Pini Zahavi – Gol International
Global super-agent
. Israel
€340mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Gol International Ltd.; GOL Football; “Pini Zahavi – Gol International”
Founded: Early 2000s (Gol-branded entities active by 2007; exact year not publicly disclosed)
Headquarters: Operative base in Tel Aviv with London presence; corporate vehicles historically in Gibraltar
Players: ≈50 total • 33 in top-tier leagues • Total market value ≈ €340mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed staff include Pini (Pinhas) Zahavi (Owner), Humberto Paiva, Abraham Misehouy (plus associates). License IDs not publicly listed
Languages: English, Hebrew (multilingual associate network)
Regions covered: Top-5 EU leagues, UK, Türkiye, Middle East (Saudi Pro League), MLS

About

GOL International is the boutique, high-end agency led by Israeli “super-agent” Pini Zahavi, known for brokering era-defining deals and representing elite players and coaches. Public branding stresses a global presence and tailored representation for top talent. Corporate set-up has historically included Gibraltar-registered Gol entities.

Key People

  • CEO/Founder: Pini (Pinhas) Zahavi — Owner; licensed intermediary

  • Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly specified

  • Licensed agents (selection): Humberto Paiva; Abraham Misehouy (license IDs not publicly disclosed)

Client Roster

Top players (current):

  • Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona)

  • Leroy Sané (Galatasaray)

  • Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munich)

  • Christopher Nkunku (Chelsea)

  • Marcin Bułka (NEOM SC)

  • Aleksandar Mitrović (Al-Hilal)

  • Illan Meslier (Leeds United)

  • El Bilal Touré (Atalanta)

  • Andy Diouf (RC Lens)

Rising talents / U23:

  • Marlon Gomes (Shakhtar Donetsk)

  • Antoñito Cordero (KVC Westerlo)

  • El Bilal Touré (Atalanta)

  • Andy Diouf (RC Lens)

Notable former clients: Not maintained publicly by the agency; Zahavi is historically linked with numerous elite careers

Coaches/Staff represented (selection):

  • Luís Castro (Manager, Al-Wasl)

Notable Deals

  • 2022 — Robert Lewandowski: Bayern Munich → FC Barcelona; €45m + €5m add-ons; 4-year contract to 2026

  • 2023 — Christopher Nkunku: RB Leipzig → Chelsea; fee ~£52m; 6-year deal

  • 2025 — Jonathan Tah: Bayer Leverkusen → Bayern Munich; free transfer; contract to 2029

  • 2025 — Leroy Sané: Bayern Munich → Galatasaray; free; 3-year contract (to 2028)

  • 2025 — Marcin Bułka: OGC Nice → NEOM SC; reported €15m; to 2029

  • 2023 — Andy Diouf: FC Basel → RC Lens; reported €15m; 5-year deal

  • 2023 — Aleksandar Mitrović: Fulham → Al-Hilal; fee ~£50–58m; to 2026

Services

  • Contract negotiation (players/coaches), transfers/loans, renewals

  • Image rights, sponsorships, brand partnerships, media/PR

  • Legal/tax coordination, immigration/relocation support

  • Career planning and strategic market positioning
    (Public branding: “Leading Boutique Football Agency… Global Presence”.)

Partner Network

Placement track indicates strong ties with Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Galatasaray, Al-Hilal, FC Barcelona, Atalanta, RC Lens, Leeds United, Eintracht Frankfurt, Borussia Mönchengladbach, Nashville SC, among others.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed: Numerous across top European and Middle-East leagues (see selected deals above)

  • Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (Lewandowski, Nkunku, Bułka, Diouf, Mitrović)

  • Clients in top-5 leagues: 33 current first-tier players

  • National team clients: Several current internationals (e.g., Poland, Germany, France, Serbia)

  • Renewal/extension deals: Not centrally listed; handled case-by-case via clubs/clients

Approach & Philosophy

Boutique, relationship-led representation aimed at elite performance environments, leveraging deep club networks and global coverage while tailoring moves for sporting and commercial upside.

Fees & Transparency

Specific commission structures are not publicly disclosed; transactions follow FIFA and relevant FA regulations governing intermediaries and dual representation.

Compliance & Reputation

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