Analysis
Sports law, explained by those who work in it.
Articles written by the team on the agent regulations, contracts and Uruguayan legislation. What we post on Instagram, with more room and with the sources.
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Being a footballers' representative has changed: being an agent now means holding a FIFA licence
Since 1 October 2023, only a football agent licensed by FIFA may provide football agent services. What has changed, how the licence is obtained, who cannot hold one and what is worth checking before signing.
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I've received an offer. Does that mean the transfer is already done?
Interest or a conversation does not in itself mean that a player is registered with a club. The four stages of a deal and what needs to be confirmed at each one.
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Professional sportspeople in Uruguay: what Law No. 19.828 says
Does being a professional sportsperson depend only on the level you play at? Uruguayan law defines it by habitual activity and by the remuneration received.
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What we post.
Educational and legal content, so that every footballer can better understand the legal side of their career.
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Being a footballers' representative has changed. Being an agent now means holding a FIFA licence.
Since 2023, you need a FIFA licence to represent players. A piece prepared together with Cauce Consultores Legales: how to obtain it, who cannot hold one and what you need to check before signing.
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I've received an offer. Does that mean the transfer is already done?
Interest or a conversation does not in itself mean that a player is already registered with a club. To understand what stage a deal is at, you need to confirm what was agreed, which documents were signed and which registration steps are still pending.
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A brand wants to work with you. How will it use your image?
A collaboration with a brand can involve much more than posting a photo. The agreement should specify the deliverables, the distribution channels, the period of use, exclusivity and the compensation.
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Professional sportspeople in Uruguay. What does the law say?
Uruguayan legislation sets out a definition that takes into account habitual activity and the remuneration received. Knowing that definition is a first step; to understand how it applies to each footballer, you need to look at their specific situation. Source: Law No. 19.828, article 23.
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Want them to get to know your game? Prepare more than your best highlights.
A goal can attract attention. To get to know a footballer, it also helps to watch how they take part throughout the match: position, level, career path and audiovisual material help build a more complete assessment.
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From Uruguay. With an international outlook.
Trece was born in Uruguay with the aim of building connections and seeking international opportunities for the players it represents. That work begins with getting to know each footballer and understanding what they need at their current stage.
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Talent opens up possibilities. Perseverance builds a career.
Training, learning, staying committed and trying again. At Trece we value discipline, seriousness and perseverance: they are part of what we look for in footballers and of what we want to bring as a team.
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You've received an offer. What do you need to know before deciding?
An offer can excite you from the very first moment. Assessing it also means understanding its terms and what it means for your career: the sporting project, the commitments and the impact on your life are all part of the same conversation.
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Your career is also played off the pitch.
This is how TRECE Sports Management was born: an agency that brings together professional experience and ties to football to support players on and off the pitch. We are starting in Uruguay, with an international outlook and a long-term view.
Contact
Let's talk about your career.
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