Best Football Agencies in England 2026

A ranking of the best football agencies in England in 2026, covering Premier League reach, client value, major transfers, national team players, manager clients and reputation.

Introduction

England is the most influential football agency market because the Premier League drives transfer fees, salaries, renewals and global media attention. The best football agencies in England are not only intermediaries. They are career managers, commercial advisers, brand builders and club-facing negotiators.

Methodology

This ranking considers public client data, estimated market-value bands, number of Premier League and top-flight players, major transfers, national team players, manager clients, public reputation and compliance record.

Values are rounded editorial estimates. They should be read as approximate market-position indicators, not exact database copies.

Ranking

Rank Agency Estimated value band Main England strength
1CAA StellarAround EUR 2bnElite global deals and UK power base
2CAA BaseEUR 1.2bn to 1.4bnPremier League scale and deep player roster
3Unique Sports GroupEUR 1.1bn to 1.3bnEnglish talent, Premier League relationships
4The Team, formerly WassermanEUR 2bn plus globallyCoaches, Premier League players and global infrastructure
5Roc Nation SportsEUR 600m to 750mBrand-led player management and UK football expansion
6AS1EUR 700m to 850mLondon platform with Iberian and Premier League links
7PLG AgencyAround EUR 200mBoutique rise, elite UK clients and award recognition
8Triple S Sports ManagementEUR 50m to 75mEstablished UK representation and senior internationals
9New Era Global SportsEUR 35m to 50mEFL, Premier League pathways and media support
10Tier One AgencyEUR 20m to 30mBoutique UK talent development

England Market Takeaways

CAA Stellar, CAA Base and Unique Sports Group remain the strongest English-market agencies by scale and Premier League influence. The Team adds major global infrastructure and a powerful coaching angle, while Roc Nation Sports and AS1 show how international capital and brand strategy are reshaping the UK market.

PLG is the standout boutique growth story because it combines a smaller roster with high-profile Premier League clients and recent industry recognition.

Sources

Sources used include FootballAgencies profiles, public FA registration context, club announcements, public transfer reporting, FIFA's Football Agents Report 2025 and public client data.