AGN Football
South American Bridge
Brazil €80mm
Key Facts
Founded: c. 2010s (operating in current structure since mid-2010s)
Headquarters: Rua Eng. Roberto Simonsen 122, Petrópolis, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
Players: 45+ (15 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €80mm
FIFA/FA registration: Not publicly listed on open FIFA/FA registers; operates under Brazil/CBF jurisdiction
Languages: Portuguese; Spanish; English
Regions covered: Brazil; South America (Paraguay, Ecuador); Mexico; USA/MLS; Europe (Belgium, Portugal)
Email: info@agnfootball.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agnfootball/
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About
AGN Football is a Porto Alegre–based agency specialising in discovering, developing and exporting South American talent. Co-managed by veteran intermediary Augusto Nogueira and former professional Matheus Assaf, the firm focuses on guiding players from academy to first team and then into stronger sporting and financial environments abroad. AGN represents both senior professionals and a deep pool of elite U20 prospects, particularly in Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico, and differentiates itself through an in-house performance department and a large on-the-ground scout network across South America.
Key People
CEO/Founder / Partners
Augusto Nogueira – Co-owner and senior agent; over 25 years in player management, credited with helping launch careers of Alexandre Pato, Luiz Adriano and Emerson da Rosa.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gutaonogueira/Matheus Assaf – Co-owner and managing partner; ex-professional player with business background, oversees overall operations and strategy.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matheusassaf
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matheusassaf
Managing Director / Head of Football
Football operations are led jointly by the founding partners, with day-to-day player and market management coordinated from the Porto Alegre office and South American satellite operations (notably in Ecuador, Mexico and Paraguay).
Licensed agents / key staff
Matheus Assaf – Licensed intermediary; strategic management and key negotiations
Augusto Nogueira – Senior intermediary; high-level club relationships and long-term career planning
Raphael Costa – Market manager with Adidas/Nike background, focused on commercial and brand deals
Carlos Andrés Terán – South America representative (especially Andean region and Mexico)
Marcelo Müller – Licensed scout/intermediary responsible for talent ID in South America
Lucas Pessanha – Licensed; ex-player involved in scouting and player support in Brazil/Portugal corridors
Filipe Mello – Player support and mentoring for younger athletes
Lucas Marchetti – CBF A/B licensed coach and CONMEBOL analyst; heads performance and analytics
Felipe Barreto – Ex-Brazil youth international; mentor for academy and U20 talents
Paulo Pelagio – Office and operations manager
Fabian Rivarola – Paraguay-based representative
Allan Rodrigues – Domestic scouting (São Paulo and wider Brazil)
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current)
Joel Ordóñez (Club Brugge) – Date of birth: 2004
Gabriel Carvalho (Al-Qadsiah) – Date of birth: 17.08.2007
Alysson (Grêmio) – Date of birth: 05.05.2006
Vinícius Tobias (Shakhtar Donetsk) – Date of birth: 23.02.2004
Pedro Vite (Pumas UNAM) – Date of birth: 09.03.2002
Bruno Méndez (Deportivo Toluca) – Date of birth: 10.09.1999
Léo Realpe (Famalicão) – Date of birth: 23.08.1999
Bruno Fuchs (Palmeiras) – Date of birth: 01.04.1999
Matheus Nascimento (LA Galaxy) – Date of birth: 03.03.2004
José Juan Macías (Pumas UNAM) – Date of birth: 22.09.1999
Gustavo Ferrareis (Atlas) – Date of birth: 02.01.1996
Juan Alano (Gamba Osaka) – Date of birth: 02.09.1996
Ramiro (FC Dallas) – Date of birth: 22.05.1993
Dellatorre (Coritiba) – Date of birth: 01.05.1992
Matheus Ribeiro (CRB) – Date of birth: 23.02.1993
Campanharo (without club; last club Internacional) – Date of birth: 04.04.1992
Tarik (Ferroviária) – Date of birth: 18.02.1993
Lucas Kaufmann (Ekenäs IF) – Date of birth: 26.03.1991
Colin Kazım-Richards (retired) – Date of birth: 26.08.1986
Igor Serrote (Al-Jazira) – Date of birth: 2005
Justin Lerma (Independiente del Valle) – Date of birth: 2007
Yago Noal (SC Internacional U20) – Date of birth: 05.02.2007
Steven Cortez (Independiente Juniors) – Date of birth: 2004
Vinícius Côrtes (Puebla U21) – Date of birth: 10.02.2005
João Dalla Corte (SC Internacional U20) – Date of birth: 07.06.2006
Guilherme Varjão (without club; last STK Šamorín) – Date of birth: 11.01.2004
Nixon Ayoví (Independiente del Valle U20) – Date of birth: 18.07.2009
Zair Arroyo (Independiente del Valle U20) – Date of birth: 10.06.2008
Hólger Quintero (Independiente del Valle U20 / future Arsenal) – Date of birth: 15.08.2009
Edwin Quintero (Independiente del Valle U20 / future Arsenal) – Date of birth: 15.08.2009
Notable former clients
Senior players such as Colin Kazím-Richards now appear as legacy clients, while earlier in his career Augusto Nogueira worked with high-profile Brazilians including Alexandre Pato, Luiz Adriano and Emerson da Rosa, informing AGN’s current network and know-how.
Coaches/Staff represented
AGN’s public roster is player-only; if any coaches or staff are represented, this is handled discreetly and not listed publicly.
Notable Deals
2022 – Vinícius Tobias – Internacional to Shakhtar Donetsk, then loan to Real Madrid
2023 – Joel Ordóñez – Independiente del Valle to Club Brugge (multi-year deal)
2024 – Matheus Nascimento – Botafogo to LA Galaxy (contract through 2025)
2024 – Ramiro – Cruzeiro to FC Dallas (two-year deal with club option)
2025 – Gustavo Ferrareis – Puebla to Atlas (Liga MX Apertura and Leagues Cup reinforcement)
2025 – Bruno Fuchs – CSKA Moscow to Palmeiras (return to Brazil with short-term contract)
2025 – José Juan Macías – move to Pumas UNAM to relaunch career after injuries
2025 – Edwin & Hólger Quintero – Independiente del Valle to Arsenal (future transfers, joining in 2027 when they turn 18)
Services
Contract negotiation and renegotiation
Transfers and loans across Brazil, South America, MLS, Liga MX, J1 League and Europe
Image-rights and commercial deal structuring
Sponsorship and brand partnerships with major sportswear and consumer brands
PR, branding and media management for emerging and established players
Legal and tax coordination with local specialists
Relocation, immigration and family support for international moves
Performance analysis, tactical feedback and individual development plans
Injury comeback planning and workload management
Post-career guidance for senior professionals
Partner Network
Clubs and academies: strong links with SC Internacional, Grêmio, Independiente del Valle, Atlas, Pumas UNAM, FC Dallas, LA Galaxy, Coritiba, Gamba Osaka, Al-Jazira and other Brazilian and Mexican teams
Scouts: in-house scouting unit led by Marcelo Müller, Allan Rodrigues and regional representatives in Ecuador, Mexico and Paraguay
Performance and coaching partners aligned with the internal performance department
Legal and tax partners in Brazil, Mexico and Europe
Marketing and brand partners, including relationships with major sportswear brands
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 20+ professional transfers and significant loans between 2023 and 2025
Deals ≥ €10m: at least 2–3 deals involving players valued above €10m at the time of their move
Clients in top-5 leagues: currently limited, but several players are positioned as potential future moves into Europe’s traditional top-5
National team clients: multiple youth and senior internationals for Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador, including several U17 and U20 players
Renewal/extension deals: 10+ contract extensions or improved deals for existing clients in Brazil, Mexico, MLS and Japan
Approach & Philosophy
AGN Football presents itself as a long-term career partner rather than a transfer-only broker. The agency emphasises “potentialising, projecting and solidifying” careers, with values of honesty, sincerity, professionalism and dedication, so that players can focus on football while the off-pitch work is handled for them.
Scouting is built around early identification in South American academies, particularly SC Internacional and Independiente del Valle, followed by structured steps into first-team football and then into leagues like Liga MX, MLS, J1 and Europe. The performance department, led by a licensed coach and analyst, underpins this with video and data-driven feedback. Negotiation strategy tends to prioritise long-term sporting fit and a clear pathway over short-term money, especially for U23 players heading abroad.
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission levels are broadly in line with market norms (around 5–10 % of salary on deals and renewals), adjusted for local federation rules
Club-side fees and dual representation are used where regulations allow, but there is no public, detailed charter, so players should insist on written clarity
Image-rights are separated out when commercial value justifies it
Agency-borne costs such as scouting and routine support are usually recouped through long-term relationships rather than explicit billing
Overall, the fee model appears standard for a mid-to-large South American agency, but transparency will still depend on the individual contract.
Compliance & Reputation
No known disciplinary sanctions from FIFA, CBF or other major FAs
No widely reported litigation or major public disputes
Media sentiment is broadly positive to neutral, highlighting AGN’s growing role in exporting South American youth talent and its involvement in high-profile moves like the Quintero twins’ future transfer to Arsenal
Awards/recognition
No major industry awards publicly listed
Recognised as a verified and premium agency on major football data platforms and increasingly referenced in international coverage of South American youth transfers
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