Key Facts

Also known as: Axía Sports
Founded: 2011 (agent activity of founder begins; agency active before 2020)
Headquarters: Canada (HQ) • Offices: Monaco; New York; London; Athens
Players: 38 • Total market value ≈ €88mm
FIFA/FA registration: FA Registered Football Agent — FARA0537 (Nick Mavromaras); FA jurisdiction (England)
Languages: English; Greek
Regions covered: Europe & North America
Email: info@axiasports.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axiasportsmgmt
X: https://x.com/axiasportsmgmt

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About

Axía Sports is a football agency operating across Europe and North America with a quality-over-quantity approach rooted in the Greek notion of “axía” (value). The firm represents senior internationals, established pros and prospects, and has also advised on club M&A transactions. Its footprint spans Monaco, New York, London and Athens, with a core focus on Canadian and European markets.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Nick (Nikos) Mavromaras — Founder & Player Agent

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly specified

• Licensed agents:

  • Nick Mavromaras — FA Registered Football Agent FARA0537

  • Apostolos Bakalis — Partner & Player Agent (FIFA-licensed; ID not publicly listed)

  • Mike Miller — Player Agent (FIFA-licensed; ID not publicly listed)

  • Asterios Themelis — Scout (staff)

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Client Roster

Top players (current):
Jonathan David (Juventus) • Ismaël Koné (US Sassuolo — loan from Marseille) • Derek Cornelius (Olympique Marseille) • Cyle Larin (RCD Mallorca) • Richie Laryea (Toronto FC) • James Pantemis (Portland Timbers) • Nathan-Dylan Saliba (RSC Anderlecht) • Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (Toronto FC)

Rising talents / U23:
Serge Ngoma Jr. (New York Red Bulls) • Kwasi Poku (RWDM Brussels) • Nathan-Dylan Saliba (RSC Anderlecht) • Jules-Anthony Vilsaint (Toronto FC) • Rida Zouhir (D.C. United)

Notable former clients:
Not publicly listed on the agency site.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Bobby Smyrniotis (Forge FC – Head Coach)

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Jonathan David: Lille → Juventus (free transfer; 5-year contract to 2030).

• 2025 — Ismaël Koné: Marseille → Sassuolo (season-long loan; ~€2.5m fee; option that can become obligation ~€10m under conditions).

• 2024 — Derek Cornelius: Malmö FF → Olympique Marseille (reported €4.3m+ incl. add-ons; contract to 2028).

• 2023 — Cyle Larin: Real Valladolid → RCD Mallorca (reported €7.5m + add-ons up to ~€8.2m; to 2028).

• 2024 — Richie Laryea: Nottingham Forest → Toronto FC (permanent; to 2026 + 2027 option).

• 2024 — James Pantemis: Free agent (ex-CF Montréal) → Portland Timbers (through 2025 + 2026 option).

• 2025 — Nathan-Dylan Saliba: CF Montréal → RSC Anderlecht (reported ~$3m; to 2029).

Club M&A advisory: In 2020, Axía states it brokered the sale of KV Oostende to the Pacific Media Group/Chien Lee consortium; the takeover is independently reported.

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Services

Contract negotiation • Transfers/loans • Sponsorships & endorsements • Image rights & branding • PR & media • Legal/tax coordination • Relocation & lifestyle • Performance/analytics support • Youth pathway management • Club acquisitions advisory.

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Partner Network

Clubs & academies in Europe/North America through client placements; scouting networks in Greece and Canada; commercial partners for sponsorships; collaboration history with Pacific Media Group on club transactions.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: At least 10 first-team deals publicly confirmed (Europe/MLS).

• Deals ≥ €10m: ≥1 (Ismaël Koné to Marseille, 2024).

• Clients in top-5 leagues: ≥4 (Serie A, Ligue 1, LaLiga).

• National team clients: Multiple Canada senior internationals (e.g., David, Larin, Laryea, Cornelius, Koné, Pantemis).

• Renewal/extension deals: Tristan Borges multi-year extension at Forge FC (2025).

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Approach & Philosophy

Axía emphasizes “value” — individualized attention, selective client intake, and long-term planning. The team blends European and North American market knowledge, leveraging scouting roots (notably in Greece and Canada) and analytics/market intel to negotiate efficient outcomes.

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Fees & Transparency

Specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. Generally, service-fee practices align with FIFA/FA regulatory frameworks that cap/guide agent compensation and require registration and disclosure. Dual representation and minors’ representation follow FA rules (Mavromaras is FA-registered under FARA0537).

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly reported for the agency or listed staff as of Aug 30, 2025.

• Litigation / disputes: No public litigation identifiable.

• Media sentiment: Mostly positive/neutral — strong coverage around David→Juventus; occasional fan-forum criticism of negotiation posture in specific cases.