Balance International Group
Iberia–LatAm Bridge
Spain €60mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Team Balance; Gelu Rodríguez Asesoría Deportiva
Founded: Not publicly listed (agency verified since Aug 21, 2023)
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain; Mexico City, Mexico (operational bases)
Players: 53 (8 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €60mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff — led by Gelu Rodríguez (Owner/CEO; FIFA agent); additional reps active in Spain/Mexico. Individual license IDs not publicly listed
Languages: Spanish; English; Portuguese (working markets)
Regions covered: Spain; Mexico; broader EU and Latin America (client clubs and activity)
Email: Not publicly listed on agency profile (DM via Instagram)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_teambalance_/
About
Balance International Group (“Team Balance”) is a boutique athlete-representation agency connecting the Spanish and Mexican markets, with a growing youth and first-team portfolio. Its model centers on pathway planning, contractual advisory, and placements across LaLiga/LaLiga Hypermotion and Liga MX, leveraging dual bases in Madrid and Mexico City.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Gelu Rodríguez — Owner & CEO; FIFA Agent
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly listed
Licensed agents: Selected associates publicly linked with the agency include Sergio Vizuete (agent). Additional staff not disclosed
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Diego López (Valencia CF) — contract to 2029
Yeremay Hernández (Deportivo La Coruña) — contract to 2030
Álvaro Fidalgo (Club América) — contract to 2026
Diego Llorente (Real Betis) — contract to 2028
Rising talents / U23:
Multiple U19–U23 players across Spain and Mexico (e.g., Sergio Dacal, Gonzalo Ardura, youth profiles in Segunda B and Liga MX academies)
Notable former/other clients (selection):
Selection visible across Segunda/Segunda B and Liga MX development squads
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2025 — Diego López: Valencia CF → contract renewal; extends to June 2029
2025 — Yeremay Hernández: Deportivo La Coruña → contract renewal to June 2030 (option reportedly included)
2024 — Diego Llorente: Leeds United → Real Betis; permanent; reported fee ~€3.25m; contract to 2028
2024 — Álvaro Fidalgo: Club América → contract extended to 2026; release clause reported by press
Services
Contract negotiation and extensions; domestic/international transfers
Career strategy & club placement across Spain/Mexico corridors
Scouting and youth-to-first-team pathway support
Day-to-day advisory and logistics (visa/relocation)
Partner Network
Active club ecosystems via client placements/renewals: Valencia CF, Deportivo La Coruña, Real Betis, Club América; broader relationships in Spain’s Segunda/LaLiga and Liga MX academies
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers/renewals completed: 10+ senior contracts and multiple youth placements traceable publicly since 2023
Deals ≥ €10m: None publicly confirmed (focus on renewals and mid-market moves)
Clients in top-5 leagues: 2–3 active (LaLiga/LaLiga Hypermotion)
National team clients: U-level internationals within Spain/Mexico; senior caps not publicly confirmed
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple, highlighted by Diego López (2025) and Yeremay (2025)
Approach & Philosophy
Selective, pathway-first representation linking Iberian and Mexican markets. Emphasis on long-term contracts, continuity of environment, and stepwise development from academy to first team rather than frequent short-term moves.
Fees & Transparency
Typical agent-market ranges (often ~3–10% depending on mandate and jurisdiction). No public disclosures on dual-representation, image-rights handling, or reimbursable expenses.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None identified in public sources
Litigation / disputes: None located in public reporting
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — notable coverage around key renewals and transfers (Valencia/Deportivo/Betis announcements)
