Key Facts

Also known as: Elifootball; Elite Football – Sport Players
Founded: 2010
Headquarters: Colombia (offices)
Players: 56 (1st tier: 37) — Total market value: €31.85m
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff (IDs not publicly shown)
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian
Regions covered: Colombia, Latin America, Mexico, Argentina, USA, Spain, Israel
Email: comunicaciones@elifootball.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elifootball_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-football-sport-players/
X: https://x.com/elifootball_

About

ELITE FOOTBALL (Elifootball) is a Colombia-based representation agency founded in 2010 that manages professional footballers and coaches. The firm emphasizes discovery and promotion of young talent, pairing contract negotiation expertise with long-term development support. Its roster and recent moves show strong pathways from Colombia into Liga MX, LaLiga, MLS, Argentina and Israel.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: César Tobón — Owner/CEO (FIFA agent).

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

• Licensed agents (selection): Valentina Tobón — Licensed agent.

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Nelson Deossa (Real Betis)

• Díber Cambindo (Necaxa)

• Christian Rivera (Sport Recife)

• Diego Herazo (San Lorenzo)

• Jherson Mosquera (Newell’s Old Boys)

Rising talents / U23:

• Carlos Garcés (LA Galaxy)

• Leyser Chaverra (Independiente Medellín)

• Diego Moreno (Independiente Medellín)

• Kevin Pérez (Deportes Tolima)

• Andrés López (Llaneros FC)

Notable former clients: Not publicly listed.

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

Notable Deals

• 2025 — Nelson Deossa: Monterrey → Real Betis — permanent; reported €14–16m; contract to 2030.

• 2025 — Díber Cambindo: Cruz Azul → Necaxa — permanent; reported ~€3.9m.

• 2025 — Christian Rivera: free agent → Sport Recife — permanent; contract to Dec 2028 (option reported).

• 2025 — Brayan Carabalí: free agent → Beitar Jerusalem — permanent; contract to 2028 (club option +1).

• 2023 — Jherson Mosquera: Deportivo Pereira → Newell’s Old Boys — permanent; four-year deal (70% rights purchased).

Services

• Contract negotiation and transfers/loans (domestic & international)

• Career management and club onboarding

• Image rights, sponsorships and media/PR

• Legal/tax liaison and relocation support

• Scouting and player development programs

Partner Network

• Club pathways evidenced by current/ recent placements: Real Betis, Necaxa, Sport Recife, San Lorenzo, Newell’s Old Boys, LA Galaxy, Independiente Medellín, Deportes Tolima, Beitar Jerusalem.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Not centrally disclosed; multiple first-division moves across LaLiga, Liga MX, Argentina and Israel.

• Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Deossa to Real Betis).

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — LaLiga.

• National team clients: Multiple Colombia senior/youth internationals across the roster.

• Renewal/extension deals: Not publicly consolidated.

Approach & Philosophy

Elifootball frames itself as a long-term “ally” to players and coaches, combining market knowledge with continuous training and development. The agency prioritizes step-up moves into stronger competitions while maintaining player welfare and clear career planning.

Fees & Transparency

Typical industry commissions (often 5–10% depending on jurisdiction and scope). Dual-representation handled per league rules and client consent.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary records found.

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented.

• Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive around recent headline transfers into LaLiga and Liga MX.

Awards/recognition

No public awards listed.