Boutique Transfers & Management (BTAM)
Boutique Transfers from Denmark
Denmark €220mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Boutique Transfers and Management ApS; BTAM
Founded: 1 March 2011
Headquarters: Stefansgade 42, 2200 København, Denmark; Nørre Allé 23, 7100 Vejle, Denmark
Players: 44 (31 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €220mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA/DBU-licensed representation (e.g., DBU-certified agent Brian Steen Nielsen; founder Ivan Marko Benes originally FIFA-licensed in 2001)
Languages: Danish, English
Regions covered: Scandinavia; Germany; Italy; Netherlands; United Kingdom
Email: nl@btam.dk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/btamaps/
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About
BTAM is a Danish player agency founded by Ivan Marko Benes and former Denmark international Henrik Risom after years working together at Euro Connections. The firm operates as a tight, experience-led collective focused on scouting, development and the international sale of footballers from Scandinavia into top European leagues. BTAM also represents coaches and performance staff, with an emphasis on long-term relationships, loyalty, and doing what is promised.
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Key People
CEO/Founder: Ivan Marko Benes — Co-founder; senior agent (originally FIFA-licensed in 2001).
Co-founder / Sports Director: Henrik Risom — Former Denmark international; agency co-owner.
Licensed agents: Brian Steen Nielsen — DBU-certified agent; Jens Ørgaard — Agent/middleman.
Leadership & scouting: Niels Linding — Office Manager; Casper Bugge — Head of Youth Scouting; Bajram Fetai — Mentor/coach & scout; Thomas Rasmussen — Scout.
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Client Roster
Top players (current):
Morten Hjulmand [Sporting CP]
Joakim Mæhle [VfL Wolfsburg]
Mikkel Damsgaard [Brentford FC]
Frederik Rønnow [1. FC Union Berlin]
Victor Kristiansen [Leicester City]
Gustav Isaksen [SS Lazio]
Oliver Christensen [Sturm Graz]
Morten Frendrup [Genoa C.F.C.]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
Oscar Schwartau [Norwich City]
Anton Gaaei [AFC Ajax]
Gustav Ø. Christensen [FC Ingolstadt 04]
Valdemar Lund [Molde FK]
Pontus Texel [CD Mafra]
Lasse Abildgaard [Ajax]
Victor Bak Jensen [CD Mafra]
Notable former clients: Not publicly maintained by the agency.
Coaches/Staff represented (selection):
Jacob Neestrup [Head Coach, F.C. København]
Jess Thorup [Head Coach, FC Augsburg]
Johannes Hoff Thorup [Head Coach, Norwich City]
Glen Riddersholm [Assistant Coach, Norwich City]
Lars Friis [Head Coach, AC Sparta Prague]
Christian Clarup [Fitness Coach, VfL Wolfsburg]
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Notable Deals
2025 — Mads Roerslev: Brentford → VfL Wolfsburg; loan with option to buy (Jan–Jun 2025).
2025 — Oliver Christensen: Fiorentina → Sturm Graz; six-month loan (Aug–Dec 2025).
2025 — Oliver Christensen: Fiorentina → Salernitana; loan (Jan–Jun 2025).
2025 — Oliver Provstgaard: Vejle Boldklub → SS Lazio; permanent transfer.
2024 — Oscar Schwartau: Brøndby IF → Norwich City; four-year deal.
2024 — Valdemar Lund: F.C. København → Molde FK; permanent transfer.
2023 — Morten Hjulmand: Lecce → Sporting CP; ~€18m + add-ons; five-year contract.
2023 — Gustav Isaksen: FC Midtjylland → SS Lazio; ~€10m + add-ons; long-term deal.
2023 — Victor Kristiansen: Leicester City → Bologna; season-long loan; ~€1m loan fee.
2023 — Anton Gaaei: Viborg → Ajax; ~€4.5m + add-ons; five-year contract.
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Services
Contract negotiation (transfers, loans, renewals)
International market placement and club relations
Image rights, sponsorships and brand partnerships
Legal/tax coordination and immigration/relocation support
Performance planning, scouting and career pathway management
PR/communications support and media coaching
Wellbeing, mentoring and injury/rehab coordination
Partner Network
Clubs and pathways frequently involved include Sporting CP, SS Lazio, VfL Wolfsburg, Fiorentina, Salernitana, Norwich City, Molde FK, Bologna, Ajax, Leicester City, FC Midtjylland, F.C. København, Brentford, Sarpsborg 08 and others across Scandinavia and the top-5 leagues.
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Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 30+ cross-border moves across Scandinavia and top-5 leagues.
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Hjulmand to Sporting; Isaksen to Lazio).
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League.
National team clients: Several current Denmark internationals.
Renewal/extension deals: Managed case-by-case (not systematically disclosed).
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Approach & Philosophy
BTAM operates as an experienced, collaborative unit with a clear Scandinavia-to-Europe pipeline. The agency prioritizes early identification and diligent development, then engineers timing-right moves into strong sporting environments. Core values are loyalty, service, and delivering on commitments — for both players and clubs.
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Fees & Transparency
Typical market practice (jurisdiction-dependent): player-side commissions around 3–5% of gross salary (higher percentages possible on lower-value contracts); club-side service fees negotiated per FIFA/DBU frameworks. Dual representation is limited and requires informed written consent. BTAM states compliance with applicable regulations in each market.
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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 — consistent top-league placements and presence of Denmark internationals; verified agency profile on major industry databases.
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Awards/recognition
Verified agency status on leading industry platforms; sustained representation of Danish internationals and regular top-five-league transfers.
