BC Group Agency
Serie A Talent Ladder
. Italy
€62mm

Key Facts

Also known as: BC Group; BC Group Agency – Football Players Agency
Founded: 2003 (founder’s switch to agency work); agency activity public since early 2000s
Headquarters: Parma, Italy — BSA srl, Via Casa Bianca 3, 43123 Parma (legal entity on site footer)
Players: 149 (4 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €62mm
FIFA/FA registration: Multiple FIFA/FIGC-licensed agents on staff (IDs not publicly listed on site): Massimo Manganelli; Leonardo Moglia; Dario Gatti; Vittorio Mariani; plus senior agents/ex-players Giovanni Bia & Emanuele Chiaretti
Languages: Italian; English
Regions covered: Italy (Serie A–C), broader EU placements (e.g., Sampdoria, Empoli, Atalanta U23, Catania, Ascoli, Juventus)
Email: info@bcgroupagency.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcgroupagency/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcgroupofficial/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bc-group-agency/
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About

BC Group Agency is an Italian player agency dedicated to developing prospects into first-team professionals, combining scouting, contract advisory, and holistic support. The firm’s philosophy emphasizes early pathway planning from youth to senior football, with ex-professionals Giovanni Bia and Emanuele Chiaretti leading operations. Services span video analysis, legal/fiscal support, mental coaching, sponsorship/marketing, and wealth guidance.


Key People

  • CEO/Founder: Giovanni Bia — former Serie A defender; transitioned to agent in 2003; Owner

  • Managing Director / Head of Football: Emanuele Chiaretti — ex-pro; Owner/CEO; FIFA agent

  • Licensed agents:

    • Massimo Manganelli — FIFA Agent

    • Leonardo Moglia — FIFA Agent

    • Dario Gatti — FIFA Agent

    • Vittorio Mariani — Licensed Agent

  • Senior staff:

    • Riccardo Bia — Executive Director (licensed)

    • Lorenzo Lazzari — Owner / Executive Director

    • Alberto Quadri — Chief Scout; Ermanno Maghenzani — Goalkeeper Coordinator; multiple scouts nationwide


Client Roster

Top players (current):

  • Andrea Cambiaso (Juventus) — Italy international; contract to 2029

  • Federico Ravaglia (Bologna) — contract to 2028

  • Alessandro Bellemo (Sampdoria)

  • Nosa Obaretin (Empoli); Matteo Angeli (Cittadella); Abdoul Guiebre (Ascoli); Andrea Ghion (Empoli)

Rising talents / U23:

  • Davide Bragantini (Mantova 1911)

  • Lorenzo Anghelè (Juventus Next Gen)

  • Paolo Vismara (Atalanta U23)

  • Gabriele Re Cecconi (Inter U23)

Notable former/other clients:

  • Selection includes players across Serie B/C and coaches (e.g., Aimo Diana, Luca Tabbiani)

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

  • Aimo Diana (Union Brescia); Luca Tabbiani (Trento); Fabio Prosperi; Cristian Serpini


Notable Deals

  • 2025 — Alessandro Bellemo: Como → Sampdoria; permanent after 2024 loan; reported ~€2m; contract to 2027

  • 2024 — Alessandro Bellemo: Como → Sampdoria; loan with obligation to buy

  • 2024 — Davide Bragantini: Hellas Verona → Mantova; permanent; contract to 2029

  • 2024 — Federico Ravaglia: Bologna — contract extension to 2028

  • 2024 — Andrea Cambiaso: Juventus — contract extension to 2029


Services

  • Contract negotiation & renewals; domestic/international transfers

  • Scouting & talent ID; video analysis; strategic career planning

  • Legal & fiscal support; wealth management; mental coaching

  • Sponsorship & marketing; communications support


Partner Network

  • Clubs commonly involved via clients/transfers: Juventus, Bologna, Sampdoria, Empoli, Atalanta U23, Catania, Ascoli, Mantova, Cittadella, Virtus Entella, Padova

  • National scout network across Italy; collaborations with legal, tax, and performance specialists


Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed: 25+ publicly traceable senior moves and renewals (Serie A–C) since 2023

  • Deals ≥ €10m: 0 publicly confirmed (mix of free/low-fee moves and key renewals)

  • Clients in top-5 leagues: 2–3 active (e.g., Juventus, Bologna; others fluctuate by season)

  • National team clients: At least 1 current senior international (Andrea Cambiaso, Italy)

  • Renewal/extension deals: Multiple, notably Cambiaso (2024) and Ravaglia (2024)


Approach & Philosophy

Player-first, pathway-driven model: start early, build stepwise from youth to senior squads, leverage ex-pro insight in negotiations and development planning. Strong emphasis on holistic support (legal, fiscal, mental performance) and frequent on-site contact with players and clubs.


Fees & Transparency

Typical market ranges (often 3–10% depending on representation mandate and jurisdiction). Specific commissions, image rights handling, and reimbursable expenses are not publicly disclosed and handled case-by-case under FIGC/FIFA and club policies.


Compliance & Reputation

  • Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary sanctions located for the agency; note a 2022 administrative appeal by Emanuele Chiaretti concerning registry matters (procedural, not a sporting ban)

  • Litigation / disputes: No public litigation outcomes tied to BC Group Agency found

  • Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — regular coverage around client renewals and transfers (e.g., Cambiaso, Ravaglia, Bellemo)

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