Key Facts

Also known as: DH Sports Consulting; Dirk Hebel Sportsconsulting GmbH & Co. KG
Founded: 2019 (Germany)
Headquarters: Dürener Straße 341, 50935 Köln (Cologne), Germany
Players: 50 (12 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €73mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agent on staff — Dirk Hebel; pre-registered with DFB (Germany); company registered in Cologne (HRA 35262)
Languages: German; English
Regions covered: Germany; EU top-5 (England, Italy, Germany); Turkey; USA/MLS; Brazil
Email: info@dh-sportsconsulting.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dirk-hebel-780356106/

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About

DH Sports Consulting is a Germany-based boutique agency led by former pro Dirk Hebel. The firm runs a lean, senior-led model that blends Bundesliga know-how with international reach, placing elite players and U23 prospects across Europe, MLS and South America. The approach emphasizes sporting fit, robust contract structures and long-term, 360° player care.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Dirk Hebel

• Managing Director / Head of Football: not publicly specified

• Licensed agents: Dirk Hebel; Miro Diallo; Darren Freeman

• Senior staff/scouting: René Wachsmuth; Serkan Okta; Sascha Dreist

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Youri? — (omit)

• Marco Reus (LA Galaxy)

• Ismail Jakobs (Galatasaray)

• Salih Özcan (Borussia Dortmund)

• Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo FC)

• Marcel Hartel (St. Louis CITY SC)

• Marc-Oliver Kempf (Como 1907)

Rising talents / U23:

• Marten Winkler (Hertha BSC)

• Daniel Kelly (Millwall)

• Mattes Hansen (SC Paderborn 07)

• Michel Ludwig (Helmond Sport)

• Marvin Obuz (Rot-Weiss Essen)

• Ali Loune (RWDM)

Notable former clients: Historical representation includes high-profile Bundesliga names (public domain references); current portfolio above.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• Lars Stindl (Germany U20 — Assistant Manager)

• Alexander Ende (Preußen Münster — Head Coach)

• Benjamin Hoffmann (Mainz 05 II — Head Coach)

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Ismail Jakobs: AS Monaco → Galatasaray; loan with mandatory buy; ~€8m total; contract to 2027

• 2025 — Joel Pohjanpalo: Venezia → Palermo; permanent; ~€4.8m; contract to 2029

• 2025 — Tom Krauß: Mainz 05 → 1. FC Köln; season-long loan (2025/26) with option

• 2024 — Marco Reus: Borussia Dortmund → LA Galaxy; free transfer; contract to 2026

• 2024 — Marc-Oliver Kempf: Hertha BSC → Como 1907; permanent; contract to 2027

• 2024 — Marcel Hartel: FC St. Pauli → St. Louis CITY SC; free transfer; DP deal to 2028

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Services

Contract negotiation; domestic & international transfers/loans; image rights & sponsorships; PR/branding & media; legal/tax coordination; relocation & family support; data-informed performance input; injury/rehab liaison; post-career planning.

Partner Network

Active pathways with clubs such as Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, LA Galaxy, Grêmio, Palermo, Venezia, Como 1907, Hertha BSC, 1. FC Köln, Kaiserslautern, and Preußen Münster, plus a network of scouts, lawyers, medics and performance specialists in Germany and abroad.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 10+ first-team/U23 moves publicly documented

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 2–3 (Premier League/Bundesliga/Serie A)

• National team clients: Germany; Türkiye; Senegal

• Renewal/extension deals: 1+ (e.g., Braithwaite renewal at Grêmio)

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Approach & Philosophy

Selective-roster, relationship-driven representation with Bundesliga roots and international reach. Scouting emphasizes development and minutes, with negotiation strategies focused on sell-ons, add-ons, buy-back/option mechanics and risk-balanced contract lengths to preserve upside.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission ranges not publicly disclosed. Operations follow FIFA Football Agent Regulations and DFB rules, with written mandates, conflict disclosures (dual representation where permitted) and itemised expense practices by agreement.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded

• Litigation / disputes: None notable in public domain

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive — regular coverage around Bundesliga/Serie A/MLS-linked moves