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Football is also played in the contracts.

We read every document before it is signed: what it says, what it commits you to and what it means for your career.

What it means for you

What a player, a family or a club needs to know before signing.

  1. 01

    Licensed agents only

    Since 1 October 2023, only a football agent licensed by FIFA may provide football agent services. The licence is personal and non-transferable, and it is valid worldwide.

    FFAR, arts. 8 and 11.1
  2. 02

    In writing and for a limited term

    The representation agreement with a player must be in writing and may not exceed two years. Any automatic renewal is null and void.

    FFAR, art. 12.1 and 12.3
  3. 03

    Minimum content

    To be valid, the agreement must state who the parties are, how long it lasts, what the fee is and which services it includes, and it must bear the signatures.

    FFAR, art. 12.7
  4. 04

    Independent advice

    Before signing, the agent must inform the player in writing that they may seek independent legal advice, and the player confirms in writing whether or not they did so.

    FFAR, art. 12.4
  5. 05

    Minors

    No approach earlier than six months before the age at which the minor may sign their first professional contract, and always with the guardian's written consent; the agreement is signed by the minor and their guardian, and the agent must have completed FIFA's course on minors.

    FFAR, art. 13
  6. 06

    Fees

    They are agreed in the representation agreement. The regulations set caps (art. 15), which FIFA has temporarily suspended since 30 December 2023, pending the final decision of the Court of Justice of the EU.

    FFAR, arts. 14.1 and 15 · Circular 1873
  7. 07

    Professional sportsperson in Uruguay

    Any natural person who habitually carries out sporting activities in return for remuneration, in money or in kind, exceeding the amount of the expenses they incur for that activity.

    Law No. 19.828, art. 23

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a FIFA licence to represent a footballer?

Yes. Since 1 October 2023, only a football agent holding a licence issued by FIFA may provide football agent services (FIFA Football Agent Regulations, art. 11.1).

How long can a representation agreement with a player last?

Two years at most. It can only be extended by means of a new agreement; an automatic renewal clause is null and void (art. 12.3).

What must the agreement state to be valid?

The parties, the duration, the agent's fee, the services provided and the signatures (art. 12.7). In addition, the agent must inform you in writing that you may seek independent legal advice (art. 12.4).

Can you represent a minor?

The regulations only allow an approach within the six months before the age at which the minor may sign their first professional contract, with the guardian's written consent, and the agreement is signed by the minor and their guardian (art. 13).

Do you show the players you represent?

Not for now, by decision of the company. We prefer to show how we work.

Official sources

  1. FIFA Football Agent Regulations (edition approved on 10/12/2024, in force since 1/1/2025) · FIFA
  2. Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (in force since 1/4/2015) · FIFA
  3. Football agents: frequently asked questions · FIFA
  4. FIFA Agent Platform
  5. Fifty-two per cent of candidates pass the first FIFA football agent exam · FIFA
  6. Circular no. 1873 (30/12/2023): FIFA Football Agent Regulations, update on implementation · FIFA
  7. Judgment of the Court of Justice of the EU, Case C-209/23 RRC Sports (16/7/2026) · press release no. 110/26
  8. Law No. 19.828 on the promotion and protection of the sports system (18/9/2019), art. 23 · IMPO

This section is for information only; it does not replace advice on a specific case. Sources last reviewed: 22 October 2026.

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