BestFoot FM by Michele Fioravanti
Italian–Spanish Network

Italy

€21mm

Key Facts

Founded: 2012
Headquarters: Bastia Umbra / Bettona, Umbria, Italy
Players: 90+ (4 in 1st tiers) – total market value approx. €21mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA players’ agent, registered intermediary with FIGC (Italy)
Languages: Italian, Spanish, English
Regions covered: Italy, Spain, wider Europe (Serie B/C, Primera Federación, Balkans, India, Bulgaria)
Email: fioravantimichele@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestfootfm/

About

BestFoot FM is an Italian agency founded in 2012 by FIFA-licensed intermediary Michele Fioravanti, operating from Umbria with a strong satellite presence in Spain’s Basque Country. The group specialises in representing players in Serie B, Serie C and Spain’s lower professional divisions, focusing on career progression moves rather than one-off transfers. Their “Codice BestFoot” – a ten-point internal code shared on social media – emphasises integrity, professionalism and long-term development. BestFoot FM manages both established professionals and emerging talents, particularly in Italy and Spain, with growing activity in markets such as Bulgaria and India.

Key People

• CEO / Founder:

  • Michele Fioravanti – Founder and CEO of BestFoot FM, FIFA players’ agent licensed and registered with FIGC since 2009; created the agency on 20 September 2012.
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-fioravanti-bf-sportagent

• Managing Director / Head of Football:

  • Operationally led by Michele Fioravanti as owner and licence holder, overseeing both Italian and Spanish operations.

• Licensed agents (core team):

  • Michele Fioravanti – FIFA / FIGC intermediary (Owner)

  • Sandro Stemperini – Agent

  • Pablo Ortega – Agent (Spain)

  • Leonardo Ciancaleoni – Agent

  • Kike Sampedro – Agent / partner for BestFoot FM Spain (Bilbao-based)

  • Fabrizio Pantaleoni – Scout

  • Marco Barberio – Staff

  • Nicolo Panarotto – Staff

(Exact licence ID numbers are not publicly listed, but the agency and main intermediaries appear in official registers and as “verified” on major football databases.)

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current)

• Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo FC) – Date of birth: 14 May 2001

• Matteo Luigi Brunori (Palermo FC) – Date of birth: 1 November 1994

• Alessandro Sersanti (Modena FC) – Date of birth: 16 February 2002

• Rubén Alves (Córdoba CF) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Luca Pandolfi (US Catanzaro) – Date of birth: 14 March 1998

• Ekain Zenitagoia (Real Murcia CF) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Giovanni Corradini (Ascoli Calcio) – Date of birth: 12 November 2002

• Mattia Compagnon (Venezia FC) – Date of birth: 6 November 2001

• Marco Pissardo (SSC Bari) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Alex Valiño (Barakaldo CF) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Álvaro Roncal (FK Rudar Prijedor) – Date of birth: year 2001, exact date not clearly visible in public snippets

• Mario Barco (Inter Kashi FC) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Samuele Righetti (SS Arezzo) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Gregorio Luperini (Catania FC) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Bilal El Bakkali Salah (Dunav Ruse) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Gonzalo Almenara (AD Ceuta FC) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Riccardo Calcagni (SS Monopoli 1966) – Date of birth: 27 June 1994

• Matteo Baldi (SS Juve Stabia) – Date of birth: 6 March 2002

• Urko Collado (Arenas Club) – Date of birth: 27 February 2001

• Mikel Kortazar (Diamond Harbour FC) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Francesco Mezzoni (Virtus Entella) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Iván Martínez (FC Cartagena) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Alessandro Tozzuolo (AC Perugia Calcio) – Date of birth: 31 October 2002

• Pol Prats (CF Rayo Majadahonda) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Ander Laka (Sestao River) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Sergi López (Zamora CF) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Alberto Lunghi (SEF Torres 1903) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Josu Gallastegui (Atlético Sanluqueño CF) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Gorka Larrucea (Kuala Lumpur City FC) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

• Álvaro Mateo (Real Unión Club) – Date of birth: not clearly disclosed in public sources

Notable former clients

Public data does not clearly indicate high-profile former clients whose representation has formally ended; most accessible sources focus on current clients, and no major high-profile departures are documented.

Coaches / Staff represented

• Iñaki Alonso (UE Santa Coloma) – Head coach represented by BestFoot FM.

Notable Deals

• 2024 – Filippo Ranocchia from Juventus to Palermo FC (Serie B) – permanent transfer with a multi-year deal to 2028; widely reported as a multi-million euro move.

• 2022 – Matteo Luigi Brunori from Juventus to Palermo FC – permanent transfer, reported fee around €1.8m; a key signing as Palermo’s leading striker.

• 2025 – Mattia Compagnon to Venezia FC – permanent move from Juventus Next Gen / loan pathway into a Serie B project, contract to 2026.

• 2025 – Giovanni Corradini to Ascoli Calcio – step up into Serie B with a contract to 2027 following strong performances in Serie C.

• 2025 – Luca Pandolfi to US Catanzaro – move to an ambitious Serie B club with obligation-to-buy terms.

• 2025 – Alessandro Sersanti to Modena FC – loan with obligation to buy from Juventus Next Gen, consolidating his status as a Serie B central midfielder.

• 2025 – Alain García to CD Numancia – free transfer on a contract to 2026.

• 2024–25 – Multiple cross-border moves for Spanish clients (e.g. Mario Barco to Inter Kashi in India, Gorka Larrucea to Kuala Lumpur City) showing the agency’s readiness to use emerging markets to secure minutes and visibility.

Services

• Contract negotiation and re-negotiation

• Domestic and international transfers and loans

• Career strategy and club placement across Italy, Spain and emerging leagues

• Scouting, data and video analysis support

• Image rights and local sponsorship brokering

• Relocation support (housing, logistics, language and integration)

• Coordination with club medical and performance departments

• Post-career guidance and transition support

Partner Network

• Strong relationships with Palermo FC, Modena FC, US Catanzaro, SS Juve Stabia, Monopoli, Virtus Entella and several Serie C / D clubs in Italy.

• Extensive activity with Spanish clubs such as Arenas Club, Sestao River, Barakaldo CF, Real Unión, Numancia, Tarazona, Rayo Majadahonda and others.

• Growing placement footprint in Bulgaria, India and other emerging markets.

• Internal and external scout network in Italy and Spain plus local legal and fiscal partners.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 20+ documented club moves since the start of 2023.

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0 – portfolio focused on mid-market deals and lower-league moves.

• Clients in top-5 leagues: primarily active in sub-top divisions (Serie B and below, plus foreign first tiers outside the big five).

• National team clients: occasional youth-level call-ups; no long-term senior national-team star yet.

• Renewal / extension deals: at least 10 contract renewals or longer-term extensions across Italy and Spain.

Approach & Philosophy

BestFoot FM positions itself as a boutique but international agency: rooted in Italy, operating strongly in Spain and comfortable navigating leagues outside the traditional mainstream. Their internal “code” highlights ten principles around integrity, commitment and daily professionalism, and much of their public content celebrates consistency and team-first mentalities rather than purely statistics.

Strategically, the agency is focused on building sustainable careers. They are willing to move players laterally or into non-traditional leagues if this guarantees playing time, trust from the coach and a clear role, with mid-term plans to re-enter bigger markets. Negotiations are pragmatic and mid-market, often featuring free transfers, loans with options or obligations, and structures that reduce risk for clubs while preserving upside for the player.

Fees & Transparency

BestFoot FM does not publish specific commission figures. In line with prevailing practice in Italy and Spain, their player-side commissions are likely in the 5–10 % range of gross salary. Dual representation is possible where regulations allow but is expected to follow FIFA and national-association rules and documentation requirements. Image rights are usually handled via club agreements and modest local sponsorships rather than complex corporate structures. There is no public record of major disputes about fees or expenses.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded with FIFA, FIGC or major media.

• Litigation / disputes: No widely reported court cases or contentious disputes involving the agency or its intermediaries.

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive – the agency appears mainly in routine transfer coverage and in its own social-media storytelling, without scandal-driven headlines.

Awards / Recognition

BestFoot FM has not yet been associated with major international agent awards, but the agency holds verified status on major football databases and is recognised as a stable operator in the Italian and Spanish professional tiers.