Leaderbrock Sports Group
Elite Spanish Football Representation
Spain €270mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Leaderbrock; Peris Ruiz Consulting S.L.; Leaderbrock Women
Founded: 25 Sep 2008
Headquarters: C/ del Justícia 4, 46004 Valencia, Spain
Players: ≈ 70 • 1st tier 34 •Total market value ≈ €270mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents operating across Spain, Germany, Italy, Portugal & Netherlands (see staff list below).
FA Registered Football Agent: José Domingo Álvarez Tamarit — FARA0652 (England).
Historical DFB registration (pre-FFAR): Peris Ruiz Consulting S.L. (Leaderbrock Sports) / Carlos Ruiz Casillas.
Languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, Italian, German, Dutch (via local licensed staff).
Regions covered: EU focus (Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Netherlands); MENA; North America.
Email: info@leaderbrock.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaderbrocksports/#
X: https://x.com/leaderbrksports
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LBKSPORTS/videos
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About
Leaderbrock is a Valencia-based boutique football agency managing elite and emerging talent, with 365-day full-service support spanning career management, marketing/image rights, and legal matters. The group expanded into women’s football via Leaderbrock Women after acquiring Soccermedia (27 players, 3 coaches), strengthening its pan-European presence.
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Key People
CEO/Founder: Héctor Peris Ros
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly disclosed.
Licensed agents (selection):
José Domingo Álvarez Tamarit — FA ID FARA0652 (England)
Carlos Ruiz Casillas (Spain; historical DFB registration noted)
Luis Villar (Spain)
Víctor Estela González (Spain)
José Hernández Rodríguez (Spain)
Jorge Giménez (Spain)
Tomeu A. Quetglas (Spain)
Patrick Bockholt (Germany)
Lucas Epple (Germany)
Mesut Eslik (Netherlands)
Riccardo Candolfi (Italy)
Nuno Silva (Portugal)
Viktor Djukic (Spain)
Martin Cervera (Spain)
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Client Roster
Top players (current):
Pedri [FC Barcelona]
Ferran Torres [FC Barcelona]
Andrei Rațiu [Rayo Vallecano]
Rafa Marín [Villarreal CF]
Jesús Vázquez [Valencia CF]
Joan Jordán [Sevilla FC]
Alfonso Pedraza [Villarreal CF]
Rising talents / U23:
Miguel Rodríguez [FC Utrecht]
Anselmo García MacNulty [PEC Zwolle]
Ángel Alarcón [FC Porto B]
Carlos Romero [RCD Espanyol]
Francho Serrano [Real Zaragoza]
Notable former clients:
Kenan Yildiz [Juventus] — relationship ended in 2024; court ordered compensation to Leaderbrock in 2025.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Three women’s team coaches added via Soccermedia acquisition (names not publicly listed).
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Notable Deals
2021/22 — Ferran Torres: Manchester City → FC Barcelona; €55m + up to €10m add-ons; five-year deal to 2027.
2021 — Pedri: FC Barcelona contract extension to 2026; €1bn release clause.
2023 — Andrei Rațiu: SD Huesca → Rayo Vallecano; ~€0.5m; long-term deal (now to 2028).
2025 — Rights consolidation (Rațiu): Villarreal sold remaining 50% of Rațiu’s rights to Rayo; €3.5m fixed + variables.
2024/25 — Miguel Rodríguez: Loan (2024) then permanent transfer (2025) to FC Utrecht; reported €1.25m fee.
2025 — Rafa Marín: SSC Napoli → Villarreal CF (loan with option to buy).
2022 — Alfonso Pedraza: Villarreal contract renewal to 2026.
2022 — Joan Jordán: Sevilla contract renewal to 2027.
2025 — Jason (David Remeseiro): Arouca → Al-Fayha, free transfer.
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Services
Contract negotiation & renewals
Domestic/international transfers & loans
Image rights, endorsements & brand partnerships
Legal & tax coordination; immigration/relocation support
PR/communications & 360° marketing (via TQTK Studios)
Performance planning, analysis support & wellbeing care
Post-career planning and education pathways
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Partner Network
Clubs & academies: FC Barcelona, Villarreal CF, Rayo Vallecano, Valencia CF, Sevilla FC, FC Utrecht, PEC Zwolle, FC Basel, Al-Fayha.
Women’s football: Soccermedia (integrated into Leaderbrock Women).
Marketing: TQTK Studios (360° marketing partner).
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Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Not publicly disclosed; examples listed above.
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Ferran Torres to FC Barcelona, €55m + add-ons).
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — LaLiga, Serie A (examples above).
National team clients: Yes — Spain (Pedri, Ferran), Romania (Rațiu), among others.
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple — e.g., Pedraza (Villarreal), Jordán (Sevilla).
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Approach & Philosophy
Leaderbrock operates as a high-touch boutique, emphasizing early identification and long-term development of talent (e.g., Pedri) while balancing career progression with commercial growth. The agency provides year-round, 360° support — integrating sporting, legal and marketing expertise — and negotiates assertively with a focus on contractual stability and player protection.
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Fees & Transparency
Typical market ranges (subject to jurisdiction and evolving FFAR interpretations):
Player representation: 3–5% of gross salary (higher caps possible for lower-value contracts under FFAR).
Club representation (releasing club): up to 10% of transfer compensation under FFAR framework.
Dual representation is restricted and requires informed written consent. Rules vary by country; the agency follows the applicable regulations in each jurisdiction.
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Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public sanctions reported.
Litigation / disputes: Kenan Yildiz was ordered by a court to compensate Leaderbrock after breaking his representation contract (ruling reported Jan 2025).
Media sentiment: Positive to neutral — coverage highlights growth, women’s football expansion, and high-profile clients.
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Awards/recognition
Noted in Spanish press as a top-20 agency by portfolio value.
