Elite Sports Management MX
Liga MX–MLS Bridge

Mexico

€64mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Elite Sports Management; Elite Sports/Manfredi Caleca
Founded: not publicly disclosed (active since at least 2022)
Headquarters: Guadalajara, Mexico (operational base)
Players: 105 (39 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €64mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff — Manfredi Caleca (Owner/Agent). Operates under FMF (Mexico) jurisdiction.
Languages: Spanish; English
Regions covered: Mexico (Liga MX, Expansión); USA/MLS; CONCACAF
Email: not publicly listed (primary contact via official Instagram)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitesports.mng/

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About

Elite Sports Management MX is a Mexico-based football agency focused on representing established Liga MX players and North American dual-national talents making the step between MLS and Liga MX. With a large domestic roster and growing CONCACAF footprint, the agency blends contract work, placement strategy and day-to-day support to secure upward moves and minutes for first-team profiles.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Manfredi Caleca — Owner & FIFA-licensed agent

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Manfredi Caleca

• Licensed agents:

  • Manfredi Caleca — FIFA-licensed (ID not publicly listed)

• Agents / Representatives (publicly active):

  • Jonathan Trejo — Agent & sports lawyer

  • Uriel Morales — Football agent

  • Mauro Arias — Football agent (CDMX)

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Client Roster (teams in brackets)

Top players (current):

• Efraín Álvarez (Guadalajara)

• Cade Cowell (Guadalajara)

• Alan Cervantes (Club América)

• Ricardo Chávez (CF Monterrey)

• Jeremy Márquez (Cruz Azul)

• Alán Montes (Sporting Kansas City)

• Fernando Beltrán (Club León)

• Osvaldo Rodríguez (Tigres UANL)

Rising talents / U23:

• Jordán Carrillo (Santos Laguna)

• Diego Campillo (Guadalajara)

• Rodrigo López (Pumas UNAM)

• Santiago Muñóz (Sporting Kansas City)

• Alejandro Andrade (Necaxa)

Notable former clients: not publicly documented

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): not publicly documented

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Jeremy Márquez: Atlas → Cruz Azul; permanent; reported ~$4.5–5m; contract to 2029.

• 2025 — Ricardo Chávez: Atlético San Luis → CF Monterrey; permanent; fee undisclosed.

• 2025 — Efraín Álvarez: Club Tijuana → Guadalajara; permanent; reported ~€6.3m; duration undisclosed.

• 2025 — Alán Montes: Necaxa → Sporting Kansas City; loan to Dec 2025 with option to buy.

• 2025 — Alan Pulido: Sporting Kansas City → Guadalajara; permanent; fee undisclosed.

• 2024 — Cade Cowell: San Jose Earthquakes → Guadalajara; permanent; reported ~$4m + add-ons; sell-on retained.

• 2024 — Osvaldo Rodríguez: León → Tigres UANL; permanent; 4-year contract.

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Services

Contract negotiation; domestic & international transfers/loans; image rights & sponsorships; PR/branding; legal/tax coordination; relocation & family support; performance planning; video/scouting and analytics support.

Partner Network

Strong working links across Liga MX and MLS: Guadalajara, América, Monterrey, Tigres, León, Santos, Cruz Azul, Pumas; MLS clubs including Sporting Kansas City and San Jose Earthquakes; plus partner scouts, lawyers, physios and marketing providers in Mexico and the U.S.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 15+

• Deals ≥ €10m: 0

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 0 (focus on Liga MX/MLS)

• National team clients: Mexico senior; United States senior/U-23

• Renewal/extension deals: several, not all publicly disclosed

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Approach & Philosophy

Elite Sports Management MX prioritises pathway-fit and playing time in Mexico/MLS, then structures sell-ons, options and performance bonuses to protect value. The group uses scouting video, data points and club-fit analysis to map stepwise moves, while maintaining close day-to-day support for players and families.

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Fees & Transparency

Commissions aligned with FFAR and FMF practice; dual representation used only with informed, written consent. Image-rights and reimbursable expenses handled via separate agreements with prior disclosure.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: none publicly recorded

• Litigation / disputes: none notable in the public domain

• Media sentiment: neutral-to-positive — consistent Liga MX presence; steady MLS↔Liga MX moves