OTB Sports
Brazil-to-Global Movers
Brazil €58mm
Key Facts
Also known as: OTB Sports Consultoria Esportiva; OTB Lab (sister entity)
Founded: 2013 (company formation cited in public profiles)
Headquarters: Rua Bandeira Paulista, 49, Itaim Bibi, 04532-900 São Paulo, Brazil
Players: 59 (20 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €58m
FIFA/FA registration: CBF-credentialed intermediaries active. Staff publicly listed include owners and executives (IDs not published)
Languages: Portuguese; English; Spanish
Regions covered: Brazil; Europe (Portugal, Belgium); South America; Middle East; North America; Asia (client clubs across these leagues)
Email: bruno.tozzo@otbsports.com.br
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otb_sports
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/otbsportsoficial
About
OTB Sports is a São Paulo–based football representation firm founded by partners Bruno Paiva and Marcelo Goldfarb. The agency focuses on end-to-end career management for players and coaches, leveraging a global network to place and support clients on and off the pitch.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Bruno Paiva
Executive Director: Fernando Paiva
Licensed agents / Owners: Marcelo Goldfarb — Owner/Partner; Pedro Zalla — Owner/Operations lead (club development & scouting background)
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Hércules (Fluminense)
Hugo Souza (Corinthians)
Isidro Pitta (RB Bragantino)
Clayton (Rio Ave)
Marquinhos (Cruzeiro)
Alan Minda (Cercle Brugge)
Weverton (Palmeiras)
Gustavo Cuéllar (Grêmio)
Rising talents / U23:
Juan Bezerra (Zamalek)
Pedro Vilhena (Operário-PR)
Stênio (América-MG)
Kawê (RB Bragantino)
Joseph Espinoza (Paysandu)
Notable former/other clients (selection):
Gilberto (EC Juventude), William Pottker (CRB), Willian Maranhão (Hanoi FC), Matheus Silva (Qarabağ), Rick (Talleres), Bruno Costa (Suwon Bluewings), Ronie Carrillo (Botafogo-SP)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly highlighted on the site/roster
Notable Deals
2024→2025 — Hugo Souza: Flamengo → Corinthians; initial loan made permanent; four-year contract
2025 — Isidro Pitta: Cuiabá → RB Bragantino; permanent; reported fee in the mid-seven figures; contract to 2028
2024 — Hércules: Fortaleza → Fluminense; permanent; ~€4.55m
2023 — Alan Minda: Independiente del Valle → Cercle Brugge; ~€2m; five-year deal
2025 — Clayton: to Rio Ave; permanent; deal to 2029 (fee undisclosed)
2025 — Lautaro Díaz: Cruzeiro → Santos; loan to July 2026
2024 — Weverton: Palmeiras — contract renewal to Dec 2026
Services
Contract negotiations & renewals; domestic/international transfers
Strategic communications & PR; image/brand management
Sponsorships & commercial deals; concierge/logistics
Full client management across career stages (youth to senior)
Partner Network
Demonstrated club relationships via placements: Fluminense, Corinthians, RB Bragantino, Grêmio (Brazil); Rio Ave (Portugal); Cercle Brugge (Belgium); Zamalek (Egypt); Qarabağ (Azerbaijan); Suwon Bluewings (Korea); Hanoi FC (Vietnam); Santos (Brazil)
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 20+ senior moves/renewals since 2023
Deals ≥ €10m: None publicly confirmed
Clients in top-5 European leagues: 0 currently
National team clients: Senior internationals among Brazil and Colombia cohorts
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple, notably Weverton (2024)
Approach & Philosophy
OTB positions itself as “more than career management,” offering a 360° structure around clients: negotiating leverage, brand/PR guidance, and day-to-day support. The scouting/placement strategy emphasizes league fit and steady value growth over quick flips.
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission ranges (~3–10% depending on mandate and jurisdiction). No public disclosures on dual-representation or expense policies; handled case-by-case under Brazilian and FIFA frameworks.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly identified
Litigation / disputes: None located in public reporting
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — regular coverage around notable moves and renewals
