Key Facts

Also known as: 11+
Founded: 2021
Headquarters: Belgium (not publicly listed)
Players: 28 (11 1st tier) — Total market value: €37mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed (owner listed as “licensed”; license IDs not public)
Languages: English (public comms); others not disclosed
Regions covered: Belgium, Germany, UK, USA; links to North Africa via coaching representation
Email: Not publicly listed
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eleven.plus

About

Eleven Plus is a Belgium-based player & staff representation agency focused on moving domestic talent into higher-visibility leagues and building pathways across the Bundesliga, MLS and the UK. The firm is led by founder/owner Peter Verplancke and works with a compact roster, balancing established first-teamers with U23 prospects. The group also represents coaches and technical staff, broadening placement channels across Europe.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Peter Verplancke — Owner; FIFA-licensed.

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly specified.

• Licensed agents:

  • Brahim Hassounfi (Agent) — (FIFA ID not public).

  • Onur Kaya (Agent; ex-Belgium international youth, ex-Charleroi/Vitesse) — (FIFA ID not public).

  • Geert Mosselmans (Agent) — (FIFA ID not public).

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Hugo Cuypers (Chicago Fire FC)

• Senne Lynen (SV Werder Bremen)

• Fedde Leysen (Union Saint-Gilloise)

• Hugo Siquet (Club Brugge)

• Brian De Keersmaecker (Oxford United)

• Nordin Jackers (Club Brugge)

Rising talents / U23:

• Andreas Verstraeten (Royal Antwerp)

• Jonas Lietaert (KSC Lokeren)

• Arno Herssens (KFC Wambeek-Ternat)

• Dylan Dassy (SK Beveren)

Notable former clients:

• Onur Kaya (Retired)

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• Yannick Euvrard (Brighton & Hove Albion — Technical/Set-Piece Coach)

• Issame Charaï (KVC Westerlo — Head Coach; ex-Morocco U23)

• Christophe Lepoint (KV Kortrijk — Assistant Manager)

Notable Deals

• 2024 — Hugo Cuypers: KAA Gent → Chicago Fire FC; Designated Player, club-record undisclosed fee; contract through 2026 (+ option 2027).

• 2024 — Hugo Siquet: SC Freiburg → Club Brugge; undisclosed fee; contract to 2028.

• 2025 — Elton Kabangu: Union SG → Heart of Midlothian; permanent, undisclosed fee; contract to 2028.

• 2025 — Brian De Keersmaecker: Heracles Almelo → Oxford United; permanent, terms undisclosed (official).

• 2024 → 2025 — Nordin Jackers: OH Leuven → Club Brugge (2024, purchase option activated); extension in 2025 to 2029.

• 2023 → 2025 — Senne Lynen: Union SG → Werder Bremen (2023, fee undisclosed); extension in 2025.

Services

• Contract negotiation & extensions

• Transfers & loans (domestic and international)

• Image rights & sponsorships

• PR/branding & media support

• Legal/tax coordination (via external counsel)

• Relocation, welfare & injury management

• Performance support & analytics for players and staff

Partner Network

• Clubs frequently engaged with: Club Brugge, Union Saint-Gilloise, SV Werder Bremen, Heart of Midlothian, Oxford United, Brighton & Hove Albion.

• Scouts/academies/lawyers/physios: Not publicly listed.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 6+ first-team moves documented publicly (2023–2025).

• Deals ≥ €10m: Possibly 1 (Cuypers club-record fee; amount undisclosed officially).

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 (Bundesliga — Senne Lynen).

• National team clients: 2+ (e.g., Jelle Vossen — Belgium; Issame Charaï — Morocco U23 as staff).

• Renewal/extension deals: 2 (Fedde Leysen to 2029; Nordin Jackers to 2029).

Approach & Philosophy

A compact, relationship-driven model with an emphasis on Belgian talent pathways and smart placements abroad. The staff includes former professionals and current coaches, enabling pragmatic advice on development, role fit and environment. Analytics and data-led inputs inform negotiation strategy and club targeting.

Fees & Transparency

Typical football-agent structures (percentage of salary and/or transfer-related commissions) depending on mandate and jurisdiction; the agency does not publish specific fee scales, dual-representation policies, or expense handling terms. (Industry-standard ranges and caps vary by league and governing body; amounts are case-by-case.)

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public records found.

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly reported.

• Media sentiment: Neutral — coverage focuses on player moves and staff appointments.