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How to spot fake agents in football

by Ayomide Oguntimehin
August 10, 2023
in Featured, News, Nigeria, This Week, Top, Videos
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How to spot fake agents in football

The goal of a magnificent career frequently brings young talents to the doors of agents in the enthralling world of football, where hopes take flight and victories are indelible.

However, in a narrative that is shattering the status quo, renowned football figures and authorities are ushering in a seismic shift and blazing the road to success with a beacon of reality such as their personal performance.

Amidst a landscape crowded with agents promising the stars, these football luminaries are redirecting focus back to the sacred arena where dreams are forged.

Drogba’s Timeless Wisdom: Your performance, your best agent

The resounding words of Didier Drogba, the illustrious former Chelsea star, to Soccernet.ng reverberate through the corridors of football wisdom.

His counsel to budding talents seeking to follow in the illustrious footsteps of icons like Austin Jay Jay Okocha, Kanu Nwankwo and a host of others is a revelation.

“Your best agent is not the guy you trust. The best agent you can have is yourself and your performance. This never lies.” He said.

Exposing Mirage: How to spot fake agents

There’s a cautionary tale of fake agents in football’s exciting but sometimes tricky world. These agents often promise the world but deliver disappointment. Here’s how you can stay safe:

FIFA Licensing:

Authenticity echoes in the resonance of FIFA’s endorsement. A true football agent proudly displays a FIFA license. Aspiring talents must verify an agent’s legitimacy through official channels, ensuring adherence to the stringent regulations set by football’s global governing body.

Refuse Upfront Payments:

Authentic agents forge their path through the tapestry of negotiations, earning their fees from successful contracts. The demand for upfront payments, a telltale sign of potential fraud, should sound alarm bells. Genuine agents prioritize securing a player’s future, with financial matters trailing behind.

Legal Counsel:

The armour of legal wisdom shields aspiring talents from hidden clauses and dubious agreements. Seeking guidance from sports law experts before appending a signature is crucial. Legitimate agents encourage players to seek legal support, fostering transparency and safeguarding interests.

Player Unions and FIFPRO:

When uncertainty clouds an agent’s authenticity, player unions and organizations like FIFPRO offer a beacon of clarity. Suspicions can be allayed by consulting player unions or reaching out to FIFPRO at [email protected]. These channels serve as bulwarks against potential exploitation.

Empower Yourself: Performance is your true agent

Remember, your skills are your actual agents in this football journey. Let your game do the talking, as Drogba says. You’ll cruise around the football field with confidence if you keep your eyes on licences, clever movements, legal checks, and player unions. The game is yours to win, and with stellar performances, nothing can cloud your path to triumph.

As the curtain rises on a new era of football enlightenment, the message is clear: Let your performance be your guiding star, and the illusion of deceptive agents will be mere ripples in the sea of your success.

Tags: Didier DrogbaFake AgentsFIFPRO
Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work.

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