Professional Football Agent Training by a FIFA Licensed Agent

Cesare Marchetti, a FIFA Licensed international football agent, has created a comprehensive online program for new and aspiring agents. This course gives you the professional framework and insider knowledge you need to launch your career in football representation, whether you’re starting from scratch or already working in the game.

In the 12 months to February 2024, Premier League clubs paid £409.5 million in agent fees alone. With average commissions around 5% of a player’s gross contract, football agency isn’t just a passion, it’s a lucrative career for those who know the game.

This in-depth program covers every critical part of the football agent business:

  • Prepare for and pass the FIFA Agent exam with confidence

  • Land your first client and build a professional portfolio

  • Negotiate contracts, transfers, and endorsements

  • Understand legal, tax, and compliance essentials

  • Build a referral network with clubs, coaches, and players

You’ll also get FIFA exam past papers, mock exams, and study materials to help you pass with confidence.


Who This Course Is For

  • Aspiring football agents ready to start a professional career

  • Existing agents struggling to land clients or grow their business

  • Football fans who want to move from passion to profession

  • Former players or coaches looking for a new path in the industry

  • Career changers serious about sports business

Secure Your Place in the Professional Football Agent Program

Learn directly from a FIFA Licensed Football Agent with over a decade of real industry experience. Gain the skills, insider knowledge, and exam preparation you need to confidently launch your career and start representing players professionally.

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Instructor

Football Agent

Cesare Marchetti

Cesare Marchetti is a FIFA licensed Football Agent with over 12 years of global deal-making experience at the highest level of the game. In 2013, Cesare passed the FIFA Agent exam, becoming one of the world’s youngest licensed agents. Since then, he’s brokered major deals across European football, working with elite players, clubs, and agencies. Now, he’s helping the next generation break into the industry. This course is built for new and aspiring football agents who want real-world guidance from someone who's been there. Cesare’s step-by-step training gives you the exact knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to start your journey with confidence, from licensing and contracts to building your first network and landing your first client. If you’re serious about becoming a football agent, you’ll be learning from someone who’s lived it, not just talked about it.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1 - Introduction

    • The Professional Football Agent Course

    • Welcome to the Course.

    • Introduction

    • My Story
  • 2

    Module 2 - The role of a Football Agent

    • The Role of a Football Agent

    • The Role of a Football Agent

    • Key skills of a football agent

    • Responsibilities of being an Agent

    • Assessment

  • 3

    Module 3 - FIFA Agent Exam & FIFA Agent Regulations

    • The new FIFA Agent regulations effective 1 October 2023

    • FIFA Football Agent Regulations

    • Agent Fees

    • The FIFA Football Agent exam explained

    • Past Paper FIFA Agent Exam

    • Past Paper Answers
  • 4

    Module 4 - FIFA Agent Exam Preparation Study Material & Mock exams

    • FIFA Agent exam study material

    • FIFA Agent Mock Exam Number 1

    • FIFA Agent Mock Exam Number 2

    • FIFA Agent Mock Exam Number 3
  • 5

    Module 5 - Client Identification

    • Client ID

    • Client Identification

    • The 4 corner approach

    • How to assess players ability/potential

    • Asessment
  • 6

    Module 6 - How to Recruit Players

    • How to recruit players

    • Recruitment strategies

    • Player meetings

    • Representing Coaches

  • 7

    Module 7 - Working with Youth Players

    • Working with Youth Players

    • Supporting Youth Players: Education, Families & Long-Term Career Pathways
  • 8

    Module 8 - Representation Contracts

    • Representation Contracts - Overview

    • Non Exclusive Contracts

    • Exclusive Contracts

    • FA Standard Representation Contract

    • Mandates

    • Assessment
  • 9

    Module 9 - Building a Network

    • The importance of building a network

    • Clubs

    • Agents

    • Boot Deals and Sports Brand Networking

    • Networking with the Media

    • Networking with Professional Services

    • Using LinkedIn as a Football Agent
  • 10

    Module 10 - How to identify your market

    • What is a market?

    • How to pick your market
  • 11

    Module 11 - Marketing Players

    • Marketing Players to Clubs

    • Key details to send to clubs

    • Example email to a Sports Director

    • Using Wyscout

    • Transfermarkt

    • Transfer Room
  • 12

    Module 12 - Negotiating Player Contracts

    • Overview: Negotiating Player Contracts

    • Key Components of a Player’s Contract

    • Contract Clauses and Bonuses
  • 13

    Module 13 - Process of a Deal

    • Process of a Deal - Overview & Free Transfer

    • Process of a Deal - Loan

    • Process of a Deal - Transfer Fee

    • Process of a Deal - Contract Renewal

    • FREE Transfers & Training Compensation

    • Doing deals in England - GBE Points

    • Doing deals in Scotland - The Exceptions Panel

    • Visa / Work Permit Considerations
  • 14

    Module 14 - Agent Fees

    • Agent fees explained

    • Agent Fee - Working for a Player

    • Agent Fee - Working for a Club

    • Agent fee's from 1 October 2023
  • 15

    Module 15 - Transfer Windows

    • The purpose of the Transfer Window

    • How the Transfer Window operates

    • How the Transfer Window impacts deals

    • Assessment

  • 16

    Module 16 - Client Care

    • Looking after your players

    • Player Needs in the Modern Game

    • Managing & Retaining Clients

    • Mental Wellbeing & Psychological Support of Players
  • 17

    Module 17 - Working with other Agents

    • Overview of working with other Agents

    • Mandates - Working with other agents

    • Splitting Agent fees with another Agent

    • On going client servicing

  • 18

    Module 18 - Working with Clubs

    • Overview - Working with clubs

    • Benefits of working with a club

    • How to work with clubs
  • 19

    Module 19 - Brokering Transfers

    • Transfer Brokering Overview

    • Negotiating Transfer Fees Between Clubs

    • Transfer Agreements
  • 20

    Module 20 - Case Study - Player Transfer (Transfer Fee)

    • Aron Bjarnason - Breidablik to Ujpest (€125,000 - 2019)
  • 21

    Module 21 - Case Study - Player Transfer (FREE Transfer)

    • Case Study - Ross Laidlaw to Hibernain (FREE Transfer 2016)
  • 22

    Module 22 - Case Study - Player Transfer (LOAN Deal)

    • Nader Ghandri - KVC Westerlo to Slavia Sofia (LOAN Deal)
  • 23

    Module 23 - Case Study - Working with Clubs (Players Out)

    • Basilio Ndong - KVC Westerlo to IK Start (Loan + Permanent Deal)

    • Basilio Ndong - IK Start to Craiova (Permanent Deal - Transfer Fee)
  • 24

    Module 24 - Dealing with the Media

    • Media in football
  • 25

    Module 25 - Commercial Aspects of Football

    • Modern Game

    • Monetising Social Media

    • Endorsements

  • 26

    Module 26 - Using Social Media

    • Social Media Overview

    • Social Media to recruit players

  • 27

    Module 27 - Women's Football

    • Introduction to Working in Women's Football as an Agent

    • Understanding the Women's Football Landscape

    • Transfer Fee's in Women's Football

    • Agent Fee's in Women's Football

    • Sponsorships & Endorsements

  • 28

    Module 28 - Career Exit & Transition Planning: Supporting Players Beyond the Game

    • Supporting Players Beyond the Game
  • 29

    Module 29 - Case Study - Mino Raiola

    • How Mino Raiola became the most famous agent in the world
  • 30

    Module 30 - Mock FIFA Exam, Past Papers & FIFA Exam Preparation

    • Summary

    • Mock FIFA Agent Exam

    • FIFA AGENT EXAM PAST PAPER

    • Answers

    • FIFA Football Agent Exam Tips
  • 31

    Module 31 – Building Your Career

    • Getting Started

    • Business Plan

    • Getting in front of Clubs & Players

    • Networking

    • Signing Players

    • Doing Deals

    • Reputation
  • 32

    FREE BONUS: How to become a Football Agent eBook

    • How to become a Football Agent eBook

Student Testimonials

“Cesare’s course and mentoring were brilliant."

Nathan Introvigne, Melbourne, Australia

“Cesare’s course and mentoring were brilliant. I was able to ask many questions that i was uncertain about and he provided priceless insight. I learnt things that would’ve probably taken me 2+ years to learn in the industry alone. Highly recommend.”

For any aspiring football agents, I highly recommend Cesare and his programs.

Rory Grant, Sydney, Australia

When researching how to pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam, I came across Cesare’s profile and his How to Become a Football Agent course and I’m very glad I did. I completed the course at my own pace during January and February 2025, gaining in-depth knowledge of how to obtain my licence and, importantly, what the first steps would be once I passed the exam to begin practising as a licensed agent. After passing the exam in June 2025, I referred back to the course for guidance on client identification strategies, player recruitment, building a network, marketing players, and navigating the deal-making process. At that stage, I decided I wanted an experienced mentor, so I enrolled in Cesare’s mentoring program, which included four one-hour sessions tailored to my specific needs. Throughout this entire journey, Cesare has been available via call or text, consistently responding quickly and going above and beyond what was outlined in his courses. I have now signed my first representation agreement with a player and am currently negotiating their first deal. For any aspiring football agents, I highly recommend Cesare and his programs.

“Cesare Marchetti's one-to-one coaching sessions have been pivotal in my journey toward success as a football agent."

Anil Nawaz, Bradford, UK

“Cesare Marchetti's one-to-one coaching sessions have been pivotal in my journey toward success as a football agent. He has tailored every session to my unique needs, offering practical advice on reaching out to clubs, building confidence, and launching my own agency. Additionally, Cesare has guided me in creating and managing my Instagram presence, helping me expand my professional network and showcase my brand effectively. His blend of expertise, insight, and encouragement has made a significant difference in both my personal growth and career development. I highly recommend Cesare's coaching to anyone aspiring to excel in this competitive industry.”

Highly beneficial content

Alex Thomson

As a youth football coach, I have wanted to get into the agency side of the business for the last few years. I found the content of this course highly beneficial and easy to understand. It’s my goal to start working as an agent and Cesare was very helpful in answering my questions about the industry. I highly recommend the course to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career as an agent.

Great insight into the world of professional football

Robert Pritchard

I would highly recommend Cesare’s course. As a salesman & football fan, I’ve long wanted to become an agent. The course has gave me a valuable insight into the world of professional football and I can’t wait to put my knowledge into practice.

The course is full of useful information & easy to understand

Kashif Aziz

I recently completed the ‘How to become a football agent’ course, as I wish to combine my background as a financial advisor with being a football agent. The course is full of useful information, easy to understand & gave me an insight into the workings of a professional football agent. I intend to implement what I’ve learned in the course to start my own football agency. I definitely recommend the course to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a football agent.

I really enjoyed the ‘How to become a football agent’ course.

Martin Duffy

I really enjoyed the ‘How to become a football agent’ course. Cesare has laid the course out in easy to understand sections, while going into great detail about all aspects of being an agent. I found Cesare extremely helpful & really appreciated him taking time to answer my questions on the football industry. If you’re thinking about entering the football industry, this is the course for you.

Easy to follow

Ross Anderson

This course was easy to follow and gave me a good insight into how the professional football agency world operates.

Helped me greatly

David McKenna

Super course, helped me understand the dynamics of being a football agent and good FIFA agent exam study material.

Helped me pass the FIFA exam.

Wolfgang Gasprik

Cesare's course helped me pass the FIFA Agent exam and expanded my knowledge of the agent business. Would recommend to anyone interested in a career as a football agent.

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course is for anyone looking to become a professional football agent, whether you’re completely new to the industry, an aspiring agent preparing for the FIFA licensing exam, or already working in football, sports management, or related fields and want to expand your knowledge and client base. It’s designed to provide practical, real world strategies that work for beginners and experienced professionals alike.

  • Do I need any prior experience in football or sports management?

    No prior experience is required. The course covers everything from the basics of football agency to advanced deal making strategies, FIFA regulations, contracts, and networking.

  • Will this course help me pass the FIFA Agent Exam?

    Yes. The course includes exam focused training, mock tests, and practical exercises to give you the knowledge and confidence to pass the exam on your first attempt.

  • What exactly will I learn?

    By the end of the course, you’ll know how to: - Pass the FIFA agent exam - Identify, recruit, and manage players - Negotiate contracts and transfers - Build your personal brand and network in football - Navigate football regulations and compliance

  • What if I don’t know any players or clubs yet?

    That’s completely normal! The course teaches you how to build your network from scratch, and provides actionable strategies to start connecting with players, clubs, and other agents immediately.

  • I’m already a licensed football agent, is this course still useful for me?

    Yes. Even if you’re already licensed, this course provides advanced strategies for player recruitment, international transfers, contract negotiation, and building a high performing agency. Many existing agents use it to refine their skills, expand their network, and gain insider insights that aren’t available in standard licensing programs.

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Learn directly from a FIFA Licensed Football Agent with over a decade of industry experience. Gain the skills, exam preparation, and insider knowledge you need to confidently launch your career and represent players professionally. Limited places are available, secure your spot now.

Buy Now - £197