer rely on a contact list and a phone alone. Specialized tools have become essential for spotting opportunities ahead of the competition, building a network with clubs, and maximizing the visibility of their players.
TransferRoom has established itself as one of the leading platforms in professional soccer worldwide. Launched in the late 2010s, the tool brings together more than 800 clubs from 130 leagues and over 550 certified agencies. For a FIFA agent, understanding TransferRoom — and, more importantly, using it effectively — has become a genuine competitive advantage.
Let's take a closer look at what TransferRoom is, its key features for sports agents, and much more.
TransferRoom is a B2B digital tool dedicated to professional soccer player transfers. Founded in 2018 in London by Jonas Ankersen, the platform was designed to address one of the core problems in the transfer market: the lack of transparency and the inefficiency of communication between clubs and intermediaries.
TransferRoom's approach is to directly connect decision-makers within a verified and secure network. The platform facilitates discussions around player availability, club needs, and transfer terms for sporting directors, recruitment executives, and licensed agents.
TransferRoom today represents:
TransferRoom is a closed professional network, accessible exclusively to verified clubs and agencies. That exclusivity is precisely what gives the platform its value.
For a FIFA agent looking to join TransferRoom, the first step is obtaining Trusted Agent status (or Trusted Agency status for multi-agent firms). This status, introduced in 2021, is a prerequisite for accessing all of TransferRoom's features on the agent side.
A Trusted Agent is an agent or agency that has been verified and certified by TransferRoom. As part of the verification process, each player in the agency's portfolio must personally confirm on the platform that the agent is their authorized representative.
This mechanism guarantees the authenticity of declared mandates and eliminates situations where multiple agents simultaneously claim to represent the same player to clubs.
In practice, a Trusted Agent benefits from pitch exclusivity. Once a player is verified, no other agent can pitch that player to clubs through TransferRoom. This is a direct competitive advantage for player agencies that build a strong portfolio.
Access is granted upon request to TransferRoom, through a platform demonstration and a validation process. Several conditions apply to obtain the status:
TransferRoom's pricing is not publicly available and varies on a case-by-case basis. Access is offered through a customized quote, tailored to the size of the agency and the target markets.
Once Trusted Agent status is obtained, the agent gains access to a set of features oriented around two objectives:
| Feature | Description | Value for the FIFA agent |
|---|---|---|
| Pitch Players | Pitch a player to a targeted selection of clubs | Replace unsolicited emails with structured pitches |
| Club Requirements | View clubs' declared needs in real time | Identify opportunities before the competition |
| Market Intelligence | Data on transfer values, salary benchmarks, representation | Support negotiations with verified data |
| AgentFinder | Connection tool between agents and clubs | Expand your network and identify new opportunities |
| PlayerMarket | Database of players actively seeking a new agent (depending on plan) | Grow your portfolio by targeting available profiles |
| Women's Marketplace | Platform dedicated to women's soccer | Access opportunities in the rapidly growing women's market |
This is TransferRoom's core feature for agents. The process unfolds in several steps:
"Verified players get 5x more transfer interest on the platform compared to non-verified players" according to TransferRoom.
A figure that underscores the value of Trusted Agent status in the player marketing process.
Beyond its commercial features, TransferRoom has a dimension that licensed agents must clearly understand. TransferRoom is not an official FIFA tool — it does not replace either the TMS (Transfer Matching System) or FIFA's agent platform. Its role is different, and it is important not to confuse them.
The FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations), applicable since January 9, 2023, reformed the regulatory framework for the profession. Key requirements include transparency around representation mandates, the prohibition on simultaneously representing multiple parties in the same transaction without explicit agreement, and commission caps.
TransferRoom contributes to this transparency in several ways:
The Transfer Matching System (TMS) is the official and mandatory system through which all international transfers of professional players are processed.
TransferRoom does not replace FIFA's TMS. The TMS is required under the RSTP (Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players) for every international transfer involving a professional player.
In summary:
TransferRoom offers customized pricing and does not publish a public rate card.
Access to TransferRoom for agents is available upon request for a demonstration, after which a quote is provided based on several parameters:
While TransferRoom's pricing is not publicly disclosed, here are a few reference points:
For an individual agent or a small agency, it is advisable to assess the potential return on investment based on the size of the player portfolio and the expected activity during transfer windows.
Reported figures range from approximately €7,000 to €10,000 per year for a Ligue 2 club, up to CHF 19,000–22,000 in certain markets.
TransferRoom has established itself as a benchmark platform in the professional soccer transfer market.
For a FIFA agent, TransferRoom addresses a specific need that other tools on the market do not cover: direct, secure access to a global network of club decision-makers, with the ability to pitch players, identify team needs in real time, and grow a portfolio in a structured way.
Trusted Agent status represents a strong signal of professionalism in the market. This verification of representation mandates aligns with the transparency framework introduced by the FFAR in 2023.
TransferRoom is a commercial development and player marketing tool. It complements other tools available to player agents and helps structure their activity in a professional manner.
