DC International Sports Management (DC Sport)
Cross-Border Pathways

Germany

€16mm

Key Facts

Also known as: DC Sport, DCI Sports (North America)
Founded: 10.01.2017
Headquarters: Cologne (Köln), Germany
Players: 50+ (9) – Total market value: €16mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed, the FA – Benjamin Dorgathen (FARA0808)
Languages: German, English
Regions covered: DACH, Central Europe, North America
Email: info@dcsport.net
Phone: +49 (0) 221 98655001; +49 (0) 151 56111166

About

DC International Sports Management GmbH – branded as DC Sport – is a Cologne-based player representation and career-management agency built around a small, hands-on team. The agency positions itself as international by design, with client activity spanning Germany and neighboring European leagues as well as North America. Its service set centers on transfer execution, contract work, and off-pitch career planning through a partner network.

Key People

• Benjamin Dorgathen (Owner, licensed agent) – Founder/owner and lead agent; Germany-based, runs day-to-day representation work and negotiations.

  • Contacts: info@dcsport.net | +49 (0) 221 98655001

  • Registration: The FA – FARA0808

• Jeremy Dow (Partner, licensed agent) – Partner/agent with a strong North American footprint; linked as “DCI Sports North …” for Canadian clients.

  • Contacts: info@dcsport.net | +49 (0) 221 98655001

• Marcus Olbrich (Partner, licensed agent) – Partner/agent supporting international player management and deal work within the group.

  • Contacts: info@dcsport.net | +49 (0) 221 98655001

• Thomas Pertl (Partner and Agent) – Listed as an agency agent.

• Severin Stadler (Partner and Agent) – Listed as an agency agent.

Licensed agents

• Benjamin Dorgathen – The FA: FARA0808

• Other licensing/ID numbers: not consistently published in open sources for each listed agent (public registers vary by association).

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

• Andrew Irving (Sparta Prague) – 13.05.2000

• Daniel Richter (Arminia Bielefeld) – 08.04.2008

• Peter Remmert (FC Schalke 04) – 09.07.2005

• Tim Breithaupt (Fortuna Düsseldorf) – 07.02.2002

• Bastian Allgeier (Hannover 96) – 18.02.2002

• Osaze De Rosario (Seattle Sounders FC) – 19.07.2001

• Nicolas Wimmer (Wolfsberger AC) – 15.03.1995

• Sinan Karweina (FC Luzern) – 29.03.1999

• Zachary Brault-Guillard (FC Lugano) – 30.12.1998

• Elias Egouli (Fortuna Düsseldorf) – 06.08.2002

• Arne Sicker (Arminia Bielefeld) – 17.04.1997

• Artur Degraf (FC Bayern Munich II) – 22.07.2006

• David Heindl (FC Bayern Munich II) – 25.06.2004

• Magnus Dalpiaz (FC Bayern Munich II) – 20.02.2007

• Tim Köhler (VfB Stuttgart II) – 02.05.2005

• Noah Abatneh (Atlético Ottawa) – 28.09.2004

• Oliver Wähling (FC Blau-Weiss Linz) – 06.09.1999

• Keanan Bennetts (Notts County) – 09.03.1999

• Yannick Tonye (Viktoria Köln) – 18.09.2004

• Karim Affo (Fortuna Düsseldorf) – 05.04.2006

• Christian Huetz (WSG Tirol) – 03.07.2006

• Evan Brown (SSV Ulm 1846 U19) – 09.06.2007

• Jakob Sachse (FC Schalke 04 II) – 20.04.2006

• Seok-ju Hong (Rot-Weiß Oberhausen) – 07.05.2003

• Matthias Wetschka (FC Blau-Weiss Linz) – 08.02.2005

• Simon Breuer (SV Rödinghausen) – 05.03.2003

• Erik Herrmann (FSV Budissa Bautzen) – 18.09.2004

• Christian Greco-Taylor (Pacific FC) – 20.02.2005

• Petar Lela (Bonner SC) – 17.03.1994

• Jannick Theißen (SC Fortuna Köln) – 07.01.1998

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• Denny Krcmarek (Athletic Coach – Austria U21)

Notable Deals

• 2026 – Andrew Irving to Sparta Prague (joined 18.01.2026) – €1.5m

• 2025 – Tim Breithaupt to Fortuna Düsseldorf (joined 01.09.2025) – loan transfer

• 2024 – Zachary Brault-Guillard to FC Lugano (joined 01.07.2024) – free transfer

Services

• Player representation and contract negotiation

• Transfer planning and execution

• Career strategy, club placement, and pathway management

• Partner-led support across legal/administration and off-pitch topics

Partner Network

• Club-side and league contacts across Germany and international markets, aligned with the agency’s Europe–North America positioning.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 5+

• Deals ≥ €10m: No ≥€10m fees were confirmed in the retrieved snapshots.

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Not summarized as a single figure in the retrieved snapshots.

• National team clients: Andrew Irving (Scotland international).

• Renewal/extension deals: 5+.

Approach & Philosophy

DC Sport presents itself as a boutique, cross-border operator – focusing on targeted placements and progression pathways rather than pure volume. The client map suggests a mix of developing players alongside senior professionals, with Europe–North America connectivity through partners.

Fees & Transparency

• Typical commission ranges: Not disclosed publicly in the retrieved sources.

• FIFA FFAR context: Commission caps and their applicability have been subject to ongoing legal challenges and jurisdiction-specific enforcement.

• Dual representation and conflicts: Should follow the applicable association framework per deal and jurisdiction; no agency-specific public policy was found in the retrieved sources.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary sanctions were identified in the retrieved source set.

• Litigation / disputes: No public litigation/dispute summary was identified in the retrieved source set.

• Media sentiment: Neutral – coverage in the retrieved sources is primarily informational.