Carlos Leite Sports
Brazilian Talent Exporters

Brazil

€180mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Carlos Leite Sports Management; Carlos Leite Sports
Founded: Active for 20+ years (current operation verified since 2023)
Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Players: 47 (21 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €180mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff
Languages: Portuguese (primary), English, Spanish, Italian
Regions covered: Brazil/CONMEBOL; Europe (England, Portugal, Italy, Türkiye, Russia); North America (USA/MLS); Asia (South Korea)
Email: contato@carlosleite.com.br
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlosleitesports/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/carlos-leite-sports-management/posts/
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About

Brazil-based Carlos Leite Sports is a boutique football agency specialising in career management and high-level intermediation for elite and emerging Brazilian talent. The firm’s footprint spans Brazil, Europe, MLS and selected Asian leagues, with a portfolio that includes Premier League, Süper Lig and Brasileirão athletes. Public materials emphasise “gestão de carreira” (career management) and end-to-end transfer support.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Carlos Leite — Owner/Lead agent

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Renato Costa & Phillipe Boaz — Executive Directors

• Licensed agents (selection): Roger Ferreira; Danilo Nuñes

• Partner / Scouting: João Gabriel Demeneghi (Partner); José Benedito & Glaucio Bastos (Scouts)

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• André [Wolverhampton Wanderers]

• Joao Gomes [Wolverhampton Wanderers]

• Gabriel Sara [Galatasaray]

• Paulinho [Palmeiras]

• Anderson Talisca [Fenerbahçe]

• Gabriel Pec [LA Galaxy]

• Ayrton Lucas [Flamengo]

• Cássio [Cruzeiro] • Fagner [Cruzeiro]

• Luan Garcia [Deportivo Toluca]

Rising talents / U23 (selection):

• Matías Galarza [River Plate]

• Riquelme [Vasco da Gama] • GB [Vasco da Gama]

• João Costa [Fortaleza U20] • Wanyson [Vasco U20]

Notable former clients: Not publicly curated by the agency.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Not publicly listed.

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Notable Deals

• 2024 — André: Fluminense → Wolves; widely reported ~€22–25m; five-year deal to 2029; official announcement 30 Aug 2024

• 2024 — Gabriel Pec: Vasco da Gama → LA Galaxy; club-record ~$10m (+ incentives); five-year deal to 2028

• 2025 — Gerson: Flamengo → Zenit St. Petersburg; reported €25m clause; contract to 2030

• 2025 — Anderson Talisca: Al Nassr → Fenerbahçe; transfer completed late Jan 2025; 1.5-year agreement reported

• 2024 — Gabriel Sara: Norwich City → Galatasaray; fee undisclosed; contract to 2029

• 2024 — Luan Garcia: Palmeiras → Deportivo Toluca; permanent transfer mid-June 2024

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Services

• Contract negotiation (transfers, loans, renewals)

• Career management & pathway planning

• Image rights, sponsorships & brand partnerships

• Legal/tax coordination; immigration & relocation support

• Scouting/network placement across Brazil, Europe, MLS & Asia

Partner Network

Active club relationships reflected by recent placements with Wolves, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Flamengo, Vasco da Gama, LA Galaxy, Cruzeiro, Deportivo Toluca, River Plate and others.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Dozens across Brazil, Europe, MLS and Asia

• Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple — e.g., André (€22–25m), Gabriel Pec ($10m)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — Premier League (Wolves)

• National team clients: Brazil (senior & youth selections)

• Renewal/extension deals: e.g., Gerson renewal at Flamengo to 2030 prior to move

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Approach & Philosophy

Relationship-led representation with a Brazil-to-Europe/MLS pipeline, focusing on long-term development and decisive execution at key career moments. Public comms highlight 360° support and constant proximity to clients.

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Fees & Transparency

Typical market ranges (jurisdiction-dependent): player-side commissions around 3–5% of gross salary; club-side fees negotiated per FIFA/national FA frameworks; dual representation only with informed written consent. (Rules vary by country under evolving FFAR/NFAR implementations.)

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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 — verified agency, regular deals into top divisions

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