Golden Sports Management
Nordic Talent Specialists
Norway €21mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Golden Sports Mgmt
Founded: Not publicly disclosed (active in professional player representation since at least the mid-2010s)
Headquarters: Norway, Oslo (strong presence around FK Haugesund and wider Eliteserien)
Players: 40+ (23 in 1st tier) – total market value approx. €21mm
FIFA/FA registration: Operates with licensed intermediaries in the Norwegian FA and FIFA Football Agent system (individual licence numbers not publicly listed)
Languages: Norwegian, English (additional languages via partners and local collaborators)
Regions covered: Nordics, wider Europe, North America, selected markets in South America and the USA
Email: Not publicly disclosed (primary contact via social channels and club/partner referrals)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldensportsmgmt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/golden-sports-management-n/
X: https://x.com/gsmgmtn
About
Golden Sports Management was founded by Imad El Hammichi and is a Norway-based football agency focused on players in the Eliteserien, OBOS-ligaen and other Nordic leagues, with an increasing footprint in Poland, England and the United States. The agency represents a mix of established top-flight professionals and highly rated youth internationals, especially from FK Haugesund and other Norwegian clubs. Its core differentiator is a tight geographic focus on the Nordic market combined with targeted moves abroad for players ready to step into more competitive environments such as Ekstraklasa, MLS and League Two.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Imad El Hammichi – Former scout and soccer advisort, FIFA licensed agent
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imadcoach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imad__elh
X: https://x.com/imadelhLicensed agents:
Imad El Hammichi
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current):
Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers) – 09/09/1999
Bersant Celina (AIK) – 09/09/1996
Egil Selvik (Watford FC) – 30/07/1997
Franklin Tebo Uchenna (Crvena zvezda) – 15/01/2000
Ibrahima Koné (UD Almería) – 16/06/1999
Morten Bjørlo (Konyaspor) – 04/10/1995
Aaron Kiil Olsen (FK Haugesund) – 25/04/1998
Bruno Leite (FK Haugesund) – 26/03/1995
Mikkel Hope (FK Haugesund) – 08/08/2006
Troy Engseth Nyhammer (FK Haugesund) – date of birth not clearly published in major databases (youth defender)
Markus Haaland (SK Brann II) – 08/03/2005
Almar Grindhaug (FK Haugesund) – 04/02/2006
Einar Bøe Fauskanger (FK Haugesund) – 18/07/2008
Josef Baccay (Odds BK) – 29/04/2001
Jairón Andrés Charcopa (Mushuc Runa SC) – 27/01/2004
Bryan Benjamin Fiabema (Lech Poznań) – 16/02/2003
Mason Colin Hancock (Walsall FC) – 10/02/2003
Kjetil Haug (Tromsø IL) – 12/02/1998
Alfred Scriven (IL Hødd) – 26/01/1997
Christian Borchgrevink (Heart of Midlothian FC) – 11/05/1999
Tore André Sørås (HamKam) – 18/06/1998
Thore Baardsen Pedersen (SK Brann) – 11/08/1996
Mohamed Ofkir (Vålerenga Fotball Elite) – 04/08/1996
Fredrik Holmé (Kongsvinger IL) – 23/07/2001
Niklas Sandberg (Sarpsborg 08 FF) – 18/05/1995
Amund Wichne (FK Haugesund) – 12/04/1997
Ryan Doghman (Orange County SC) – 14/06/1997
Remi-André Svindland (Bryne FK) – 29/10/1997
Joacim Holtan (IK Start) – centre-forward, date of birth not repeated here for brevity
Notable former clients:
Some players previously under Golden Sports Mgmt have since moved to other agencies or are now free agents; individual historical representation is not consistently archived publicly, so former-client list is incomplete.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
No clear evidence of coaches or non-playing staff being listed under Golden Sports Mgmt in major databases at the time of research; the focus appears to be exclusively on players.
Notable Deals
2025 – Kristoffer Velde from Lech Poznań to Portland Timbers – permanent transfer to MLS, undisclosed multi-million fee, long-term deal with option
2025 – Christian Borchgrevink from Vålerenga to Heart of Midlothian FC – permanent move to the Scottish Premiership, three-year contract to 2028, undisclosed fee
2024 – Bryan Fiabema from Real Sociedad B to Lech Poznań – permanent deal with three-year contract plus option, part of the squad that went on to win Ekstraklasa
2022 – Ibrahima Koné from Sarpsborg 08 to FC Lorient – significant move from Eliteserien to Ligue 1 with a substantial fee for a Norwegian-based striker
2024/25 – Ibrahima Koné from Lorient to UD Almería – move to Spain (loan with option and subsequent permanent deal), fee undisclosed
2023 – Ryan Doghman to Orange County SC – free transfer to USL Championship on a multi-year contract
2025 – Mason Hancock from Airdrieonians to Walsall FC – free transfer on a two-year deal with option
Services
Contract negotiation and re-negotiation (salaries, bonuses, appearance and performance structures)
Domestic and international transfers and loans (particularly Nordics to major European leagues, MLS and USL)
Long-term career and pathway planning for senior and youth players
Commercial deals and sponsorship introductions (equipment, local and regional partners)
Legal and tax support via specialist external firms
Relocation and family support (housing, schools, integration)
Performance support through trusted external trainers, analysts and mental-performance coaches
Post-career planning and networking (coaching, scouting, business and education options)
Partner Network
Close working relationships with clubs such as FK Haugesund, SK Brann, HamKam, Kongsvinger IL, Sarpsborg 08 and Odds BK
Transfer links to Portland Timbers, Lech Poznań, Walsall FC and Orange County SC
External partners in law, tax, wealth management and sports science
Informal scouting and academy links across Norwegian youth football, particularly in the Haugesund region
Track Record (last 3 seasons – indicative)
Total transfers completed: Approx. 25–35 transfers and loans involving Golden Sports Mgmt clients
Deals ≥ €10m: Around one to two, mainly around Ibrahima Koné’s move from Sarpsborg 08 to Lorient and subsequent deals
Clients in top-5 leagues: Typically 1–3 at any given time, depending on the season
National team clients: Multiple full internationals (e.g. Cape Verde, Philippines) plus a strong core of Norway youth internationals (U17–U21)
Renewal/extension deals: Numerous contract renewals in the Eliteserien and OBOS-ligaen, especially at Haugesund, Brann and HamKam
Approach & Philosophy
Golden Sports Management is built around a Nordic-first philosophy: develop local players, secure regular minutes in Norway and then time international moves carefully. Rather than chasing constant transfers, the agency tends to keep players in environments where they can play, improve and take the next step when genuinely ready.
Data and performance analysis underpin this work, but the approach remains relationship-driven: close contact with clubs, families and coaches, frequent communication with players, and realistic expectations about leagues and roles. Negotiating style is pragmatic – focused on security (contract length, protection clauses) and stepping-stone pathways rather than purely extracting the highest short-term fee.
Fees & Transparency
Commission typically within standard European ranges (often around 5–10 % of player gross salary on negotiated contracts)
Dual representation handled within FIFA and NFF guidelines, used only where allowed and beneficial to all parties
Image-rights and commercial income are usually handled through separate structures with specialist legal and tax advice
Operational expenses are normally pre-agreed and itemised, reflecting the agency’s low-profile and conservative public posture around money
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No publicly known sanctions or bans involving Golden Sports Mgmt or its agents
Litigation / disputes: No high-profile or widely reported legal disputes involving the agency found in open sources
Media sentiment: Neutral to positive – coverage centres on transfers, extensions and breakthrough stories rather than disputes or controversy
Awards/recognition
No major public awards identified for the agency, but its client list – including internationals and top prospects in Norway – indicates strong informal recognition among clubs, scouts and analysts in the Nordic market.
