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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
Enhanced Player Transfers in England: SMG Applauds FA’s Updated GBE Criteria
Unlocking New Horizons: FA’s GBE Criteria Opens Doors for English Clubs and Overseas Players
In a significant move, the English Football Association (FA) has updated its Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) criteria, heralding a new era for player transfers in English football. The latest revision introduces the concept of “elite significant contribution” (ESC) players, allowing Premier League and EFL clubs to sign overseas players who may not meet the traditional points-based requirements. This groundbreaking development offers clubs an expanded player pool and empowers talented individuals from lower-profile leagues to pursue their dreams in the English leagues.
The core change lies in the banding system, which now categorizes domestic leagues worldwide into six different levels (Bands 1 to 6), and continental competitions into three bands (Band 1 to Band 3). Leagues placed in Bands 1 to 5 present an alluring pathway for English clubs to scout and sign players with greater ease. As a result, clubs will be less encumbered by the points-based system during their talent search, as long as they have available ESC slots.
One of the most notable beneficiaries of these updates is Major League Soccer (MLS), which has ascended from Band 4 to Band 3. Players who consistently play more than 80% of their team’s minutes in MLS can now secure the necessary GBE points without additional prerequisites. This opens up exciting possibilities for English clubs to tap into the talent pool in the United States and Canada and bolster their squads with MLS stars.
Moreover, the introduction of new leagues, such as the Italian Serie B, Hungarian Nemzeti Bajnokság I, Japanese J1 League, and South Korean K League 1, into Band 5 paves the way for clubs to access players from these leagues as ESC players. This marks a transformative shift, as it empowers players from lesser-known leagues to directly secure positions in English clubs, providing them with a newfound opportunity to make their mark on the global stage.
In conclusion, the FA’s updated GBE criteria represent a watershed moment for English football, heralding a more inclusive and dynamic transfer market. Sprint Management Group LTD (SMG) welcomes these changes and is excited about the possibilities they present for clubs to discover hidden gems from all corners of the world. As the football community embraces this evolution, it is clear that the game is set to witness a new era of talent and competition on English soil.
[Note: The above is an excerpt from an article discussing the recent updates to the FA’s Governing Body Endorsement criteria, highlighting the impact on English clubs and players from overseas leagues. The full article delves deeper into the specific criteria and its implications.]
CAS dismisses claims that the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations violate EU Law
FIFA’s Football Agent Regulations have passed their first test after CAS dismissed claims the regulations violated EU law. The FFAR regulations are set to be enforced on the 1 October 2023, meaning anyone delivering football agent services will be required to be licensed.
Maddie Pokorny signs short-term contract with Racing Louisville FC
St Louis native Maddie Pokorny signs for the NWSL side, Racing Louisville FC, on a short-term contract.
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.
