Adriano Sports Assessoria Esportiva by Adriano Spadoto
Brazil–Europe Deal Axis
Brazil €38mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Adriano Sports; AS Football
Founded: 2012
Headquarters: São Paulo (SP), Brazil
Players: 41 (10) — Total market value: €38mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed agents on staff
Languages: Portuguese, English, Italian
Regions covered: Brazil, Portugal, Italy, Spain, Poland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA, Cyprus, Türkiye, Ukraine, Paraguay, Bahrain, Argentina, Thailand
Email: as@adrianospadoto.com.br; erickpalazzi@me.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianospadoto/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/as.sports
About
Adriano Sports Assessoria Esportiva (AS Football) is a Brazil-based agency with a strong record of placing attacking talent and full-backs from South America into European and Asian leagues. Operating from São Paulo, the group combines representation and transfer intermediation with a wide country footprint, notably in Portugal, Italy and emerging Asian markets.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Adriano Spadoto — Owner; former professional player.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianospadoto/Managing Director / Head of Football: Erick Palazzi Ferraz — Co-owner; licensed agent.
Licensed agents: Bianca Yoshimura; Paulo Daniel Aguiar; Lucio Lopes Pereira; Filipe Pavão; Emerson Costa.
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Pepê (FC Porto)
Juninho Capixaba (Red Bull Bragantino)
Guilherme (Santos FC)
Adriano (Raków Częstochowa)
Bernard (Atlético Mineiro)
Paulo Victor (CD Santa Clara)
Rising talents / U23:
Rafael Pontelo (Sporting CP B) — 22
Lacerda (Al-Khor SC) — 20
João Neto (Chornomorets Odesa) — 22
Yago Lincoln (Londrina EC) — 22
Luiz Filipe (Athletic Club) — 24
Notable former clients:
Not publicly consolidated.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Guto Ferreira (Manager — Clube do Remo)
Notable Deals
2021 — Pepê: Grêmio → FC Porto; permanent; 5-year deal (~€15m).
2024 — Bernard: Panathinaikos → Atlético Mineiro; permanent; to 2027.
2025 — Juninho Capixaba: Red Bull Bragantino extension to 2027.
Services
Player representation & contract negotiation
Domestic/international transfers & loans
Career planning and club liaison in Brazil ↔ Europe/Asia corridors
Partner Network
FC Porto; Red Bull Bragantino; Santos FC; Atlético Mineiro; Santa Clara; Raków Częstochowa; Al-Nasr (UAE); Goiás EC; Sporting CP B; Chornomorets Odesa.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 3+ senior moves/extensions.
Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Pepê to FC Porto).
Clients in top-5 leagues: 1–2 pathways.
National team clients: Multiple historic (e.g., Brazil).
Renewal/extension deals: 1+ (Juninho Capixaba to 2027).
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-led and internationally networked, emphasising step-up moves for Brazilian talent into European/Asian first teams with focus on wide attackers, full-backs and creators.
Fees & Transparency
No public fee schedule. Representation under FIFA/CBF rules; dual representation only with informed consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded.
Litigation / disputes: Routine civil records without major sanctions.
Media sentiment: Neutral–positive — visibility around Porto move and Brazilian market placements; active owner profile.
Awards/recognition
Not publicly listed.
