Aneke/Players Management Group
Scandinavian-Africa Bridge
. Norway
€190mm

Key Facts

Also known as: PMG; Aneke/PMG; Players Management Group AS
Founded: 2007 (company registered Oct 11, 2007; current AS entity active 2024 ownership update)
Headquarters: Bjerkeliveien 3A, 1087 Oslo, Norway
Players: ≈ 100 (55 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €190mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff (agency verified since July 7, 2022)
Languages: English, Norwegian (with client operations in French, German, Spanish)
Regions covered: Scandinavia; Benelux; Germany; France; Spain; Czech Republic; Nigeria & Cameroon
Email: krister@players-management-group.no; atta@players-management-group.no
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/players_management_group/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atta-aneke-980111143/?originalSubdomain=no

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About

Players Management Group (PMG) is a Norway-based boutique football agency led by licensed agent Emefie “Atta” Aneke. The firm specializes in Scandinavian and African talent pathways, with a strong record of moving players from Norway and Belgium into Europe’s top five leagues. PMG emphasizes transparent deal-making and player protection, leveraging digital marketplaces and long-standing club relationships to execute transfers efficiently.

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Key People

  • CEO/Founder: Emefie (Atta) Aneke — Founder/Owner; licensed agent

  • Managing Director / Head of Football: Torgeir Bjarmann — Sports Director; licensed agent (FIFA licence no. 202411-8645)

  • Licensed agents (selection): Krister Gundersen; Torgeir Bjarmann

  • Scouting lead: Stian Exi

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

  • Victor Boniface [Bayer 04 Leverkusen]

  • Antonio Nusa [RB Leipzig]

  • Gift Orban [TSG 1899 Hoffenheim]

  • Akor Adams [Sevilla FC]

  • Faris Moumbagna [Olympique de Marseille]

  • Patrick Berg [FK Bodø/Glimt]

  • Jens Petter Hauge [FK Bodø/Glimt]

  • Joshua Kitolano [Sparta Rotterdam]

Rising talents / U23 (selection):

  • Oskar Spiten-Nysæter [Molde FK]

  • (Additional U23 prospects rotate seasonally across Norway/Belgium development clubs.)

Notable former clients:

  • Not publicly curated by the agency

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

  • Not publicly listed; scouting led by Stian Exi

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Notable Deals

  • 2025 — Gift Orban: Olympique Lyon → TSG Hoffenheim; €9m fee + up to €3m bonuses; contract to 2029

  • 2025 — Akor Adams: Montpellier → Sevilla FC; ~€5.5m; contract to 2029

  • 2024 — Antonio Nusa: Club Brugge → RB Leipzig; ~€21m + add-ons; contract to 2029

  • 2023 — Victor Boniface: Union SG → Bayer 04 Leverkusen; ~€22m; contract to 2028

  • 2024 — Patrick Berg: FK Bodø/Glimt contract renewal to 2028

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Services

  • Contract negotiation (transfers, loans, renewals)

  • Market placement across top European leagues

  • Image rights, sponsorships & endorsements

  • Legal/tax coordination; immigration & relocation support

  • Scouting, data-led profiling & career pathway planning

Partner Network

Active deal flow with clubs including Bayer 04 Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Sevilla FC, Olympique de Marseille, TSG Hoffenheim, Club Brugge, FK Bodø/Glimt, Sparta Rotterdam, and other Benelux and Scandinavian clubs.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed: Dozens across Norway, Belgium, Germany, Spain and France

  • Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Boniface to Leverkusen; Nusa to RB Leipzig; Orban package up to €12m)

  • Clients in top-5 leagues: Regular presence (Bundesliga, LaLiga, Ligue 1)

  • National team clients: Nigeria and Norway internationals among portfolio

  • Renewal/extension deals: Managed case-by-case (e.g., Berg to 2028)

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Approach & Philosophy

PMG operates a relationship-led model blending Scandinavian academy pathways with African scouting networks. The agency prioritizes transparent negotiations and protecting player interests, using digital platforms and direct club relationships to streamline deals and map long-term careers.

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Fees & Transparency

Typical market practice (jurisdiction-dependent): player-side commissions around 3–5% of gross salary; club-side fees negotiated per FIFA/national FA frameworks; dual representation only with informed written consent. Rules vary by country under evolving FFAR/NFAR implementations.

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Compliance & Reputation

  • Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly reported for the agency

  • Litigation / disputes: None publicly reported involving the agency

  • Media sentiment: Positive to neutral — verified agency status and recurring placements in top leagues

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Awards/recognition

  • Verified agency since July 7, 2022

  • Featured as a trusted agency in industry case studies

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