EL CIEL0 Management
Mexico-to-MLS Nexus
Mexico €40mm
Key Facts
Also known as: El C1EL0 Management
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Alfonso Reyes 23, Col. Hipódromo Condesa, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Players: 91 (46 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €40mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed agents
Languages: Spanish; English; German; Portuguese
Regions covered: Mexico, USA, Central America, South America, UK, Europe (Berlin office)
Email: contacto@elcielomanagement.com • Phone: +52 777 363 4090
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elcielomanagement/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065097759835#
About
Mexico-based agency representing footballers and high-performance athletes through its SIR10 methodology, a 360° framework spanning performance, psychology, legal, marketing and finance. Operational hubs across Mexico and a presence in Berlin support cross-border placements, especially Liga MX ↔ MLS/Europe pathways.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Gerardo Sánchez — Chief Executive; owner
Managing Director / Head of Football: Iván de la Rosa — Director of Football
Licensed agents / staff (selection): Eder Hernández; Alejandro Muñoz; Ricardo Acuña; Eduardo Reyes; Elías Servián; Fabrizio Nicolau; Rafael Guillén; Jorge Sánchez
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) — CM
Juan José Purata (Tigres UANL) — CB
Andrés Montaño (Cruz Azul) — CM
Haret Ortega (Santos Laguna) — CB
Ronaldo Nájera (Atlético de San Luis) — AM
Ángel Zaldívar (FC Juárez) — CF
Frank Boya (Club Tijuana) — DM
Luis Rodríguez (Pachuca) — RB
Iván Tona (Tijuana) — CM
Ángel Zapata (Querétaro) — DM
César López (Atlético de San Luis) — GK
Rising talents / U23:
Misael Pedroza (Tampico Madero) — CF
Ramiro Arciga (Tijuana) — (RW)
Alí Avila (Querétaro) — CF
Gael García (León) — LW
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2024 — Andrés Montaño: Mazatlán → Cruz Azul; ~€2.3–3.7m; to 2027
2025 — Haret Ortega: FC Juárez → Santos Laguna; permanent
2024 — Ángel Zaldívar: Guadalajara → FC Juárez; ~€0.9m; to 2025
2025 — Obed Vargas: Seattle Sounders — club option exercised for 2026; extension talks
Services
Player representation and contract negotiation
Transfers/loans and brand/sponsorship deals
Performance: physical prep, nutrition, match analysis, sports science
Psychology, coaching, medical/rehab support
Legal counsel (civil, commercial, labor, sports law)
Finance, insurance, real estate and accounting/tax administration
Partner Network
Seattle Sounders FC; Tigres UANL; Cruz Azul; Santos Laguna; FC Juárez; Club Tijuana; León; Atlético de San Luis; Mazatlán
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 20+ senior/U23 moves
Deals ≥ €10m: None publicly attributed
Clients in top-5 leagues: Growing presence via MLS and European corridors
National team clients: U.S./Mexico youth internationals (e.g., Obed Vargas)
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple domestic renewals; notable option exercise for Vargas
Approach & Philosophy
Holistic, relationship-led management built on the SIR10 framework: development, mental conditioning, legal/financial structure and brand-building. Emphasis on honest guidance and performance monitoring to time step-up moves into MLS and European markets.
Fees & Transparency
Operates under FFAR; fee ranges, dual-representation policy and expense handling not publicly disclosed.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded
Litigation / disputes: None located
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — lifted by high-profile MLS youth and steady Liga MX activity
