Key Facts

Also known as: DODICI Corporation; Dodici Sports BR (Brazil affiliate)
Founded: 1994
Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Argentina (offices in Portugal, France, Italy, Uruguay & Chile)
Players: 59 (21) • Total market value: €58mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff; agency verified on Transfermarkt since 16/08/2022 (IDs not publicly listed)
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian; working capability in Portuguese & French via regional staff
Regions covered: South America, North America, Europe, Asia, Africa
Email: Not publicly listed; contact via website form / social channels
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dodici_sm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dodicisportsmanagement/

About

Founded by Argentine agent Marcelo Simonian in 1994, DODICI is a multi-market football representation firm with offices across Europe and South America. The agency focuses on both elite placement and talent development, leveraging in-house scouting and international intermediations to move players between South America, Europe, the Middle East and beyond.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Marcelo Simonian (FIFA-licensed)

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Gabriel Martínez (Executive Director); José Carceglia (Executive Director)

• Licensed agents: Hermina Siassia (France); Luca Peluso (Italy); Aram Zinouzi (UAE); Marcelo Simonian (Argentina/Italy). IDs not public.

Client Roster

Top players (current):
Yann Bisseck (Inter Milan); Tomás Cuello (Atlético Mineiro); Almoez Ali (Al-Duhail); Tomás Pérez (FC Porto); Gonzalo Piovi (Cruz Azul); Éver Banega (Newell’s Old Boys).

Rising talents / U23:
Julián Vignolo (Toulouse); Facundo Insfrán (Olimpia U19); Dachi Lordkipanidze (Cremonese); Marino Skelin (Hajduk Split); Alejandro Cichero (Frosinone); Francesco Lattisi (Napoli Primavera); Vladyslav Nagrudnyi (Ospitaletto).

Notable former clients:
Javier Pastore (Palermo/PSG).

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

Notable Deals

• 2011 — Javier Pastore: Palermo → Paris Saint-Germain, permanent; fee ~€42m; multi-year deal.

• 2023 — Yann Bisseck: Aarhus GF → Inter Milan, permanent; reported ~€7m; contract later extended to 2029.

• 2025 — Tomás Pérez: Newell’s Old Boys → FC Porto, permanent; reported €3–4m; contract to 2029.

• 2024 — Gonzalo Piovi: Racing Club → Cruz Azul, permanent; reported ~US$4m; contract to 2026.

• 2024 — Éver Banega: Al Shabab → Newell’s Old Boys, free; contract to Dec 2025.

• 2025 — Tomás Cuello: Athletico Paranaense → Atlético Mineiro, permanent; reported ~€5.75m; contract to 2028.

Services

Contract negotiation and renewals; transfer/loan intermediation; scouting & recruitment; advisory on nutrition and performance coaching; cross-border career planning and placements.

Partner Network

• Clubs & pathways: Inter Milan, FC Porto, Cruz Azul, Atlético Mineiro, Al-Duhail, Ternana, NK Celje, Liverpool (Montevideo), Toulouse, Newell’s Old Boys.

• Scouts/associates: Fabio Ambrosino (Italy), Mariano Trasande (Argentina), Marco Consiglio (Italy), Dominik Maduna (Croatia).

• Legal/medical/marketing: works with local partners in operating countries (not publicly named).

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 6+ documented first-team moves (Serie A, Liga MX, Argentina, Portugal, Qatar).

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0 publicly confirmed in this period.

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 (Serie A – Bisseck).

• National team clients: Yes (e.g., Almoez Ali – Qatar).

• Renewal/extension deals: 1 (Bisseck, Inter to 2029).

Approach & Philosophy

DODICI positions itself as a “representation without borders” shop: long-term career planning, proactive scouting in South America and Europe, and agile placement into top environments. Negotiations are handled by a senior, multilingual team with on-the-ground associates in key markets.

Fees & Transparency

Operates under FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR). Commission structure varies by mandate (player vs. club) and deal type; specific rates are not publicly disclosed by the agency.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly listed.

• Litigation / disputes: Media raised questions around payment flows in the Pastore transfer era (no public sanctions on DODICI).

• Media sentiment: Neutral/mixed — respected for high-profile placements; occasional scrutiny tied to legacy mega-deals.