What does a FIFA Agent do?
A practical guide to the role, responsibilities, and regulatory standards of licensed football agents.
Licensed and Regulated
Under FIFA regulations, football agent services can only be provided by a person who holds a FIFA licence and acts through a written representation agreement.
FIFA's framework also defines conflict-of-interest rules and fee limits, creating clearer standards to protect players, coaches, clubs, and the integrity of transactions.
What is a FIFA Football Agent?
A FIFA Football Agent is a natural person licensed by FIFA to perform football agent services for a client with the objective of concluding a transaction.
Clients can include players, coaches, clubs, leagues, and member associations. In practice, this role protects interests, structures negotiations, and ensures regulatory compliance.
Core Services
- Representation in player and coach employment negotiations.
- Support in transfer and registration-related transactions.
- Negotiation and communication with clubs and stakeholders.
- Career planning and transaction preparation.
Key Regulatory Principles (FFAR)
- Only FIFA-licensed individuals may provide football agent services.
- Services require a written representation agreement with minimum mandatory terms.
- Client-pays model with service fee caps based on transaction type.
- Conflict-of-interest limits, with only narrow dual representation exceptions.
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Diego Armanzo Espinosa
Sports Strategist and FIFA-Licensed Football Agent (2024)
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