Key Facts

Also known as: Nine Group 9; NINE Group
Founded: Not publicly listed (active at least since 2022)
Headquarters: København Ø, Denmark
Players: 44 (36 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €82mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff; DBU (Denmark) register lists Poul Carmes
Languages: Danish; English; Spanish (working)
Regions covered: Scandinavia; Spain; Middle East (UAE)
Email: inquiry@ninegroup9.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninegroup9/
X: https://x.com/NineGroup9
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ninegroup9/

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About

Nine Group is a Copenhagen-based football agency focused on Scandinavian talent pathways into top European leagues, with active operations in Spain and the UAE. The group emphasizes targeted moves for first-team ready profiles and high-upside U23s, combining market intel with a lean, senior agent team. Its client base includes full internationals and top-flight regulars in Serie A, the Premier League, the Bundesliga system and MLS.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Simon Misiak Friis (Owner)

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Poul Carmes (Owner; DBU-registered)

• Licensed agents:

  • Søren Lynge — Agent

  • Casper Glisborg — Agent

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Jens Odgaard (Bologna FC 1909)

• Albert Grønbæk (Genoa CFC — loan from Stade Rennais)

• Oliver Sonne (Burnley FC)

• Kasper Høgh (FK Bodø/Glimt)

• Nikita Haikin (FK Bodø/Glimt)

• Christopher McVey (San Diego FC)

Rising talents / U23:

• Jacob Trenskow (SC Heerenveen)

• Villads Nielsen (FK Bodø/Glimt)

• Mads Enggård (Vejle Boldklub)

• Oscar Fraulo (Borussia Mönchengladbach — loan spells at FC Utrecht)

• Frederik Christensen (FC Ingolstadt 04 — loan from Tromsø IL)

Notable former clients: Not publicly listed

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): None publicly documented

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Albert Grønbæk: Stade Rennais → Genoa CFC; season-long loan with purchase option (~€10–10.5m)

• 2025 — Kasper Høgh: FK Bodø/Glimt — contract extension through Dec 2029

• 2025 — Christopher McVey: San Diego FC — contract extension to 2027 (+2028 option)

• 2024 — Oliver Sonne: Silkeborg IF → Burnley FC; permanent; four-and-a-half-year deal to 2029

• 2024 — Oscar Fraulo: Borussia Mönchengladbach → FC Utrecht; season-long loan

• 2025 — Mads Enggård: Molde FK → Vejle Boldklub; loan deal for 2025/26

• 2025 — Frederik Christensen: Tromsø IL → FC Ingolstadt 04; season loan for 2025/26

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Services

Contract negotiation; international transfers/loans; career planning; image rights & endorsements; sponsorships; PR/branding; legal/tax coordination via external counsel; relocation & family support; performance advisory & data input; wellbeing/injury liaison; post-career planning.

Partner Network

Clubs & academies: Bologna, Genoa, Burnley, SC Heerenveen, FK Bodø/Glimt, FC Copenhagen, FC Utrecht, MLS partners (San Diego FC). External: independent scouts (Nordics, Spain, UAE); specialist law/medical/marketing partners.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: 10+ (first-team and U23 combined)

• Deals ≥ €10m: ≥1 (Grønbæk loan with €10m+ option)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 4+ (Serie A, Premier League, Bundesliga system)

• National team clients: Denmark; Peru; Zimbabwe; Finland

• Renewal/extension deals: 2+ (Høgh; McVey)

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Approach & Philosophy

Selective-roster model focused on Scandinavian development and timely step-ups into elite leagues. Preference for clear sporting projects, loan-with-option structures and protective clauses that balance immediate opportunity with long-term value. Cross-market presence (Denmark/Spain/UAE) supports both branding and deal flow.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission structures vary by mandate and jurisdiction; work conducted under FIFA and national FA rules with written representation agreements and disclosures. Dual-representation and expenses handled case-by-case.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive