Orangeball Inc.
Korea–Europe Bridge
South Korea €50mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Orangeball; Orangeball Players Agency
Founded: Not publicly listed
Headquarters: South Korea (no public street address listed)
Players: 3 (2 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €50mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed executive listed
Languages: Korean; English
Regions covered: South Korea; Germany; Netherlands; K League
Email: contact@orangeball.team
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeball.official
About
Orangeball Inc. is a Seoul-based boutique agency focused on elite South Korean players and selective youth prospects, combining player representation with brand partnerships and sponsorship sales. The firm emphasizes global placements and end-to-end support, positioning itself as “your orangeball” with 24/7 client backing.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Dee Dong Hyun Hong
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly titled
Licensed agents: Daniel Alves — Executive Director (licensed)
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) — CB; contract to 2028; MV €40m
Hwang In-beom (Feyenoord) — CM/DM; contract to 2028; MV €10m
Rising talents / U23:
Ko Jong-hyun (Suwon Samsung Bluewings) — CB; MV €0.25m
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2023 — Kim Min-jae: Napoli → Bayern Munich; release clause activated (c. €42–50m)
2024 — Hwang In-beom: Crvena zvezda → Feyenoord; permanent; contract to 2028
Services
Contract negotiations; career planning; PR; legal/finance advice; endorsements
Brand management: partnerships; sponsorship sales; sports events; media/content support
Partner Network
Bayern Munich; Feyenoord; Suwon Samsung Bluewings
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Select high-profile senior moves plus K League prospect placement
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Kim Min-jae to Bayern)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Active (Bundesliga; Eredivisie)
National team clients: South Korea seniors (e.g., Kim, Hwang)
Renewal/extension deals: Not publicly listed
Approach & Philosophy
Compact, high-touch representation centered on targeted European step-ups for South Korean talent, combining negotiation and brand work with global partnerships.
Fees & Transparency
Operates under FFAR; no public fee schedule or dual-representation policy.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded
Litigation / disputes: None located
Media sentiment: Positive/neutral around headline Bayern and Eredivisie moves
