Elite Project Group (EPG)
. UK
€465mm

Key Facts

Name: Elite Project Group (EPG)
Also known as: Elite Project Group Ltd; EPG
Founded: By Emeka Obasi (year not publicly disclosed)
Headquarters: Unit 401, Metropolitan Wharf, 70 Wapping Wall, London E1W 3SS, United Kingdom
Players: 68 total • 22 in top-tier leagues • combined squad value ≈ €465mm
FIFA/FA registration: Emeka Obasi — FIFA-licensed agent
Languages: English
Regions covered: United Kingdom, wider Europe, West Africa/Nigeria


About

Elite Project Group is a full-service football agency focused on identifying, developing and representing elite talent from academy level to the first team. The firm combines career management, transfers and commercial work for Premier League and European clients, with an emphasis on long-term guidance for high-potential players. The agency publicly highlights marquee clients such as Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Alex Iwobi.


Key People

  • Founder & Lead Agent: Emeka Obasi (FIFA-licensed)

  • Licensed agents: Select team (not publicly listed on the site)


Client Roster

Top players (current):

  • Bukayo Saka (Arsenal) — last extension to 2027

  • Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Chelsea) — joined July 2025, contract to 2032

  • Roméo Lavia (Chelsea) — contract to 2030

  • Jadon Sancho (Manchester United)

  • Alex Iwobi (Fulham)

  • Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)

Rising talents / U23:

  • Tyrique George (Chelsea)

  • Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund)

  • Andrew Omobamidele (RC Strasbourg)

  • Darko Gyabi (Leeds United)

Notable former clients: Not consistently disclosed by the agency.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): None publicly listed.


Notable Deals

  • 2025 — Jamie Bynoe-Gittens: Borussia Dortmund → Chelsea, fee undisclosed, contract to 2032

  • 2024 — Eddie Nketiah: Arsenal → Crystal Palace, permanent, contract to 2029

  • 2023 — Folarin Balogun: Arsenal → AS Monaco, ~€30m + up to €10m add-ons; 17.5% sell-on; contract to 2028

  • 2023 — Bukayo Saka: Arsenal contract renewal to 2027

  • 2023 — Alex Iwobi: Everton → Fulham, reported ~£22m; contract to 2028

  • 2023 — Ola Aina: joined Nottingham Forest (free), extended in 2025 to 2028


Services

  • Contract negotiation (players), transfers & loans, and renewals

  • Image rights & sponsorships; brand/commercial partnerships

  • Career planning, mentoring and PR support

  • Legal/tax coordination and immigration support (via partner firms)

  • Relocation, family liaison and welfare support

  • Performance oversight and external analytics as needed


Partner Network

  • Strong club interfaces via current roster: Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Fulham, Crystal Palace, AS Monaco, Nottingham Forest, OGC Nice, RC Strasbourg, Galatasaray

  • Collaborations with commercial brands arranged on a player-by-player basis


Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed: Not centrally published; multiple first-team moves across the Premier League, Ligue 1 and other European leagues since 2023

  • Deals ≥ €10m: At least 3 publicly reported (e.g., Balogun → Monaco; Iwobi → Fulham; Lavia → Chelsea)

  • Clients in top-5 leagues: 22 currently in first tiers

  • National team clients: England, Nigeria, USA, Belgium among others

  • Renewal/extension deals: Examples include Saka (2023) and Aina (2025)


Approach & Philosophy

EPG focuses on early-stage talent identification and long-term development, staying close to families and academy structures before transitioning clients into elite first-team environments. Negotiations are relationship-driven with Premier League and European clubs, while off-pitch branding and mentoring are integrated to support sustainable careers.


Fees & Transparency

Commission structures follow FIFA and FA rules and vary by mandate (player-side vs. club-side) and jurisdiction; specific percentages are not publicly listed by the agency.


Compliance & Reputation

  • Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded for the agency or principal as of August 2025

  • Litigation / disputes: No material public disputes linked to the firm in the past three seasons

  • Media sentiment: Generally positive/neutral—profiled for developing elite English and Nigerian talent and securing high-value moves; heavy youth focus occasionally draws scrutiny typical of top academies


Awards/Recognition

  • Industry recognition driven by client market values and presence in Premier League and top European leagues.