Key Facts

Also known as: Elite Management; Elite Management Agency Limited; Elite
Founded: 2011 (United Kingdom)
Headquarters: Lakeview House, 4 Woodbrook Crescent, Billericay, Essex CM12 0EQ, UK • Operational address: 12 Franklin Road, Portslade, East Sussex BN41 1AF, UK
Players: 116 (8 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €76mm
FIFA/FA registration: FA Registered Football Agent — Paul Darren Nicholls (FARA0441; authorisation current) • Company reg. no. 07810784
Languages: English
Regions covered: United Kingdom & Ireland; Spain; wider Europe (Premier League, LaLiga, EFL pathways)
Email: info@elite.gd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elite_mgmt

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About

Elite Management Agency is a UK-based football representation firm focusing on elite first-team players and high-upside prospects across the Premier League, EFL and LaLiga. Founded in 2011, the agency combines contract expertise with long-term career planning, emphasising playing-time pathways and welfare support. A selective roster and hands-on negotiation style underpin its reputation for integrity, quality and commitment.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Paul Darren Nicholls

• Managing Director / Head of Football: not publicly disclosed

• Licensed agents: Paul Darren Nicholls — FA ID FARA0441

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Conor Gallagher (Atlético de Madrid)

• Dan Burn (Newcastle United)

• Joël Veltman (Brighton & Hove Albion)

• Louie Barry (Sheffield United — loan from Aston Villa)

• Conor Townsend (Ipswich Town)

• Harry Darling (Norwich City)

Rising talents / U23:

• Divin Mubama (Stoke City — loan from Manchester City)

• Ethan Pye (Stockport County)

• Emmanuel Uchegbu (Crown Legacy FC)

• Ben Winterburn (Barnet FC)

Notable former clients: John Terry (Chelsea, retired)

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Luke Williams (manager, free agent)

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Notable Deals

• 2024 — Conor Gallagher: Chelsea → Atlético de Madrid; permanent; ~€40–42m; contract to 2029

• 2025 — Dan Burn: Newcastle United — contract extension (renewal) to 2027

• 2025 — Harry Darling: Swansea City → Norwich City; free transfer; three-year deal (option included)

• 2025 — Divin Mubama: Manchester City → Stoke City; season-long loan (to 2026)

• 2025 — Louie Barry: Aston Villa → Sheffield United; season-long loan (2025/26)

• 2024 — Conor Townsend: West Bromwich Albion → Ipswich Town; permanent; two-year contract (to 2026)

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Services

Contract negotiation; international transfers/loans; career planning; image rights & sponsorships; PR/branding; legal/tax coordination; relocation & family support; performance and data input; wellbeing & injury management; post-career planning.

Partner Network

Active pathways and placements with clubs including Atlético de Madrid, Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Ipswich Town, Norwich City, Stoke City, Portsmouth, Stevenage, and Stockport County; supported by scouting, legal and medical partners across the UK and Europe.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 10+ first-team/U23 moves publicly documented

• Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Gallagher → Atlético)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 3+ (Premier League, LaLiga)

• National team clients: England; Netherlands (current/former)

• Renewal/extension deals: 2+ (e.g., Burn to 2027; Veltman to 2026)

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Approach & Philosophy

Selective-roster management with an emphasis on club fit, progression plans and protective clauses (sell-ons, performance bonuses). The agency prioritises transparent communication with players and families, aligning sporting objectives with long-term value creation.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission ranges not publicly disclosed; representation conducted under FIFA Agent Regulations and The FA’s Football Agent Regulations with written mandates and disclosure requirements.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded

• Litigation / disputes: No notable public cases

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive — regular coverage around high-profile transfers and renewals