TransferRoom: how FIFA agents use the platform

The total amount of fees collected by football agents in 2025 exceeds one billion dollars, according to FIFA's Football Agents Report. In this rapidly expanding market, FIFA agents can no longer rely solely on a contact book and a phone. To spot opportunities ahead of the competition, build relationships with clubs, and maximise their players' visibility, specialist tools have become indispensable.

TransferRoom has established itself as one of the leading platforms in world professional football. 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 above all using it effectively — has become a genuine competitive advantage.

Let us now explore what TransferRoom is, its key features for sports agents, and much more.

What is TransferRoom?

TransferRoom is a B2B digital tool dedicated to professional footballer transfers. Founded in 2018 in London by Jonas Ankersen, the platform was designed to solve one of the core problems in the transfer market: the lack of transparency and the inefficiency of exchanges between clubs and intermediaries.

The principle behind TransferRoom is to connect decision-makers directly within a verified and secure network. The platform facilitates discussions around player availability, club requirements, and transfer conditions for sporting directors, recruitment managers, and licensed agents.

TransferRoom currently represents:

• More than 800 clubs across 130 leagues worldwide
• More than 550 certified agencies ("Trusted Agencies")
• More than 10,000 verified deals facilitated since its creation
• A presence in the world's biggest leagues and emerging competitions

TransferRoom is a closed professional network, accessible exclusively to verified clubs and agencies. This exclusivity is precisely what gives the platform its value.

How to register on TransferRoom as an agent

For a FIFA agent wishing to join TransferRoom, the first step is to obtain Trusted Agent status (or Trusted Agency status for multi-agent structures). This status, introduced in 2021, is a prerequisite for accessing the full range of platform features on the agent side.

Trusted Agent status

A Trusted Agent is an agent or agency that has been verified and certified by TransferRoom. For the verification process, each player in the agency's portfolio must personally confirm on the platform that the agent is their mandated representative.

This mechanism guarantees the authenticity of declared mandates and eliminates situations where several agents simultaneously claim to represent the same player to clubs.

In practice, a Trusted Agent benefits from exclusive pitching rights. Once a player has been verified, no other agent can propose them to clubs via TransferRoom. This is a direct competitive advantage for player agent agencies building a serious portfolio.

How to become a Trusted Agent on TransferRoom?

Access is granted upon application to TransferRoom, following a platform demonstration and a validation process. Several conditions apply to obtain the status:

• Being a practising FIFA agent (with a valid licence)
• Representing verifiable professional players
• Complying with the platform's general terms and conditions

The platform's pricing structure is not publicly available and varies on a case-by-case basis. Access is offered via a bespoke quote, adapted to the size of the agency and the markets being targeted.

Key features for a FIFA agent

Once Trusted Agent status has been obtained, the agent gains access to a set of features oriented towards two objectives:

• Growing their player portfolio
• Maximising transfer opportunities

How to propose a player to a club via TransferRoom?

This is the central feature of TransferRoom for an agent. The process unfolds in several steps:

1. Verify the player on the platform (the player personally confirms their representative)
2. Create a player pitch: key information, statistics, availability, desired transfer conditions
3. Target relevant clubs based on their declared requirements and profile
4. Send the pitch directly to the decision-makers at the relevant clubs
5. Manage responses via the integrated platform and monitor opportunities in real time

"Verified players get 5x more transfer interest on the platform compared to non-verified players." according to TransferRoom.

A figure that illustrates the value of Trusted Agent status in the player marketing process.

TransferRoom in the regulatory practice of the FIFA agent

Beyond its commercial features, TransferRoom has a dimension that licensed agents must clearly understand. The platform is not an official FIFA tool — it does not replace either the TMS (Transfer Matching System) or the FIFA agents' platform. Its role is different, and it is important not to confuse them.

TransferRoom and the FFAR: regulatory consistency

The FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations), applicable since 9 January 2023, reformed the regulatory framework governing the profession. It is particularly important to bear in mind the requirement for transparency regarding representation mandates, the prohibition on simultaneously representing several parties in the same transaction without explicit agreement, and the capping of commissions.

TransferRoom contributes to this transparency in several ways:

• Mandate verification: the player confirmation system ensures that only one agent is identified as a player's representative on the platform
• Pitch traceability: every proposal sent to a club is recorded, which can serve as documentation in the event of a dispute
• Reduction of conflicts of interest: the closed and verified structure limits situations where several agents claim to represent the same player

TransferRoom does not replace the TMS

The Transfer Matching System (TMS) is the official and mandatory system through which all international professional player transfers are processed.

TransferRoom does not replace the FIFA TMS, which is required under the RSTP (Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players) for every international transfer involving a professional player.

In summary:

• TransferRoom is a commercial matchmaking and market intelligence tool
• The FIFA TMS is an official and mandatory regulatory system for international transfers

How much does TransferRoom cost?

TransferRoom operates on a bespoke, quote-only basis and does not publish a public pricing structure.

Access to the platform for agents is granted upon a demonstration request, after which a quote is provided based on several parameters:

• Country
• Size of the player portfolio
• Number of geographical markets targeted
• Features required (standard access or extensions such as PlayerMarket)

Whilst prices are not publicly disclosed, here are a few benchmarks:

• AgentFinder access (matchmaking between agents and clubs) is included at no additional cost for Trusted Agents
• PlayerMarket (access to a database of players actively seeking a new agent) is a feature available depending on the subscription, with pricing varying according to the markets selected
• The TransferRoom mobile application is available for Trusted Agents, allowing pitches and opportunities to be managed on the go

For an individual agent or a small agency, it is advisable to assess the potential return on investment based on the number of players in the portfolio and the anticipated activity during transfer windows.

Observed price ranges go from approximately €7,000 to €10,000 per year for a Ligue 2 club, up to CHF 19,000 to CHF 22,000 in certain markets.

TransferRoom, in summary

TransferRoom has established itself as a leading platform in the professional football transfer market.

For a FIFA agent, TransferRoom addresses a specific need that other tools on the market do not cover: direct and secure access to a global network of club decision-makers, with the ability to pitch players, identify team requirements in real time, and develop one's portfolio in a structured manner.

Trusted Agent status represents a strong signal of professionalism in the market. This verification of representation mandates is consistent with the transparency principles set out by the FFAR since 2023.

TransferRoom is a commercial development and player marketing tool. It complements the other tools available to player agents and helps them structure their activity in a professional manner.