Leduar Football
South American Specialists
Argentina €20mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Leduar, LEDUAR Football
Founded: 2015
Headquarters: Juan Bautista Alberdi 431, Olivos, Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Chancery Lane 38, London (England)
Players: 8 (6 in 1st tier) – total market value approx. €20mm
FIFA/FA registration: Registered intermediaries operating via Argentine FA and other national associations – individual FIFA agent IDs not publicly disclosed (lead agent verified as player agent)
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian
Regions covered: South America, MLS/North America, European top leagues (especially Italy and Spain)
Email: lisa.blecker@leduar.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leduar.football/
About
Leduar Football is a boutique representation and intermediation agency focused on South American footballers, with a strong track record of placing talent into European top leagues and MLS. Since 2015, the group has operated from Buenos Aires and London with a clear motto of “Individual Focus. Global Reach.”, emphasising holistic care for each player’s career, wellbeing and off-pitch life.
The agency advises a compact, high-value client list that includes Lucas Beltrán and Joaquín Pereyra, combining South American scouting expertise with established relationships in Argentina, MLS and Europe.
Key People
CEO / Co-Founder: Federico Beltran – Co-owner of Leduar Football, lead agent for several flagship clients including Lucas Beltrán.
Executive Director / Co-founder: Matias Lipman – Executive Director overseeing international strategy and club relationships, particularly across Argentina, MLS and European markets.
Licensed agents:
Federico Beltran – Player agent for Leduar Football (specific FIFA licence ID not publicly listed).
Client Roster
Top players (current)
Lucas Beltrán (Valencia CF) – Date of birth: 29 March 2001
Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) – Date of birth: 1 December 1998
Tomás Galván (CA Vélez Sarsfield) – Date of birth: 11 April 2000
Mateo Carabajal (Independiente del Valle) – Date of birth: 21 February 1997
Mateo Bajamich (Club Atlético Tucumán) – Date of birth: 3 August 1999
Bautista Barros Schelotto (Club Atlético Platense) – Date of birth: 13 January 2000
Agustín Fontana (AA Estudiantes – Río Cuarto) – Date of birth: 11 June 1996
Jesús Dátolo (Retired – last club Tristán Suárez) – Date of birth: 19 May 1984
Lucas Beltrán (Valencia CF) – Centre-forward on loan from Fiorentina, key attacking client and the agency’s highest-valued player, now in La Liga after his move from River Plate to Serie A and subsequent loan to Spain.
Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) – Designated Player midfielder in MLS, transferred from Atlético Tucumán and quickly extended as a core piece of Minnesota’s project.
Tomás Galván (CA Vélez Sarsfield) – Creative attacking midfielder on loan from River Plate, building value in Argentina’s Primera División.
Mateo Carabajal (Independiente del Valle) – Starting centre-back in Ecuador’s LigaPro Serie A with Copa Libertadores exposure.
Mateo Bajamich (Club Atlético Tucumán) – Versatile forward in Argentina’s top tier with experience in MLS and Europe.
Notable former clients
The public listing does not clearly separate former from current clients; several long-career players such as Jesús Dátolo are shown as retired while still associated with Leduar Football. No distinct former-client list is maintained publicly, so only active and retired clients currently displayed are included here.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
No coaches or technical staff are explicitly listed as Leduar Football clients at this time.
Notable Deals
2023 – Lucas Beltrán, River Plate to Fiorentina – Permanent transfer to Serie A for a fee reported around €20m, with a contract until 2028.
2025 – Lucas Beltrán, Fiorentina to Valencia CF – One-year loan to La Liga with a reported €1m loan fee and no purchase option.
2024 – Joaquín Pereyra, Atlético Tucumán to Minnesota United FC – Designated Player transfer to MLS, fee reported around $3.3m, contract through 2027 with club option for 2028.
2025 – Contract extension, Joaquín Pereyra with Minnesota United FC – DP midfielder’s contract extended through 2028 with a club option for 2029.
2025 – Tomás Galván, River Plate to Vélez Sarsfield – Loan move within Argentina’s Primera División, allowing the playmaker to secure regular minutes at Vélez for the 2025 season.
2024 – Mateo Bajamich, move to Club Atlético Tucumán – Forward’s transfer into Argentina’s top flight with Atlético Tucumán on a deal running to the end of 2025 (fee undisclosed).
2025 – Agustín Fontana, move to AA Estudiantes (Río Cuarto) – Striker joined Estudiantes in Argentina’s Primera Nacional in early 2025 (terms undisclosed).
2021 – Mateo Carabajal, Arsenal Sarandí to Independiente del Valle – International transfer to Ecuador’s LigaPro, establishing him as a regular starter and continental-competition defender.
Services
Leduar Football provides a full-service representation model around a relatively small roster:
Contract negotiation and re-negotiations (club contracts and performance bonuses)
International transfers and loan structuring (South America to MLS and Europe)
Career planning and strategic club moves, including exit strategies from South America
Scouting and market positioning for South American talent with European passports
Off-pitch services: sports psychology, nutrition support, relocation logistics, administrative and legal advisory from Buenos Aires and London offices
Commercial support (basic sponsorship opportunities, visibility and media coordination)
Financial and accounting guidance via specialist partners
Partner Network
Close working relationships with clubs and sporting directors in Argentina’s Primera División, MLS (including Minnesota United FC) and European clubs such as Fiorentina and Valencia CF through recent deals.
South American scouting contacts focused on River Plate, Atlético Tucumán and other regional producers of talent.
Legal, tax and relocation partners in Buenos Aires and London for player immigration, contracts and compliance.
Member of The Football Forum ecosystem of agencies, providing additional reach and influence in major European markets.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: At least 5 significant first-team moves since 2023, including Lucas Beltrán to Fiorentina and Valencia, Joaquín Pereyra to Minnesota United, Tomás Galván to Vélez and Mateo Bajamich’s move to Atlético Tucumán.
Deals ≥ €10m: 1 clearly documented – Lucas Beltrán’s move from River Plate to Fiorentina for around €20m.
Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 active (Lucas Beltrán in La Liga with Valencia CF; previously Serie A with Fiorentina).
National team clients: At least 3 players with senior or youth international experience – Lucas Beltrán (Argentina U23), Joaquín Pereyra (Argentina U20) and Jesús Dátolo (Argentina senior caps).
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple, notably Joaquín Pereyra’s DP extension at Minnesota United, Bautista Barros Schelotto’s contract extension at Platense and Mateo Carabajal’s long-term renewal at Independiente del Valle.
Approach & Philosophy
Leduar Football emphasises an “individual focus” model, deliberately keeping a compact client base so senior agents stay close to each player’s day-to-day reality. Decisions are framed around medium- and long-term career plans rather than short-term moves, with particular care given to the first step from South America into Europe or MLS.
The agency integrates data-driven scouting (market values, tactical fit and competition level) with traditional on-the-ground knowledge in Argentina and neighbouring markets. Negotiations are firm but pragmatic – prioritising stable environments and playing time, and preferring clear clauses over speculative add-ons where possible.
Fees & Transparency
Leduar Football does not publicly list standard commission rates. Based on industry norms and current regulations, their commissions are likely in line with typical practice – usually a low- to mid-single-digit percentage of the player’s guaranteed gross salary or of the transfer amount, depending on the mandate.
The agency primarily represents the player side and tends to avoid dual representation unless local regulations permit it and all parties give explicit written consent. Image rights are generally structured via the player’s own commercial entity, with Leduar taking a negotiated percentage only on deals they originate. Expense items (travel, legal filings, support services) are normally passed through at cost with prior approval for larger items.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No publicly reported disciplinary sanctions involving Leduar Football, Federico Beltran or Matias Lipman.
Litigation / disputes: No significant public lawsuits or high-profile disputes linked to the agency have surfaced; any conflicts appear to be handled privately rather than via public litigation.
Media sentiment: Generally positive to neutral – coverage around the Beltrán, Pereyra and Galván moves frames Leduar as a low-profile but effective South American boutique agency helping players make sensible steps abroad.
Awards/recognition
Participation in The Football Forum network, signalling recognition among reputable independent agencies in the global market.
Representation of high-visibility players in Serie A, La Liga, MLS and continental competitions (e.g. Lucas Beltrán, Joaquín Pereyra, Mateo Carabajal in Libertadores), which effectively serves as performance-based recognition of their negotiating and scouting work.
