Players United Management B.V.
Dutch Talent Hub
. Netherlands
€71mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Players United; Players United Management; Players United Brands B.V.
Founded: 2004 (Netherlands)
Headquarters: Schinkeldijkje 18K, 1432 CE Aalsmeer, Netherlands
Players: 52 (22 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €71mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff (e.g., Guido Albers; Ricardo Hemmen; Caspar van Nieuwenhuizen; Liam Born; Amber Bravenboer)
Languages: Dutch; English
Regions covered: Netherlands; Spain (LaLiga); Portugal; Denmark; Japan; Thailand; Indonesia
Email: info@playersunited.com • Phone: +31 20 545 0010
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playersunited/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/playersunited/

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About

Players United is a Dutch full-service football agency combining management (players, coaches and legends) with marketing, activation and commercial work for clubs and brands. The management arm focuses on Eredivisie talent pathways and selective placements in LaLiga, Primeira Liga, Denmark and Asia.

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Key People

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Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

  • Kenneth Taylor (Lazio) – 16.05.2002

  • Donny van de Beek (Girona FC) – 18.04.1997

  • Mexx Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar) – 24.07.2003

  • Steven Berghuis (Ajax) – 19.12.1991

  • Denso Kasius (AZ Alkmaar) – 06.10.2002

  • Dani de Wit (FC Utrecht) – 28.01.1998

  • Derry Murkin (FC Utrecht) – 27.07.1999

  • Richairo Zivkovic (True Bangkok United) – 05.09.1996

  • Mike Eerdhuijzen (FC Utrecht) – 13.07.2000

  • Evert Linthorst (Go Ahead Eagles) – 03.03.2000

  • Carel Eiting (Omonia Nicosia) – 11.02.1998

  • Thom Haye (PERSIB Bandung) – 09.02.1995

  • Boy Kemper (NAC Breda) – 21.06.1999

  • Thomas Didillon-Hödl (Willem II) – 28.11.1995

  • Robin van Cruijsen (FC Volendam) – 20.02.2006

  • Youssef El Kachati (NEC Nijmegen) – 09.11.1999

  • Damon Mirani (Heracles Almelo) – 13.05.1996

  • Tim Freriks (Viborg FF) – 02.10.1998

  • Gyan de Regt (Excelsior) – 18.09.2003

  • Kasper Boogaard (AZ Alkmaar U21) – 29.01.2006

  • Damian van Bruggen (Vejle BK) – 18.03.1996

  • Sai van Wermeskerken (Kawasaki Frontale) – 28.06.1994

  • Wassim Bouziane (AZ Alkmaar U21) – 22.12.2006

  • Julius Dirksen (Go Ahead Eagles) – 02.02.2003

  • Arjen van der Heide (De Graafschap) – 19.11.2001

  • Terrence Douglas (FC Eindhoven) – 14.09.2001

  • Leon Bergsma (Neuchâtel Xamax) – 25.01.1997

  • Noa Dundas (FC Utrecht U21) – 13.04.2004

  • Max de Waal (Without club) – 10.01.2002

  • Rida Chahid (Without club) – 03.12.2004

Extra top young talents

  • Skye Vink (Ajax U21) – 01.07.2006

  • Charlie Setford (Ajax U21) – 11.05.2004

  • Hamza el Dahri (Almere City FC) – 05.03.2005

  • Giandro Sambo (Heracles Almelo) – 28.08.2006

  • Tommy Setford (Arsenal U21) – 13.03.2006

Notable former clients: Not publicly documented

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Frank de Boer; Aron Winter; John van ’t Schip; Orlando Trustfull; Dwight Lodeweges; Wesley Sneijder; Jean-Paul van Gastel; John van den Brom

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Notable Deals

  • 2026 — Kenneth Taylor: Ajax → Lazio, reported fee €17mm package

  • 2024 — Donny van de Beek: Manchester United → Girona; permanent; reported low fixed fee + add-ons; contract to 2028

  • 2025 — Derry Murkin: Schalke 04 → FC Utrecht; fee undisclosed; contract to 2029

  • 2025 — Mike Eerdhuijzen: Sparta Rotterdam → FC Utrecht; ~€1.3m; contract to 2029

  • 2025 — Youssef El Kachati: Telstar → NEC Nijmegen; free; contract to 2028

  • 2024 — Thomas Didillon: Willem II; permanent; contract to 2026

  • 2024 — Richairo Zivkovic: Lion City Sailors → True Bangkok United; permanent; to 2026

  • 2024 — Mexx Meerdink: AZ — contract extension to 2030 (renewal)

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

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Services

Contract negotiation and transfers/loans; image rights, sponsorships and endorsements; PR/branding and commercial activations; legal/tax liaison; relocation and player care; performance support; events and fan activations.

Partner Network

Ajax; AZ; FC Utrecht; Go Ahead Eagles; NEC; Girona; Famalicão; Viborg; Kawasaki Frontale; True Bangkok United; PERSIB; plus allied scouts, lawyers, physios and marketing partners.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

  • Total transfers completed: 10+

  • Deals ≥ €10m: 0 publicly confirmed

  • Clients in top-5 leagues: 1 (LaLiga)

  • National team clients: Netherlands (senior/international)

  • Renewal/extension deals: 1+ (e.g., Mexx Meerdink to 2030)

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

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Approach & Philosophy

Selective, pathway-driven representation centred on Dutch development. Emphasis on playing-time plans and club fit, with value-protective clauses (sell-ons, add-ons, options). Integrated commercial/media support strengthens each player’s platform alongside sporting progression.

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Fees & Transparency

Commission ranges not publicly disclosed; operations under FIFA/KNVB regulations with written mandates and required disclosures.

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Compliance & Reputation

  • Disciplinary actions / sanctions: none publicly recorded

  • Litigation / disputes: none notable in public domain

  • Media sentiment: neutral to positive — steady coverage around Eredivisie moves and LaLiga placement

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