Karl M. Herzog Sportmanagement (KMH Sport)
Family-run DACH Pathway
Germany €38mm
Key Facts
Also known as: KMH Sport; Karl Michael Herzog Sportmanagement
Founded: 1998 (agency foundation; FIFA license obtained in 1999)
Headquarters: Klaußnerweg 6, 82061 Neuried (near Munich), Germany
Players: 50 (6) — Total market value: €38mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed (founder licensed since 1999; agents listed as “licensed”)
Languages: German, English
Regions covered: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, wider Europe; MLS links via past deals
Email: office@kmhsport.com; Karlmherzog@yahoo.de;
Tel. +49 89 72458696
About
KMH Sport is a Munich-area, family-run football agency led by veteran agent Karl Michael Herzog. Active since the late 1990s, the group focuses on player development and stable step-up moves across the German pyramid (Bundesliga/2. Bundesliga/3. Liga) and neighbouring leagues, with long-standing legal, medical and insurance partners supporting clients.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Karl Michael Herzog — Founder; FIFA-licensed since 1999.
Managing Director / Head of Football: Karl Michael Herzog.
Licensed agents: Karl Herzog (Owner/Agent — FIFA ID not public); Raphael Ott (Agent — FIFA ID not public).
Staff: Simone Herzog (management), Stefanie Riss (assistant).
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Maximilian Arnold (VfL Wolfsburg)
Dženan Pejčinović (VfL Wolfsburg)
Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg)
Aaron Zehnter (VfL Wolfsburg)
Julian Justvan (1. FC Nürnberg)
Paul Jaeckel (Preußen Münster)
Rising talents / U23:
Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg) — 18–19
Aaron Zehnter (VfL Wolfsburg) — 20
Elias Decker (FC Ingolstadt 04) — 19
Eric Porstner (1. FC Nürnberg) — 18
Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) — 24 (younger senior)
Notable former clients:
Tim Leibold (Sporting Kansas City)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Andreas Patz (Manager) — currently without club
Notable Deals
2025 — Aaron Zehnter: SC Paderborn → VfL Wolfsburg; permanent; contract to 2030.
2025 — Paul Jaeckel: 1. FC Union Berlin → Preußen Münster; permanent.
2024 — Julian Justvan: TSG Hoffenheim → 1. FC Nürnberg; permanent; contract to 2027.
2024 — Noahkai Banks: signed first professional contract with FC Augsburg; initial deal to 2027 (extended to 2029).
2023 — Tim Leibold: Hamburger SV → Sporting Kansas City; free; contract 2023–2025 (+2026 option).
Services
Contract negotiation and extensions
Domestic & international transfers/loans
Legal advisory via partners
Insurance planning and risk cover via partners
Medical care coordination (specialist network)
Career planning, mentoring & post-career support
Partner Network
Clubs: VfL Wolfsburg, FC Augsburg, 1. FC Nürnberg, Preußen Münster, Hannover 96, Hansa Rostock, TSV 1860 München, Sporting Kansas City.
Long-standing providers: Eden Reha (rehab); medical/legal/insurance partners.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers/agreements completed: 5+ publicly documented (2023–2025).
Deals ≥ €10m: 0–1 publicly reported.
Clients in top-5 leagues: 3–4 (e.g., Wolfsburg, Augsburg).
National team clients: 2+ youth/senior pools (e.g., Banks, Pejčinović).
Renewal/extension deals: Several (e.g., Banks extension).
Approach & Philosophy
A boutique, relationship-driven model anchored in the DACH region. KMH prioritises pathway design (minutes → responsibility → step-up), backed by hands-on support and a stable network of legal, medical and insurance partners. Negotiations are pragmatic and long-term, with an emphasis on role fit and squad value.
Fees & Transparency
Commission structures are not publicly disclosed. Representation follows FIFA regulations and national FA rules; dual-representation used only with informed consent where permitted.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded.
Litigation / disputes: None publicly reported.
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — steady development moves within Germany and selected international placements.
