Key Facts

Also known as: Nordic Sky Sweden AB; Nordic Sky (NSKY)
Founded: 1999
Headquarters: Stationsgatan 24, 753 40 Uppsala, Sweden (regional offices: Copenhagen, Denmark; Lehi, Utah, USA)
Players: ≈ 290 (118 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €255mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents operating across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, USA & select other jurisdictions
Languages: English; Swedish; Danish; Norwegian; Spanish; Portuguese; German; Dutch; French; Turkish; Arabic; Thai; Russian
Regions covered: Scandinavia; Europe (top-5 leagues & Benelux); North America (USA/MLS); Asia (incl. Turkey & SE Asia)
Email: anderscarlsson@nsky.se
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nordicsky.agency/?hl=da
X: https://x.com/nordicsky1999?

— — — — — — — — — —

About

Nordic Sky is a leading Scandinavian football agency active since 1999, providing full-scope advisory to players and stakeholders. The group emphasizes “Nordic values” with in-house legal and business guidance delivered by a team of ex-professionals and licensed agents. The agency has executed 500+ international transfers and maintains active placements across Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Jupiler Pro League, MLS, Asia and the Nordic leagues.

— — — — — — — — — —

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Per Jönsson (Founder/Owner)

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Christian Schæffer (Managing Director)

• Licensed agents (selection): Anders Carlsson (Owner); Michael Johansen (Owner/Head of Denmark); Niclas Jensen (Owner); Daniel Jensen; Bjørn Tore Kvarme; Vadim Demidov (Head of Norway); Fredrik Stoor (Head of Sweden); Dan Egner (Head of Operations, USA); Alex Horwath; Georg Festetics; Neil Thompson; Cagrihan Ağaç (Turkey); Mathias Bust; Rade Prica; Steven Henning; Islam Osama (Head of Operations, SE Asia); Robert Bärkroth.

— — — — — — — — — —

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Martin Ødegaard [Arsenal]

• Lucas Bergvall [Tottenham Hotspur]

• Andreas Hanche-Olsen [1. FSV Mainz 05]

• Lucas Hey [RSC Anderlecht]

• Williot Swedberg [RC Celta]

• Ibrahim Sadiq [AZ Alkmaar]

• Jakob Glesnes [Philadelphia Union]

• Aron Dønnum [Toulouse FC]

• Niclas Eliasson [AEK Athens]

• Mads Pedersen [FC Augsburg]

Rising talents / U23 (selection):

• Lucas Bergvall [Tottenham Hotspur]

• Lucas Hey [RSC Anderlecht]

• Markus Karlsson [Hammarby IF]

• Sander Tangvik [Rosenborg BK]

• Emil Konradsen Ceide [Rosenborg BK]

• Kasper Davidsen [Holstein Kiel]

• Henrik Falchener [Viking FK]

Notable former clients:

• Historic representation by NSKY agents of Sebastian Larsson, John Guidetti, Ludwig Augustinsson, Jonas Svensson, Ole Selnæs, Fredrik Midtsjö, Teddy Lucic, Magnus Hedman.

Coaches/Staff represented (selection):

• Morten Karlsen [Head Coach, Lyngby Boldklub]

• Per Frandsen [Head Coach]

• Mikael Stahre [Head Coach]

• Mark Lowry [Head Coach, Real Monarchs]

• Morten Eskesen [Technical Coach, FC Midtjylland]

• Mirza Harambašić [GK Coach, Real Salt Lake]

• Jonas Grauslund [Assistant Coach, Vendsyssel]

— — — — — — — — — —

Notable Deals

• 2023 — Martin Ødegaard: Arsenal contract extension to 2028 (club captain), long-term.

• 2024 — Lucas Bergvall: Djurgårdens IF → Tottenham Hotspur; reported ~€10m + add-ons; five-year deal (joined July 2024).

• 2025 — Lucas Hey: FC Nordsjælland → RSC Anderlecht; reported ~€3m incl. bonuses; contract to 2029.

• 2025 — Ola Solbakken: AS Roma → FC Nordsjælland; permanent transfer; four-year contract to 2029.

• 2023 — Ibrahim Sadiq: BK Häcken → AZ Alkmaar; fee in low-single-digit millions; contract to 2028.

• 2023 — Jakob Glesnes: Philadelphia Union contract extension to 2025 (club option 2026).

• 2025 — Andreas Hanche-Olsen: Mainz 05 contract extension to 2028.

— — — — — — — — — —

Services

• Contract negotiation (transfers/loans, renewals)

• International transfers & market placement (Nordics ↔ top-5 leagues, MLS, Asia)

• Image rights, sponsorships & brand partnerships

• In-house legal and business advisory

• Scouting & recruitment services for clubs

• Marketing & advertising; PR/communications

• Career planning, performance support & wellbeing

• Relocation/immigration support; post-career planning

Partner Network

• Clubs & academies (recent activity/roster): Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, 1. FSV Mainz 05, RSC Anderlecht, RC Celta, AZ Alkmaar, FC Augsburg, FC Nordsjælland, Rosenborg BK, Hammarby IF, Philadelphia Union, Real Salt Lake.

— — — — — — — — — —

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Dozens across Scandinavia, top-5 leagues, MLS and Asia

• Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Bergvall to Tottenham)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Regular presence (England, Spain, Germany, Italy, France)

• National team clients: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Ghana, etc.

• Renewal/extension deals: Frequent (e.g., Ødegaard, Hanche-Olsen, Glesnes)

— — — — — — — — — —

Approach & Philosophy

Relationship-led, analytics-aware representation grounded in Nordic principles: long-term development, the right sporting environment, and contractual stability. A senior team of former internationals and club executives provides practical, on-the-ground expertise, with in-house legal/business support to execute cross-border moves efficiently.

— — — — — — — — — —

Fees & Transparency

Typical commission ranges in line with market norms and local rules:

• Player representation: ~3–5% of gross salary (jurisdiction-dependent)

• Club mandates: up to ~10% of transfer compensation where applicable
  Dual representation only with informed written consent; compliance with FIFA Agents Regulations and relevant national FAs.

— — — — — — — — — —

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly reported for the agency

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly noted for the agency

• Media sentiment: Positive/neutral — recognized as one of Scandinavia’s most experienced agencies with verified industry profile

— — — — — — — — — —

Awards/recognition

Industry-verified agency profile; sustained presence of clients in Europe’s top leagues and national teams.