Prodigy Players
Lusophone Talent Network
Portugal €30mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Prodigy Players Portugal
Founded: Not publicly disclosed
Headquarters: Lisbon, Portugal
Players: 90 (1st tier: 16) — Total market value: €30mm
FIFA/FA registration: Multiple FIFA-licensed agents on staff
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, Turkish
Regions covered: Portugal, France, Türkiye, Americas (USA/Colombia), Gulf and wider Europe
Email: Not publicly listed (primary contact via Instagram/Linktree)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prodigyplayers.pt
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prodigyplayers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Prodigy-Players
About
Prodigy Players is a Lisbon-based football careers management agency operating across Portugal and international markets. Multilingual team combining scouting, contract work and international placements for senior and U23 players. Besides Portugal, the agency also operates in Germany, Italy and the US.
Key People
CEO/Founders: Paulo Gamito and José Gamito
Managing Director / Head of Football: Rafael Santos — Executive Director.
Phone: +351916228665Licensed agents:
Paulo Gamito (Co-Owner): +351919092564
José Gamito (Co-Owner): +351966702944
Luis Barnabe (Germany): +4915226450286
Diogo Runa: +351961082732
Ricardo Vicente: +351911896054
Pedro Leite: +351935469315
Luca Peloso (Italy): +393347247842
Santiago Garcia Escallón (USA): +16302720730
Jean-Pierre Carteau; Daniel Dueñas; Hüseyin Kemal Gürses; David Manuel.
Scouting team: João Barão; Slimane Chakrouni; Umut Gül; Luís Lalanda; Willian Pires; ; Antony Skordilis;
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current):
Nuno Tavares (Lazio)
Fali Candé (Sassuolo)
Nélson da Luz (Qingdao West Coast)
Chris Donovan (Philadelphia Union)
Delvin Alfonzo (Águilas Doradas)
Jójó (FC Sheriff Tiraspol)
Diogo Ferreira (Portimonense)
Pedro Empis (FK Radnik Surdulica)
Enrique Lofolomo (Zulte Waregem)
Manuel Baldé (Penafiel)
Guga (Al-Wahda FC)
Ricardo Matos (FC Arges)
David Tavares (Turan-Tovuz)
Notable former clients: Not publicly consolidated.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Not publicly listed.
Notable Deals
2025 — Nuno Tavares: Arsenal → Lazio — permanent; contract to 2029.
2025 — Fali Candé: Venezia → Sassuolo — permanent; contract to 2029.
2023–2025 — Chris Donovan: Philadelphia Union — new deal through 2025 with options to 2027.
2025 — Enrique Lofolomo: signed for Zulte Waregem — contract to 2027 (club option).
Services
Career management and scouting (senior & U23)
Contract negotiation: transfers, loans, renewals
International placement and relocation support
Sponsorships, image rights, and media/PR coordination
Partner Network
Clubs evidenced by recent placements include Lazio, Sassuolo, Philadelphia Union, Zulte Waregem, Águilas Doradas, Al-Wahda FC, Sheriff Tiraspol, Penafiel and others across Europe, Americas and the Gulf.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens across European first/second tiers and Americas.
Deals ≥ €10m: Not publicly attributed to the agency in this window.
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — Serie A (Lazio, Sassuolo).
National team clients: Multiple senior/youth internationals within roster.
Renewal/extension deals: MLS and European renewals/extensions documented.
Approach & Philosophy
Prodigy Players operates a multi-market, multilingual model with regional scouts and licensed agents to identify undervalued talent, secure first-team minutes, and stage step-up moves. The agency emphasizes hands-on player care and long-term career planning rather than volume.
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission ranges (~5–10% depending on mandate/jurisdiction). Dual representation handled per FIFA/league regulations with written consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public records found.
Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented.
Media sentiment: Neutral; focused on player signings and contracts.
Awards/recognition
No public awards listed.
