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Our Global Football Department boasts over 25 years of invaluable experience in football representation. With an extensive network within both the men's and women's game, as well as a worldwide group of connected agents, we have established a strong and far-reaching presence in the industry. Discover MorePLAYER IDGLOBAL FOOTBALL AGENCY
Sprint Management Group LTD (SMG) is dedicated to representing football (soccer) players in professional leagues across the globe.
With an extensive network in the football industry and a team of qualified agents worldwide, we prioritize assisting players in excelling on the pitch and maximizing their opportunities. Our focus is on ensuring that players perform at their best and make the most of every chance that comes their way.
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SMG’s focus is #FootballFirst. Together with our clients, we strive to get the football side right first. The next step is to maximise the opportunity on and off the field, and prepare for the future.
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Our Services
SMG is an athlete representation and sports promotions consultancy providing bespoke solutions to athletes, teams, and brands.
We work with athletes who have an obsession with winning and a desire to reach the summit of their sport.
We work with professional teams that strive to achieve results both on and off the pitch, field, track, and course.
We work with brands that are inspiring to engage with athletes, teams and their loyal fan base
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SMG allows athletes, teams, and brand to maximise their opportunities, develop their personal brand and create exciting plans for the future.
Sprint MG essentially helps our clients join up the dots.
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Personal Brand
Contract Negotiation
SMG specialises in negotiating employment and endorsement contracts all over the world.
We have the professionalism, expertise, and finesse to get the right deal for you.
Career Strategy
SMG develop a career strategy focused on the short / medium and long term for all of our clients. Making the transition to a new career can be challenging. We help clients prepare for the future and discover exciting opportunities.
Global Club Sourcing
SMG has developed a global network of strategic partners and sports-based contacts designed to help our clients find the right country, league, and club that fits their career strategy.
Off the Field
We have a creative approach when discovering and proposing endorsement, commercial or charitable opportunities for our clients. Our network of media and commercial agencies helps give our clients the necessary exposure.
Career Strategy
SMG develop a career strategy focused on the short/medium and long term. Making the transition to a new career can be challenging. We help clients prepare for the future and discover exciting opportunities.
Personal Brand
Developing a personal brand and media profile has become an important component of today’s modern football player. We help develop a player’s digital presence and source fresh media and PR opportunities.
LATEST NEWS
Signing outside of the transfer window: A dilemma for free agents
As the summer football transfer window close around Europe, many players are still without clubs, or hoping for a big move. SMG discuss, the dilemma many free agent players face, especially as leagues close their registration for squads until the next transfer window.
Maddie Pokorny extends Racing stay till the end of the season
Maddie Pokorny has extended her NWSL contract with Racing Louisville for the remainder of the 2023 campaign.
The Importance of ‘Banding Clubs’ in English Football Player Recruitment: A Pathway for Overseas Talent
Revolutionising Football Player Recruitment: The Banding System Unveiled
In the fast-paced world of football, talent acquisition plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of clubs. Finding the right players has always been a meticulous process, complicated further by the intricacies of work permit requirements and the points-based system. However, a revolutionary development has taken the footballing world by storm – the banding system. This groundbreaking approach is set to reshape player recruitment for English clubs in the Premier League and EFL, opening doors to a plethora of overseas talent like never before.
The key to unlocking this new era lies in the banding system’s ability to categorize leagues into different bands, with Bands 1-5 being the most crucial. Any league listed within these bands offers a unique opportunity for English clubs to sign players with minimal obstacles, provided they have Essential Sponsorship Criteria (ESC) slots available. This game-changing development is anticipated to drive an exponential rise in overseas players joining the Premier League and EFL ranks, enriching the competition and elevating the overall standard of play.
While the points-based system still holds its significance in identifying potential recruits, the newfound availability of free ESC slots grants clubs unmatched flexibility in their pursuit of talent. Though securing the required 15 points for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) remains advantageous, it is no longer an absolute necessity, offering clubs more room to maneuver their recruitment strategies.
To navigate this new landscape effectively, understanding the banding system’s nuances becomes paramount. Players competing in top-tier domestic leagues, such as the English Premier League, German Bundesliga, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1, enjoy an inherent advantage in the points-based system. These leagues, classified under Band 1, now serve as the ultimate breeding ground for players seeking a pathway to secure a GBE without utilizing an ESC slot.
The banding system’s advent signifies a monumental shift in football player recruitment, revolutionizing the way English clubs acquire overseas talent. With the door now wide open for leagues listed in Bands 1-5, the Premier League and EFL have a unique chance to bolster their squads with world-class players from all corners of the globe. Embracing this transformative system and effectively harnessing its potential will undoubtedly be the key to staying ahead in the highly competitive world of football.
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Testimonials
I have worked with SMG for the majority of my professional soccer career. Their process is totally geared to gaining me the best contract possible and preparing for the future.
SMG have been a huge benefit to my career, helping me make good career decisions and keeping me focused on my game.
