Key Facts

Also known as: DV7 Group (sports management arm)
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
Headquarters: New York (USA) - 239 West 14th Street, New York, NY, 10011 and Spain - Avda. Cortes Valencianas, 17 - Entresuelo Izq. Pta. 2, 46015 Valencia, España
Players: 48 (1st tier: 15) — Total market value: €29mm
FIFA/FA registration: Multiple FIFA-licensed agents on staff
Languages: Spanish, English
Regions covered: Europe (Spain, Portugal, Greece), North America (USA, Mexico), South America (Colombia, Brazil)
Email: info@dv7group.com
Phone: +1 (347) 975-5278 (US), +57 (300) 854-5320 (Colombia)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dv7management
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dv7group/
X: https://x.com/DV7Management

About

DV7 Management is the representation arm within the DV7 Group ecosystem built around David Villa’s football ventures. The group operates academies and management services across the U.S. and Spain, pairing player representation with development, marketing and operations support. DV7 Soccer confirms the group footprint (New York, Madrid) and the DV7 method roots in Spanish coaching methodology.

Key People

• Co-Founders: David Villa and Víctor Oñate

• Executive Directors: Pablo García Cuervo and Jaime Quintero

• Director of Football: Raúl Lozano

• Licensed agents (selection): Víctor Oñate (Owner); Jaime Quintero (Executive Director); Miguel Bonilla; Enrique Cortina; Juan Felipe Hurtado; Javier Pérez; David Lombán

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

• Víctor Gómez (SC Braga)

• Pedro Chirivella (Panathinaikos FC)

• Abel Ruiz (Girona FC)

• Iván Azón (Ipswich Town)

• Stefan Medina (CF Monterrey)

• Rony Lopes (Tondela)

• Alejandro Granados (Club Brugge)

• Matthew Corcoran (Nashville SC)

• Lucas Cañizares (CD Tondela)

• Samir Mayo (CD La Equidad Seguros)

• Juan Ramirez (Millonarios FC)

• Miguelete (CE Sabadell FC)

• Davi Alexandre (CF Benidorm)

• Yeimar Mosquera (Aston Villa U21)

Notable former clients: Not publicly consolidated.

Coaches/Staff represented:

• Davide Ancelotti (Botafogo — head coach) · Guillermo Barros Schelotto (Vélez Sarsfield — head coach) · Juan Carlos Garrido (MC Oran — head coach) · José Luis Oltra (manager) · Josep Gombau (manager) · Álvaro Gómez-Rey (Al-Qadsiah — assistant)

Notable Deals

• 2025 — Pedro Chirivella: FC Nantes → Panathinaikos — permanent; two-year deal to June 2027

• 2025 — Davide Ancelotti: appointed Botafogo head coach — contract through Dec 2026

• 2025 — Guillermo Barros Schelotto: appointed Vélez Sarsfield head coach — contract to Dec 2026

• 2024 — Abel Ruiz: SC Braga → Girona FC — permanent; five-year contract to June 2029

Services

• Career management and contract negotiation (transfers, loans, renewals)

• Legal support, communications/branding and commercial partnerships

• Player development pipeline via DV7 academies and network methodology

Partner Network

Recent/active pathways: Girona FC, SC Braga, Panathinaikos, CF Monterrey, AEK Athens, LA Galaxy, Ipswich Town, Botafogo, Vélez Sarsfield, Al-Qadsiah.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Dozens across LaLiga, Liga Portugal, MLS, Liga MX, Greece

• Deals ≥ €10m: Not publicly attributed to DV7 Management in this span

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — LaLiga (Girona)

• National team clients: Multiple senior/youth internationals within roster

• Renewal/extension deals: Not centrally consolidated

Approach & Philosophy

DV7 blends representation with a development-first mindset, leveraging the DV7 academy network and Spanish methodology to prioritize minutes, progression and fit before step-up moves. Negotiation style emphasizes stability and long-term value creation across Europe and the Americas.

Fees & Transparency

Typical commission ranges (~5–10%, mandate/jurisdiction dependent). Dual representation handled with written consent under FIFA/league rules.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public records found

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented

• Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive, driven by top-flight player moves and high-profile staff appointments

Awards/recognition

No public awards listed.