ESAM – European Sport Agency Müller
Czech Elite Hub

Czechia

€26mm

Key Facts

Also known as: ESAM; ESAM – sportovní agentura s.r.o.; European Sport Agency Muller
Founded: 2012 (incorporated 17 March 2012)
Headquarters: Břehová 209/6, 110 00 Prague 1 – Josefov, Czech Republic
Players: 80+ (1st tier: 27) – Total market value: €26mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA licensed agent Jiří Müller; Czech FA players agent licence previously suspended for administrative reasons and later reinstated
Languages: Czech, English
Regions covered: Czech Republic and Central Europe
Email: office@mulleragent.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/esam.agency

About

ESAM – European Sport Agency Müller is one of the most visible Czech football agencies, founded and owned by former youth international Jiří Müller after his early work with Zdeněk Nehoda’s agency.

ESAM focuses on top level representation in the Czech First League and Chance Liga while placing players and coaches across Europe, mainly Czechia. The agency combines a strong domestic base with international links through Müller’s long term relationships with figures such as Pavel Nedvěd and the Raiola/Pimenta network, and it is known for a heavy emphasis on data and video scouting under its “ESAM boy” brand.

Key People

• CEO / Founder:

  • Jiří Müller – founder and owner of ESAM, former Czech youth international, previously worked under Zdeněk Nehoda before launching his own agency; long term associate of Pavel Nedvěd and the Raiola/Pimenta network.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jiri_muller_

• Managing Director / Head of Football:

  • Role led directly by Jiří Müller, who oversees senior football deals and coach representation, including key contracts for Jindřich Trpišovský and other leading Czech coaches.

• Licensed agents:

  • Jiří Müller – FIFA licensed agent and Czech FA registered intermediary, licence reinstated after a temporary suspension related to administrative issues.

• Key staff:

  • Jakub Konečný – head of analytics and scouting, leading data and video based talent identification across Czech youth and senior competitions.
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakub_konecny

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current)

• Jaroslav Zelený (AC Sparta Prague) – 20/08/1992

• Lukáš Červ (FC Viktoria Plzeň) – 10/04/2001

• David Douděra (Slavi Prague) – 31/05/1998

• Michal Beran (Sigma Olomouc) – 22/08/2000

• Mikuláš Konečný (FK Pardubice) – 02/06/2006

• Matyáš Vojta (Mladá Boleslav) – 26/02/2004

• Robert Hrubý (Bohemians 1905) – 27/04/1994

• Patrik Le Giang (Cong An Ho Chi Minh City FC) – 08/09/1992

• Mick van Buren (FC Hradec Králové) – 24/08/1992

• Václav Pilař (FC Hradec Králové) – 13/10/1988

• Matěj Valenta (FC Viktoria Plzeň) – 09/02/2000

• Matěj Chaluš (FC Baník Ostrava) – 02/02/1998

• Damian van der Haar (PEC Zwolle) – 16/01/2004

• Jiří Sláma (Sigma Olomouc) – 08/01/1999

• Jan Král (Sigma Olomouc) – 05/04/1999

• Daniel Mareček (FK Teplice) – 30/05/1998

• Vojtěch Patrák (FK Pardubice) – 18/03/2000

• Lukáš Moudrý (AC Sparta Prague B) – 19/01/2007

• Roman Horák (AC Sparta Prague B) – 25/02/2005

• Jérémy Rebibo (AC Sparta Prague B) – 03/10/2005

• Ondřej Sprinz (AC Sparta Prague B) – 16/05/2003

• Martin Suchomel (AC Sparta Prague) – 11/09/2002

• Marek Havran (FC Baník Ostrava) – 07/10/2006

• Tomáš Zlatohlávek (FC Baník Ostrava) – 22/05/2000

• Petr Hodouš (FC Slovan Liberec) – 19/12/2003

• Dominik Fišer (FC Viktoria Plzeň B) – 18/12/2001

• Kenny Ogboi (FC Slovan Liberec B) – 28/01/2005

• David Tomas (ABC Braník) – 23/02/2005

• Jakub Zeronik (FC Táborsko) – 11/02/2001

• Filip Lehký (Mladá Boleslav) – 20/06/2002

• Nicola Penner (Mladá Boleslav) – 19/06/2001

Notable former clients

• Tomáš Necid – Czech international striker whose key contracts and moves were negotiated with Müller’s involvement.

• Tomáš Sivok – former Czech national team defender.

• Lukáš Vácha – former Sparta Prague midfielder and Czech international.

Coaches / Staff represented

• Jindřich Trpišovský (SK Slavia Praha head coach)

• David Horejš (FC Hradec Králové head coach)

• Aleš Křeček (Czech Republic U20 head coach)

Notable Deals

• 2024 – Lukáš Červ and Matěj Valenta from SK Slavia Praha to FC Viktoria Plzeň – permanent transfers as part of the Jindřich Staněk deal to Slavia, both signing contracts until 2027, considered one of the key Czech domestic moves of the 2023–24 and 2024 winter window.

• 2025 – Jindřich Trpišovský contract extension with SK Slavia Praha – new deal keeping the coach in Prague at least until 2029.

• 2025 – Marek Havran long term extension at FC Baník Ostrava – highly rated Czech U21 winger signing through 2029, presented by ESAM as a flagship “ESAM boy” success.

• 2025 – Petr Hodouš from SK Dynamo České Budějovice to FC Slovan Liberec – right back’s step up to the Czech top flight on a long term contract.

• 2024 – Patrik Le Giang to Cong An Ho Chi Minh City FC – move to an ambitious Vietnamese club, illustrating ESAM’s Asian reach.

• 2024 – Central midfield reshaping at Viktoria Plzeň – transfers of Červ and Valenta, with ESAM continuing to work on potential outbound opportunities for Červ to stronger European leagues.

• Historic – Tomáš Necid’s CSKA Moscow contract extension to 2015 and later career moves negotiated by Müller during the peak of the striker’s career.

Services

• Player and coach representation – long term career planning, contract negotiation and renegotiation.

• Domestic and international transfers – transfers and loans within Czech leagues and to foreign clubs in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

• Commercial partnerships – sponsorships, brand campaigns and ambassador roles for high profile clients.

• Data and video scouting – in house analytics and scouting department focused on youth and lower league markets.

• Media and PR support – managing media requests, interviews and public communication.

• Support services via partners – legal, tax, immigration and relocation support for players and their families.

Partner Network

• Czech First League and Chance Liga clubs – notably SK Slavia Praha, AC Sparta Prague, FC Viktoria Plzeň, FC Baník Ostrava, FC Hradec Králové, Bohemians 1905 and FC Slovan Liberec.

• Foreign clubs – relationships built through client careers in Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam.

• Scouts and analysts – internal analytics staff and external talent spotters across Czech regional leagues and youth academies.

• Legal and financial advisors – Czech and international specialists supporting contract, image rights and compliance work.

Track Record (last 3 seasons – indicative)

• Total transfers completed: 30+ player and coach moves across Czech First League, Chance Liga and abroad.

• Deals ≥ €10m: none publicly attributed directly to ESAM in the last three seasons, though the agency has historically worked with players involved in high value transfers.

• Clients in top 5 leagues: historic presence in major European leagues, with the current roster mainly concentrated in Czech competitions and nearby markets.

• National team clients: regular representation in Czech senior and youth national teams via clients such as Lukáš Červ and several U21 players.

• Renewal / extension deals: multiple long term renewals for coaches and players, including Trpišovský at Slavia and Havran at Baník Ostrava.

Approach & Philosophy

ESAM’s approach is built around long term personal relationships and a focused client stable rather than volume. Müller stresses that the priority is to place players and coaches in environments that maximise development and sporting value, then time major moves when both performance and market conditions align.

The agency invests heavily in domestic scouting, particularly within Czech youth and lower leagues, using analytics and video to identify undervalued talent. Once players are ready, ESAM leverages its strong network of contacts at Czech and foreign clubs to open international pathways. Negotiations are relationship driven but firm, often using extensions, buy back clauses or swap structures instead of pure fee driven one off deals.

Fees & Transparency

ESAM does not publish a formal fee schedule. As a FIFA licensed agency working under Czech FA rules, commissions are understood to follow standard European practice, typically in the low single digit percentage range of salary or transfer consideration depending on the representation agreement and role in the deal.

Dual representation and image rights structures are handled individually, usually with dedicated legal and tax support. Commercial income from sponsorships and branding is separated from sporting contracts, in line with common industry practice and current regulatory frameworks.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions:

  • Jiří Müller’s Czech FA players agent licence was temporarily suspended around 2014 for failing to comply with administrative requirements, then formally reinstated in March 2015 after corrective steps. No new sanctions have been reported since. Reported back then by iSport.

• Litigation / disputes:

  • No major civil lawsuits involving ESAM have been widely reported. Public coverage focuses mainly on regulatory matters, transfers and routine football disputes.

• Media sentiment:

  • Overall positive to neutral. Müller is frequently quoted as an expert on the Czech transfer market and national team, with his earlier licence issues now treated as a resolved episode. Recent coverage of deals like the Trpišovský extension and the Červ–Valenta transfers reinforces ESAM’s status among the top Czech agencies.

Awards / Recognition

• Widely regarded as one of the leading Czech football agencies, with long term representation of internationals such as Tomáš Necid, Tomáš Sivok and current national team players like Lukáš Červ.

• Strong presence of ESAM clients in title winning squads and cup winning teams, particularly at Slavia Praha under Jindřich Trpišovský.