Key Facts

Also known as: Claes Agency BV; Claes Agency
Founded: 2018 (Belgium)
Headquarters: Ikaroslaan 1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium
Players: 16 (7 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €75mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agent — Bob Claes (Belgium)
Languages: English; Dutch; French
Regions covered: Belgium; EU top-5 leagues (England, Germany, Italy, Spain); Israel; New Zealand
Email: info@claesagency.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claesagency/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claesagency/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claesagency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/claesagency/

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About

Claes Agency is a Belgium-based FIFA-licensed football agency built around a deliberately small, elite roster. Founded and led by former Standard de Liège CEO Bob Claes, the firm blends club-side experience with player representation to deliver contract negotiation, performance management and full off-pitch support. The approach is quality-first, long-term and highly selective.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Bob Claes — FIFA-licensed Football Agent

• Managing Director / Head of Football: not publicly specified

• Licensed agents: Bob Claes — FIFA-licensed (ID not publicly listed)

• Senior staff: Axel Lawarée; Johnny Peeters; Virginie Mignon; Dimitri Vastenavondt; Scouts — Franek Meulebrouck, Guy Ghysel, Patrick Clabots

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa);

• Wout Faes (Leicester City);

• Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge);

• Alessio Castro-Montes (1. FC Köln);

• Jelle Bataille (Maccabi Haifa);

• Siebe Van der Heyden (KAA Gent)

Rising talents / U23: Jorne Spileers (Club Brugge); Basile Vroninks (RSCA Futures); Noah Radelet (Standard Liège U23); Sebastian Murru (OH Leuven U23); Manu Mocsnik (Jong Genk)

Notable former clients: not publicly documented

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Ruben Peeters (Liverpool FC, Performance Manager); Carl Hoefkens (NAC Breda, Head Coach); Serdal Güvenc (NAC Breda, Assistant); Bernd Thijs (ETO FC Győr, Assistant); Emrullah Güvenc (Jong Genk, Assistant)

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Notable Deals

• 2023 — Youri Tielemans: Leicester City → Aston Villa; free transfer; contract to 2027

• 2022 — Wout Faes: Stade Reims → Leicester City; ~€17–20m; contract to 2027

• 2025 — Alessio Castro-Montes: Union SG → 1. FC Köln; ~€2m; contract to 2028

• 2025 — Jelle Bataille: Royal Antwerp → Maccabi Haifa; free transfer; contract to 2027

• 2025 — Siebe Van der Heyden: RCD Mallorca → KAA Gent; ~€2–3m; multi-year deal

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Services

Contract negotiation; career planning; performance management (tactical analysis, medical & injury prevention); tax & legal guidance; investment guidance; personal assistance & family support; commercial branding; study guidance.

Partner Network

Aston Villa; Leicester City; Club Brugge; KAA Gent; 1. FC Köln; Stade Reims; Maccabi Haifa; plus wider top-5 league relationships.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 5+ (first-team moves)

• Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Faes → Leicester City)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 4+ (Premier League; Bundesliga; others via recent moves)

• National team clients: Belgium (senior)

• Renewal/extension deals: not publicly highlighted

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Approach & Philosophy

Selective by design: a small roster, long-term planning and club-side expertise. Negotiations prioritise the right sporting project and robust protections (sell-ons, add-ons), while holistic player-and-family services free athletes to focus on performance.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission structures not publicly disclosed; operations under FIFA Football Agent Regulations and Belgian federation rules with written mandates and disclosures.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: none publicly reported

• Litigation / disputes: none notable in public domain

• Media sentiment: positive/neutral — frequent coverage of top-flight clients and staff appointments