Elite Project Group (EPG)
Boutique Football Agency
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
Email: info@eliteprojectgroup.co.uk
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eliteprojectgroup
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elite-project-group/
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) – 05.09.2001
Destiny Udogie (Tottenham Hotspur) – 28.11.2002
Jamie Gittens (Chelsea) – 04.03.2006
Roméo Lavia (Chelsea) – 06.01.2004
Alex Iwobi (Fulham) – 03.05.1996
Tyrique George (Chelsea) – 04.02.2006
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest) – 08.10.1996
Jadon Sancho (Aston Villa) – 25.03.2000
Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco) – 03.07.2001
Eddie Nketiah (Crystal Palace) – 30.05.1999
Terem Moffi (OGC Nice) – 25.05.1999
Valentin Atangana (Al-Ahli SFC) – 25.08.2005
Victor Nelsson (Hellas Verona) – 14.10.1998
Josh Maja (West Bromwich Albion) – 27.12.1998
Stephy Mavididi (Leicester City) – 31.05.1998
Andrew Omobamidele (RC Strasbourg Alsace) – 23.06.2002
Chuba Akpom (Ipswich Town) – 09.10.1995
Chido Obi (Manchester United) – 29.11.2007
Anthony Dennis (Göztepe) – 21.06.2004
Joseph Okumu (Stade Reims) – 26.05.1997
Joe Aribo (Southampton) – 21.07.1996
Darko Gyabi (Hull City) – 18.02.2004
Uchenna Ogundu (Alanyaspor) – 12.05.2006
Josh Koroma (Leyton Orient) – 09.11.1998
Tyreece Campbell (Charlton Athletic) – 14.09.2003
Victor Udoh (SK Dynamo České Budějovice) – 18.10.2004
Tariqe Fosu (Northampton Town) – 05.11.1995
Fred Onyedinma (Wycombe Wanderers) – 24.11.1996
Miles Leaburn (Charlton Athletic) – 28.11.2003
Oluwatobiloba Alagbe (Asteras Tripolis) – 24.04.2000
Jadel Katongo (Peterborough United) – 14.09.2004
Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading) – 23.04.2003
Isaac James (FC Alverca) – 28.08.2004
Romeo Akachukwu (Southampton) – 28.07.2006
Germain Miller (Celta Vigo B) – 24.05.2006
Steeve Mvodo Mvodo (Stade Rennais FC B) – 22.03.2007
Lakyle Samuel (Bromley) – 06.05.2006
Princewill Ehibhatiomhan (Swindon Town) – 20.10.2005
Chizzy Ezenwata (Chelsea U18) – 05.09.2008
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 4 publicly reported (e.g., Gittens → Chelsea; 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.
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