Like it is said there is a woman behind every successful person. However, the saying doesn’t go with Football. In this sport, there is the best football agent behind an outstanding footballer. Agents play a significant role in players careers.
Top 10 Best Football Agents in the World
From providing players with the best possible offer to accomplishing their fantasy to play for their dream club, they are a key figure in every move made by professional footballers. But who are the best football agents in the world right now? Find out.
10. Pinhas Zahavi
Hailing from Israel Pinhas Zahavi is one of the best football agents in the world. He is famous for his affiliation with Chelsea Football Club. He was a key role in Roman Abramovich acquisition of Chelsea in 2003 and Alexandra Gaydamak in 2006.
He was the person in charge who made Rio Ferdinand $30 million record-breaking transfer from Leeds United to Manchester United. Further, he played a significant role in Neymar moves to PSG.
Players he managed and Manages: Javier Mascherano, Carlos Tevez, Rio Ferdinand, Yakubu Aiyegbeni and currently managing Robert Lewandoski.
9. Simon Bayliff
Simon Bayliff has managed some of the greatest stars of all time. He managed many players of England’s Football team golden generation. After parting ways with Wasserman Sports Management, he has inaugurated his won company which is known as Arete Limited. He is one of the best football agents in the world right now.
Players he Managed: David Beckham, Jack Wilshere and Micheal Owen.
8. Giuliano Bertolucci
Giuliano Bertolucci is known for managing Spanish players. He is a key figure in cracking the best deal for many Brazilian players. He made the Brazilian players like Oscar, William, David Luiz, Ramiers, Lucas Pizon move to Chelsea possible.
He works for the company known as Euro Export Assessoria e Propaganda Ltd.
Players he manages: Paulinho, , David Luiz, Marquinhos, Willian, Juan Jesus, Oscar.
7. Jose Otin
Jose Otin founded the Spanish Football agency and currently the president of it. He usually manages only Spanish Players. With his ability he made many Spanish players move to premier league possible. Several top Spanish footballers are managed by his organisation.
Players managed by Jose Otin include: Daniel Pacheco, Fernando Torres, Pedro, Javi Martinez, and Jesus Navas.
6. Pere Guardiola
The world’s best football agents, Pere Guardiola is Manchester City’s Manager, Pep Guardiola brother. He manages Pep coaching life. Pere made the Luiz Suarez move to Barcelona possible in 2014. He co-founded the Media Boss Sports Agency. As per the reports, Pere also has a share in Spain’s football club F.C Girona.
Player he Managed: Luis Suarez, Isaac Cuenca, Hector Bellerin, Andres Iniesta and Thiago Alcantara.
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5. Volker Struth
The Germany based football agent works for Sportstotal Football agency. He is known for managing many star-studded German players. He was the man in charge in the deal of Mario Gotze joining Bayern Munich from Borussia Dortmund.
Players managed : Fabian Schär, Julian Weigl, Marco Reus, Mario Götze and Toni Kroos.
4. Paul Stretford
Paul Stretford is the founder of English football agency Proactive Sports Management. It was founded in 1987 and later renamed as Formation Group in 2004.
He is famous for the discovery of English prodigy Wayne Rooney. Although, His career is full of ups and downs and he has faced many legal charges also. He is the third best football agent in the world.
Star Players Managed: Andy Cole and Wayne Rooney
3. Mino Raiola
Mino Raiola is one of the top football agents in the world. He specialises in spotting young talent, nurturing them and finally sending them to big clubs in Europe. He was the head in charge in Pogba return to Manchester United for 100 million pounds. He has a habit of moving his players to the big clubs.
Players he Manages: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Mario Balotelli, and Romelu Lukaku.
2. Jonathan Barnett
Associated with stellar group Jonathan Barnett is known for manging English players. He speaks with filter and famous for negotiating top-notch and record breakings deals. He made Gareth Bale move from Tottenham Hotspurs to Real Madrid Possible.
Players Manages: Gareth Bale, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Adam Lallana, Danny Drinkwater, Luke Shaw, Joe Hart, and Wojciech Szczesny
1. Jorge Mendes
Jorge Mendes is undoubtfully is the best football agent in the world right now. As per the sources, his net worth is $1 billion. Jorge Manages one of the best footballers of generations Cristiano Ronaldo. He also manages his fellow countryman Jose Mourinho.
Players he managed and manages: Cristiano Ronaldo, Diego Costa, Bernado Silva, Emerson, Angel Di Maria, Radamel Falcao, Nélson Semedo, Nicolás Otamendi, and James Rodriguez.