Link Sports Football
Brazil Powerhouse
Brazil €310mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Link Assessoria Esportiva e Propaganda Ltda.
Founded: Active under current branding by early 2020s (legal entity active since March 18, 2021)
Headquarters: São Paulo, Brazil (Rua Pará 50, Conj. 102 Sala 01, Consolação, 01243-020)
Players: ≈ 100 total • 59 in top-tier leagues • Total market value ≈ €310m
FIFA/FA registration: -
Languages: Portuguese (primary), English (used in public comms)
Regions covered: Brazil/CONMEBOL; Europe (England, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Ukraine); North America (USA/MLS)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linksports_football/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/link-sports-br/
IG profile of founder Andre Cury: https://www.instagram.com/andrecurym/#
About
LINK SPORTS is a Brazilian player agency led by long-time intermediary André Cury. The firm focuses on elite Brazilian and South American talent with placements across top European leagues and MLS. Public branding emphasizes “Transfers and Management,” and the roster includes several full internationals and high-value prospects.
Key People
CEO/Founder: André Cury — Owner; licensed intermediary
Managing leadership: Executive Directors Francisco Godoy, Décio Berman, Felipe Russo, Diego Gomes
Licensed agents (selection): Vinícius França; plus agents Diego Cabrera, Gustavo Esteves, Daniel Casagrande, Caio César de Oliveira
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Estêvão Willian [Chelsea]
Vitor Roque [FC Barcelona]
Éderson [Atalanta]
Raphael Veiga [Palmeiras]
Kauã Elias [Shakhtar Donetsk]
Natan [Real Betis]
Rodrigo Nestor [Bahia]
Iván Angulo [Orlando City]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
Riquelme [Fluminense]
Erick Marcus [Ludogorets]
Lucas Ronier [Coritiba]
Gustavo Prado [Internacional]
Notable former clients: Not maintained publicly by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (selection):
Rogério Ceni [Head Coach, Bahia]
Ramón Díaz [Head Coach, Olimpia Asunción]
Emiliano Díaz [Assistant Coach, Olimpia Asunción]
Notable Deals
2025 — Estêvão Willian: Palmeiras → Chelsea; reported €45m + €20m add-ons; long-term contract
2025 — Kauã Elias: Fluminense → Shakhtar Donetsk; five-year contract to Dec 2029; fee ~€17m reported
2022 — Éderson: Salernitana → Atalanta; permanent transfer
2025 — Natan: Napoli → Real Betis; buy option exercised; permanent deal to 2030
2025 — Erick Marcus: Vasco da Gama → Ludogorets; loan/short-term arrangements across 2024–25
2025 — Rodrigo Nestor: São Paulo → Bahia; loan move
Services
Contract negotiation (transfers/loans, renewals)
Market placement across Europe & MLS
Image rights, sponsorships, PR/branding
Career planning, relocation/immigration support
Ongoing performance/market analysis
Partner Network
Recent placements indicate active relationships with Chelsea, Atalanta, Palmeiras, Real Betis, Shakhtar Donetsk, Bahia, Fluminense, Orlando City, Ludogorets, Internacional, among others.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens across Brazil, Europe, and MLS
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (Estêvão; Éderson; Kauã Elias)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Regular representation across Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A
National team clients: Several current Brazilian and other CONMEBOL internationals
Renewal/extension deals: Managed case-by-case
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-led representation with a Brazil-to-Europe pipeline, emphasizing early identification of elite prospects and tailored moves to top-five leagues. Public posture focuses on transfer execution (“Transfers and Management”) and long-term career planning.
Fees & Transparency
Commission structures and license IDs are not publicly disclosed; activity aligns with FIFA and national FA intermediary frameworks.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly listed for the agency
Litigation / disputes: None publicly listed for the agency
Media sentiment: Mixed-positive—high-profile transfers and strong youth pipeline; occasional controversy linked to historic big-deal narratives
Awards/Recognition
Verified agency on industry directories; significant presence of first-tier players and full internationals on roster.
