Do you want to become a Football Agent?

FIFA licensed international agent Cesare Marchetti has created a cutting-edge online training program designed specifically for new and aspiring football agents. Whether you're starting from scratch or already working in football, this course will equip you with everything you need to launch your career.

In just 12 months to February 2024, Premier League clubs paid £409.5 million in agent fees alone. With average commissions at 5% of a player’s gross contract, becoming a licensed agent isn’t just a passion—it can be a highly lucrative career path.

This in-depth program covers every key aspect of the football agent business, including:

  • How to get licensed (FIFA Agent Exam prep included)

  • Building your client base from zero

  • Negotiating contracts and transfers

  • Understanding legal, tax, and compliance essentials

  • Working with clubs, scouts, and international partners

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

Who’s This Course For?

  • New and Aspiring football agents

  • Football fans with a dream of working in the game

  • Former players or coaches looking for a new path

  • Career changers ready to break into sports business

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
  • 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
  • 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

    • Sports Brands - Boot Deals

    • Media

    • Professional Services - Financial Advisors etc

    • Linkedin
  • 10

    Module 10 - How to identify your market

    • What is a market?

    • How to pick your market
  • 11

    Module 11 - Marketing Players

    • Overview on marketing a player 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

    • Negotiating Player Contracts Overview

    • Key Components of a Players Contract

    • Contract Clauses & 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

    • Managing/Retaining your clients
  • 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 - Case Study - Mino Raiola

    • How Mino Raiola became the most famous agent in the world
  • 29

    Module 29 - Mock FIFA Exam, Past Papers & FIFA Exam Preparation

    • Summary

    • Mock FIFA Agent Exam

    • FIFA AGENT EXAM PAST PAPER

    • Answers

    • FIFA Football Agent Exam Tips
  • 30

    Module 30 - After Passing the FIFA Agent Exam: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Successful Career as a Football Agent

    • Getting Started

    • Business Plan

    • Getting in front of Clubs & Players

    • Networking

    • Signing Players

    • Doing Deals

    • Reputation
  • 31

    FREE BONUS: How to become a Football Agent eBook

    • How to become a Football Agent eBook

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.

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.”

“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.

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.

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.

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    The course is designed for anyone who wants to become a Football Agent, is new to the industry or is sitting the FIFA Football Agent exam. The Professional Football Agent course is an in-depth e-learning course, which will guide you step by step on how to become a Football Agent.

  • Does the course equip me with all the necessary skills & knowledge to start a career as a Football Agent?

    Yes, the course is a step by step in-depth learning programme, covering every aspect of being a Football Agent. Across the 30 modules, you’ll learn all of the skills & knowledge required to start your career as a professional football agent, including in-depth FIFA Football Agent Exam prep.

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Welcome to How to Become a Football Agent! Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms") carefully before accessing or using our course. By enrolling in the course, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not enroll in or access the course.


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