Link Sports Football
Brazil Powerhouse

Brazil

€365mm

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 ≈ €365m
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 (Chelsea FC) – 24.04.2007

• Vitor Roque (Palmeiras) – 28.02.2005

• Éderson (Atalanta BC) – 07.07.1999

• Yuri Alberto (Corinthians) – 18.03.2001

• Natan (Real Betis) – 06.02.2001

• Raphael Veiga (Palmeiras) – 19.06.1995

• Kauã Elias (Shakhtar Donetsk) – 28.03.2006

• Mauricio (Palmeiras) – 22.06.2001

• Otávio (Paris FC) – 21.04.2002

• Rodrigo Nestor (Esporte Clube Bahia) – 09.08.2000

• Riquelme (Fluminense FC) – 13.03.2007

• Bruno Gomes (Sport Club Internacional) – 04.04.2001

• Erick (Esporte Clube Bahia) – 14.11.1997

• Rômulo (Tigres UANL) – 01.03.2000

• Anthoni (Sport Club Internacional) – 23.01.2002

• Iván Angulo (Orlando City SC) – 22.03.1999

• Alan Patrick (Sport Club Internacional) – 13.05.1991

• Kaique Rocha (Casa Pia AC) – 28.02.2001

• Erick Marcus (Ludogorets Razgrad) – 01.03.2004

• Praxedes (Red Bull Bragantino) – 08.02.2002

• Dylan Borrero (América de Cali) – 05.01.2002

• John Mercado (AC Sparta Prague) – 03.06.2002

• Elias Manoel (CD Santa Clara) – 30.11.2001

• Gustavo Prado (Sport Club Internacional) – 06.06.2005

• Guga (Fluminense FC) – 29.08.1998

• David (CR Vasco da Gama) – 17.10.1995

• Liziero (CD Nacional) – 07.02.1998

• Romarinho (Sport Club do Recife) – 01.03.1994

• Ronaldo (Esporte Clube Bahia) – 22.08.1996

• Wendel Silva (CD Santa Clara) – 02.08.2000

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.