Classico Sports Management
Elite French Representation

France

€210mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Classico; Classico Sports Management SAS
Founded: 2011
Headquarters: 14 rue de Marignan, 75008 Paris, France
Players: 41 (29 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €210mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed football agents on staff; FFF-licensed intermediary: Jonathan Maarek; agency profile verified since 24 May 2022
Languages: French, English
Regions covered: France; Benelux; United Kingdom; Germany; Italy; Switzerland; North America (USA/MLS); Middle East
Email: contact@classicosports.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classico.sports/
X: https://x.com/ClassicoSportsM
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@classico.football
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-maarek-6b4004a2/

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About

Classico is a Paris-based boutique agency founded in 2011 by Jonathan Maarek. The firm operates a 360° model — career management, legal affairs, marketing/PR, club relations, performance and logistics — delivered by a team of 20+ specialists. Its roster spans Ligue 1, the Premier League, the Bundesliga, the Jupiler Pro League and MLS, with a focus on long-term, individualized career mapping.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Jonathan Maarek — Agent/President.

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly disclosed.

• Licensed agents: Jonathan Maarek — FFF-licensed; FIFA-licensed football agent.

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Guillaume Restes [Toulouse FC]

• Iliman Ndiaye [Everton]

• Romain Faivre [AFC Bournemouth]

• Bafodé Diakité [AFC Bournemouth]

• Keito Nakamura [Stade de Reims]

• Han-Noah Massengo [FC Augsburg]

• Chrislain Matsima [FC Augsburg]

• Jordan Amavi [Stade Brestois]

Rising talents / U23 (selection):

• Enzo Sternal [RSC Anderlecht]

• Mamadou Sarr [Strasbourg]

• Mathis Amougou [Strasbourg]

• Christian Mawissa [AS Monaco]

• Ilay Camara [RSC Anderlecht]

• Antoine Joujou [Parma]

• Patrick Ouotro [AS Nancy Lorraine]

Notable former clients: Not publicly maintained by the agency.

Coaches/Staff represented (selection):

• Julien Stéphan [Head Coach, Queens Park Rangers]

• Habib Beye [Head Coach, Stade Rennais]

• Karel Geraerts [Head Coach, Stade de Reims]

• Gérald Baticle [Coach, France U21]

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Bafodé Diakité: Lille → AFC Bournemouth; ~€35m + €5m add-ons; five-year contract.

• 2025 — Han-Noah Massengo: Burnley → FC Augsburg; permanent transfer; long-term deal.

• 2025 — Chrislain Matsima: AS Monaco → FC Augsburg; buy option triggered; contract to 2029.

• 2024 — Jordan Amavi: free agent → Stade Brestois; free transfer.

• 2024 — Iliman Ndiaye: Olympique de Marseille → Everton; reported ~£16.9–20m; long-term deal.

• 2023 — Keito Nakamura: LASK → Stade de Reims; ~€10m; five-year contract.

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Services

• Contract negotiation & renewals

• Domestic/international transfers & loans

• Legal/tax coordination; immigration & relocation

• Marketing/PR & brand partnerships

• Club relations & pathway management

• Performance support (analysis, logistics, wellbeing)

Partner Network

• Clubs & academies (recent roster/placements): Toulouse FC; Everton; AFC Bournemouth; LOSC Lille; Stade de Reims; FC Augsburg; AS Monaco; RSC Anderlecht; Union Saint-Gilloise; Amiens SC; Hammarby IF; AS Nancy Lorraine; Al-Wasl.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Dozens across Ligue 1, Premier League, Bundesliga, Jupiler Pro League & MLS.

• Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Diakité ~€35m; Nakamura ~€10m; Ndiaye ~£16.9–20m).

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Regular presence (France, England, Germany, Italy).

• National team clients: France youth/senior and other internationals.

• Renewal/extension deals: Managed case-by-case (not systematically disclosed).

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Approach & Philosophy

Classico emphasizes individualized roadmaps and “internalizing the value chain” to deliver end-to-end support: sporting strategy, legal, marketing, performance and logistics — all coordinated by a single team. The negotiation approach is relationship-driven and data-aware, prioritizing long-term stability and timely step-ups.

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Fees & Transparency

Typical market ranges (jurisdiction-dependent): player-side ~3–5% of gross salary; club-side up to ~10% of transfer compensation where permitted. Dual representation only with informed written consent; operations aligned with FIFA Agents Regulations and relevant national FA rules.

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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 — recognized for elite Ligue 1/Premier League deals and verified presence on leading industry platforms.

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Awards/recognition

Featured case study on TransferRoom; verified agency profile on major industry databases.