International Sport Management (ISM)
Prague Talent Engine
. Czechia
€69mm

Key Facts

Also known as: ISM; International Sport Management, s.r.o.
Founded: 1991 (Czech Republic)
Headquarters: Na Ořechovce 579/6, 162 00 Prague 6, Czech Republic
Players: 74 (28 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €69mm
FIFA/FA registration: FAČR-registered intermediaries (Czech FA); FIFA-licensed agent on staff (e.g., Ondřej Zvára — licensed since 2006). Company ID: IČO 44793618
Languages: Czech; English (German — working)
Regions covered: Czech Republic; Germany; England; France; Scandinavia; Central/Eastern Europe
Email: info@ismsoccer.cz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ismfootball/

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About

ISM is the longest-standing football agency in the Czech Republic, founded in 1991. The group built its reputation by guiding national-team stars into top European leagues and continues to mix elite senior representation with youth development. Following a 2024 ownership change, ISM operates with a refreshed leadership team while maintaining its development-first philosophy and long-term, relationship-led dealmaking.

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Key People

  • CEO/Partner: Filip Dvořák

  • President (Founder): Pavel Paska

  • Sport Director / Partner: Pavel Kuka

  • Executive/Commercial Director: Mgr. Ondřej Zvára, LL.M. — FIFA-licensed agent (since 2006)

  • Licensed agents: Pavel Paska (FAČR-registered); Ondřej Zvára (FIFA/FAČR); additional managers and scouts across Czech regions

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

  • Adam Hlozek (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim) – 25.07.2002

  • Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) – 27.02.1995

  • David Zima (SK Slavia Prague) – 08.11.2000

  • Adam Karabec (Olympique Lyon) – 02.07.2003

  • Tomáš Vlček (SK Slavia Prague) – 28.02.2001

  • Mojmír Chytil (SK Slavia Prague) – 29.04.1999

  • Ondřej Zmrzlý (SK Slavia Prague) – 22.04.1999

  • Tom Slončík (FC Hradec Králové) – 21.12.2004

  • Adam Gabriel (FC Midtjylland) – 28.05.2001

  • Alexandr Buzek (MFK Karviná) – 02.08.2004

  • Michal Sečík (FK Mladá Boleslav) – 13.08.2002

  • Šimon Gabriel (FC Slovan Liberec) – 28.05.2001

  • Karel Belžík (SK Slavia Prague B) – 16.10.2007

  • Ondřej Karafiát (1. FC Nürnberg) – 01.12.1994

  • Ondřej Kukučka (Bohemians Praha 1905) – 23.03.2004

  • Štěpán Míšek (FK Pardubice) – 20.07.2005

  • Samuel Pikolón (SK Slavia Prague B) – 05.03.2006

  • Václav Drchal (Bohemians Praha 1905) – 25.07.1999

  • Marek Naškos (SK Slavia Prague B) – 29.06.2007

  • Hugo Jan Backovský (FC Slovan Liberec) – 10.10.1999

  • Šimon Slončík (SK Slavia Prague B) – 15.05.2007

  • Lukáš Masopust (FC Slovan Liberec) – 12.02.1993

  • Jan Buryan (FC SILON Táborsko) – 11.10.2005

  • David Štěpánek (FK Jablonec) – 30.03.1997

  • Matěj Pulkrab (FK Teplice) – 23.05.1997

  • Daniel Barát (1. FC Slovácko) – 16.08.2006

  • Tobias Boledovič (SK Slavia Prague B) – 16.09.2006

  • Jan Kozojed (MFK Chrudim) – 11.08.2002

  • David Kozel (FK Mladá Boleslav) – 28.11.2001

  • Filip Uriča (SK Sigma Olomouc B) – 10.09.2003

Extra top young talents (outside first 30)

  • Adam Vlček (SK Dynamo České Budějovice U19) – 03.03.2007

  • Jan Dostál (FK Pardubice U19) – 04.04.2007

  • Štěpán Ponikelský (FC Hradec Králové U19) – 25.06.2007

  • David Barcot (SK Slavia Prague U19) – 10.04.2009

  • Adam Vyroubal (FC Zbrojovka Brno U17) – 05.01.2009

  • Matěj Kotrba (SK Slavia Prague U20) – 29.11.2007

  • Matyáš Amler (AC Sparta Prague U19) – 11.05.2008

  • Filip Čapka (SK Sigma Olomouc U19) – 21.03.2008

Notable former clients:

  • Tomáš Rosický (Arsenal)

  • Milan Baroš (Liverpool)

  • Jan Koller (Borussia Dortmund)

  • Patrik Berger (Liverpool)

  • Karel Poborský (Manchester United)

  • Vladimír Šmicer (Liverpool)

  • Ivan Hašek (Racing Strasbourg / Czech national team coach)

  • Petr Kouba (Sparta Praha)

  • Patrik Schick (Bayer Leverkusen) – long-time ISM client whose major moves and contract renewals were negotiated by Paska before switching to another agency in 2025

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

  • Historically linked and represented figures include Ivan Hašek (Czech national team coach) and several former Czech internationals who moved into coaching and club management.

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Notable Deals

  • 2022 – Adam Hlozek – AC Sparta Prague → Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga) – permanent transfer, reported fee approx. €13m plus significant sell-on clause; long-term contract.

  • 2020 – Tomáš Souček – SK Slavia Prague → West Ham United – initially a loan, made permanent in July 2020 on a four-year deal; combined fee widely reported around €19–20m.

  • 2024 – David Zima – Torino FC → SK Slavia Prague – permanent return move to Prague for a reported €4m fee, restoring him as a key starter at Slavia and in the Czech national team.

  • 2025 – Adam Karabec – Sparta Prague → Olympique Lyon (on loan with option to buy) – strategic move to Ligue 1 with an option reportedly around €3.5m + add-ons and a sell-on clause.

  • 2022 – Patrik Schick – contract extension at Bayer 04 Leverkusen – ISM-negotiated deal extending his contract to 2027 after a 24-goal Bundesliga season.

  • 1990s–2000s – Historic outbound transfers of Czech stars such as Tomáš Rosický (to Borussia Dortmund and later Arsenal), Milan Baroš and Vladimír Šmicer (to Liverpool), and Jan Koller (to Borussia Dortmund), with Paska/ISM central to negotiations that opened top-5 league doors for Czech players.

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Services

Contract negotiation; domestic & international transfers/loans; image rights & sponsorships; PR/branding & media; legal/tax and wealth liaison; relocation/family support; performance planning, nutrition & mental coaching; long-term career management.

Partner Network

  • Clubs and academies – especially SK Slavia Prague, AC Sparta Prague, Czech First League clubs, and partner clubs in Germany, England and France

  • Scouts – in-house scouts plus external spotters across Czech Republic and Central Europe

  • Coaches and performance staff – individual trainers, fitness and conditioning experts

  • Medical and recovery partners – doctors, physios and rehabilitation clinics

  • Legal and tax advisors – external law firms and tax specialists

  • Marketing and branding – media consultants and local/international brands

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed:

    • 20+ significant transfers and loans involving top-flight clubs in Czech Republic, Bundesliga, Premier League and Ligue 1 (e.g. Hložek to Leverkusen then Hoffenheim, Chytil to Slavia, Karabec’s moves, Zima’s return to Slavia).

  • Deals ≥ €10m:

    • At least 1 in the last three seasons (Adam Hložek’s transfer to Bayer Leverkusen), plus earlier high-value deals such as Tomáš Souček to West Ham just outside this time window.

  • Clients in top-5 leagues:

    • 3–5 active across the period, including Tomáš Souček (Premier League), Adam Hložek (Bundesliga), Adam Karabec (Ligue 1) and historically Patrik Schick (Bundesliga) under ISM.

  • National team clients:

    • Multiple Czech senior internationals, including Souček, Hložek, Chytil, Zima and others, plus numerous U21 players.

  • Renewal/extension deals:

    • Several major contract renewals negotiated in top leagues and at Slavia/Sparta, notably Patrik Schick’s Leverkusen extension to 2027 and repeated renewals for key Slavia players.

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Approach & Philosophy

Development-first with individual career plans from academy to top-flight. ISM prioritises playing-time pathways and sporting fit, then structures sell-ons, options and performance bonuses to protect long-term value. Negotiations are relationship-driven and legally robust, leveraging decades of club-side trust.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission ranges not publicly disclosed; operates under FFAR and FAČR rules with written mandates and dual-representation only by prior consent. Image-rights and reimbursable expenses handled case-by-case with disclosure.

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Compliance & Reputation

  • Disciplinary actions / sanctions: none publicly reported

  • Litigation / disputes: none notable in the public domain

  • Media sentiment: positive/neutral — consistent coverage as the Czech market leader with regular placements in top European leagues

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Awards/Recognition

  • Represented players have collected numerous individual awards, including:

    • Tomáš Souček – multiple Czech Footballer of the Year awards, including 2024.

    • Patrik Schick – Czech Footballer of the Year and Czech Golden Ball, plus Euro 2020 Goal of the Tournament, while under ISM representation.

  • ISM itself is frequently referenced in Czech media as the number one football agency in the country, reflecting market recognition rather than a formal trophy.

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