Fernando Hidalgo - Football Agent
Argentina–Spain Conduit
Argentina €102mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Fernando Osvaldo Hidalgo; Hidalgo Sports
Founded: Not publicly disclosed (operating as an Argentine intermediary for decades)
Headquarters: Argentina (AFA-registered intermediary)
Players: 7 (2) — Total market value: €102mm
FIFA/FA registration: Registered intermediary with the Argentine FA (AFA)
Languages: Spanish; English
Regions covered: Argentina; Spain; Brazil; Italy
Email: ferh@me.com
About
Veteran Buenos Aires–based player agent best known today for representing Julián Álvarez following his record move to Atlético de Madrid. Hidalgo’s boutique practice focuses on elite forwards and high-visibility South America–Europe pathways, with historic work in Argentina and Italy and current activity in LaLiga and Brazil’s Série A.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Fernando Osvaldo Hidalgo — Argentine intermediary/agent.
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly listed.
Licensed agents: Fernando Osvaldo Hidalgo (AFA intermediary).
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Julián Álvarez (Atlético de Madrid)
Cristian Pavón (Grêmio)
Rising talents / U23:
Not publicly listed.
Notable former clients:
Diego Milito (retired)
Claudio López (retired)
Mariano González (retired)
Guillermo Burdisso (retired)
Nelson Rivas (retired)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Ariel Holan (Rosario Central — Manager)
Notable Deals
2024 — Julián Álvarez: Manchester City → Atlético de Madrid; permanent; ~€75m; contract to 2030.
2024 — Cristian Pavón: Atlético Mineiro → Grêmio; permanent; ~$4m; contract to 2026.
Services
Representation and contract negotiation
Domestic/international transfers (South America ↔ Europe)
Image rights & sponsorship advisory
Media handling and public positioning
Partner Network
Atlético de Madrid; Grêmio; Rosario Central.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 2+ senior headline moves (2024–2025).
Deals ≥ €10m: 1 (Álvarez to Atlético).
Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 (LaLiga — Atlético de Madrid).
National team clients: 1+ (Álvarez — Argentina).
Renewal/extension deals: Not publicly evidenced in the last 3 seasons.
Approach & Philosophy
A senior, relationship-driven operator with a small active roster, focusing on maximizing market leverage for marquee talents and maintaining direct lines to top European clubs. Public communications typically come via mainstream media rather than agency channels.
Fees & Transparency
Commission ranges are not publicly disclosed. Representation aligns with FIFA and AFA rules; dual representation handled per regulations and client consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None listed by football authorities.
Litigation / disputes: Court rulings reported in 2025 in a tax-evasion investigation context.
Media sentiment: High-profile — heavy coverage around Álvarez’s transfer and rumor management.
