Elenko Sports
Global Player Pathways

Brazil

€100mm

Key Facts

Founded: 2014
Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil
Players: 80+ (30+ 1st tier) – €100mm total market value
FIFA/FA registration: Brazil (individual agent licence IDs not publicly listed)
Languages: Portuguese, English
Regions covered: Brazil, Europe, Middle East, North America
Email: contato@elenko.com.br
Phone: +55 11 2639-9543
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenkosports

About

Elenko Sports is a São Paulo-based football agency working across player representation, contract management, and international placements. The agency portfolio spans Brazil and multiple overseas leagues, with a notable share of clients in top-tier competitions. On TransferRoom, Elenko is described as founded in 2014 and labelled as a “Trusted agency,” with Brazil as its primary market and Portugal as a secondary market.

Key People

• Guilherme de Miranda Gonçalves (Guilherme Miranda) – Co-owner

  • Bio: Co-owner listed publicly in major football databases; associated publicly as a partner of the company.

  • Contact: Email contato@elenko.com.br (agency), Phone +55 11 2639-9543 (agency)

  • Social: LinkedIn (Guilherme Miranda – “Sócio na Elenko Sports & Music”)

• Luis Fernando Menezes Garcia (Fernando Garcia) – Co-owner

  • Bio: Co-owner listed publicly in major football databases; named as a partner in Brazilian company registry sources.

  • Contact: Email contato@elenko.com.br (agency), Phone +55 11 2639-9543 (agency)

• José Rocha – Staff

  • Bio: Listed as staff publicly (role not specified on the listing).

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Malcom (Al-Hilal) – 26.02.1997

• Nonato (Fluminense) – 03.03.1998

• Claudinho (Al-Sadd) – 28.01.1997

• Luciano (São Paulo) – 18.05.1993

• Nino (Zenit St. Petersburg) – 10.04.1997

• Robert Renan (Vasco da Gama) – 11.10.2003

• Moisés (CSKA Moscow) – 11.03.1995

• Rwan Cruz (Real Salt Lake) – 20.05.2001

• Rodrigo Dourado (Atlético de San Luis) – 17.06.1994

• Rodrigo Guth (CA Talleres) – 10.11.2000

• Ryan (Corinthians) – 15.07.2003

• Neto Moura (Mirassol) – 06.08.1996

• Dieguinho (Corinthians) – 16.09.2007

• Chrystian Barletta (Sport Recife) – 05.07.2001

• Ivan (Internacional) – 02.07.1997

• Matheus Pereira (Fortaleza) – 25.02.1998

• Lucas Belezi (Athletico Paranaense) – 08.05.2003

• Ismael Silva (Akhmat Grozny) – 01.12.1994

• Lucas Ribeiro (Goiás) – 19.01.1999

• Michel (Moreirense) – 20.05.2003

• Ángel Romero (Corinthians) – 04.07.1992

• Jean Pedroso (Karpaty Lviv) – 28.01.2004

• Óscar Romero (Internacional) – 04.07.1992

• João Tornich (LASK) – 06.11.2002

• Léo Naldi (Criciúma) – 18.08.2001

• Pedrinho (Without Club) – 10.11.1999

• Gabriel Silva (KF Vora) – 03.07.2002

• Pablo Roberto (Fortaleza) – 14.11.1999

• Marlon (Paysandu) – 15.09.1997

• Edenilson (Grêmio) – 18.12.1989

Notable former clients: Not clearly distinguishable from public sources beyond current database listings.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Not publicly listed.

Notable Deals

• 2024 – Nino to Zenit St. Petersburg – permanent move; contract to 30.06.2028 (fee not confirmed here).

• 2025 – Claudinho to Al-Sadd – permanent move; contract to 30.06.2029.

• 2025 – Michel to Moreirense – loan from Palmeiras; term shown to 30.06.2026.

• 2025 – Rwan Cruz to Real Salt Lake – loan from Botafogo; term shown to 30.06.2026 with option to buy.

• 2025 – João Tornich to LASK – loan from Portimonense; option to buy noted.

• 2025 – Moisés at CSKA Moscow – contract extension shown dated 10.10.2025, running to 30.06.2029.

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

• Player representation and contract negotiation

• Transfer strategy (domestic and international)

• Loan placement management

• Career planning and club pathway mapping

• Commercial support (brand and opportunities)

Partner Network

• Club network across Brazil and international markets, with a strong footprint in international club contacts via industry platforms.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• International top-tier placements highlighted by:

  • Nino at Zenit (contract to 2028)

  • Claudinho at Al-Sadd (contract to 2029)

  • Moisés at CSKA Moscow (contract to 2029)

  • Rwan Cruz loan to MLS (Real Salt Lake)

• National team clients: Not systematically published by the agency; individual players may have national team histories on their profiles.

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Approach & Philosophy

Elenko’s public footprint suggests a Brazil-first talent base paired with active outbound pathways, especially into European leagues and other international destinations. Their portfolio mix includes established first-division professionals and younger players positioned for cross-border moves.

Fees & Transparency

Agent fees are typically governed by FIFA’s football agent framework, with fee cap concepts debated and legally contested in some jurisdictions. Commission structures are usually defined per representation agreement and applicable local enforcement.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No agency-specific sanction was identified from widely used public disciplinary news pages reviewed.

• Litigation / disputes: The company name appears on a public court decision index page (details should be verified from the full decision text).

• Media sentiment: Mixed – verify key claims through official documents where possible.

Awards/recognition

• Listed as a “Trusted agency” on TransferRoom.