R13 Fussball Agenciamento Esportivo
Brazilian Pathway Specialists
Brazil €25mm
Key Facts
Also known as: R13 Fussball
Founded: Mid-2010s (incorporated in Paraná, Brazil)
Headquarters: Av. República Argentina 1228, sala 2007, 80620-010 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Players: 58 (1st tier: 18) – Total market value: €25mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agent (Ricardo de Mattos “Ricardo Scheidt”), registered intermediary in Brazil
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Regions covered: Brazil, South America (incl. Bolivia), MLS/North America, Europe (Greece, Romania, Moldova, Peru, Portugal), Asia (Japan, South Korea, Middle East)
Email: email@r13fussball.com.br
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/r13fussball/
IG RS4 Management: https://www.instagram.com/rs4management/
About
R13 Fussball is a Curitiba-based agency created around former defender Ricardo Scheidt and right-back Rafinha’s long-standing “R13” brand. The company has grown from a boutique Brazilian practice into a multi-continent network moving players between Brazil, MLS, Greece, Eastern Europe, Peru and Japan.
The agency is best known for handling high-profile Flamengo and Olympiacos talents while also developing a strong pipeline of players into J-League, K-League, Romanian Liga I and Moldovan Super Liga clubs. With “Agency of Players and Coaches” as its tagline, R13 works across players and technical staff, combining Scheidt’s legal background with Rafinha’s top-level dressing-room insight.
Key People
CEO/Founder:
Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt) – Ex-centre-back (clubs in Brazil and Boca Juniors), founder and managing partner of R13 Fussball, FIFA-licensed agent and practicing lawyer in Paraná.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricardoscheidt4/
Managing Director / Head of Football:
Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt) – Leads football operations, senior negotiations and strategic club relationships, especially with Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense.
Licensed agents:
Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt”) – FIFA Agent (Brazil), principal intermediary for R13’s player deals.
Regional representatives and consultants (not all publicly listed as licensed intermediaries):
Kaio Gonçalves – Senior consultant / regional representative for Middle East and Asia, ex-Emirates and J-League midfielder.
Go Nagaoka – Operating in Japan.
Claudio Zancanaro – Italy and Germany.
Adeval Borba – Brazil and Argentina.
R13 Bolivia representative – Country representative in Bolivia for South American scouting and placement.
Other collaborators visible in public content include James Dens and Joonatas Cardoso, often appearing in R13’s official announcements.
Client Roster
Top players (current)
Leonardo Pereira “Léo Pereira” (CR Flamengo) – 31 January 1996
Leonardo Matias Baiersdorf Linck “Léo Linck” (Botafogo) – 3 March 2001
Rodinei Marcelo de Almeida “Rodinei” (Olympiacos) – 29 January 1992
Daniel de Sousa Britto “Daniel” (San Jose Earthquakes) – 6 May 1994
Leonardo de Souza Sena “Léo Sena” (Sydney FC) – 31 December 1995
Valdemir de Oliveira Soares “Val Soares” (Ventforet Kofu) – 12 March 1997
Matheus Jesus Tenorio “Matheus Jesus” (V-Varen Nagasaki) – 10 April 1997
Sota Mino (UTA Arad) – 20 October 1994
Welton Felipe Pará Moreira “Welton” (Ararat-Armenia) – 22 November 1998
Lucas Turci (Al-Adalah) – 23 August 1996
Luis Phelipe de Souza Figueiredo “Luis Phelipe” (Sheriff Tiraspol) – 12 February 2001
Raí Ramos de Oliveira “Raí Ramos” (Grêmio Novorizontino) – 6 May 1994
Rising talents / U23
Christian Kendji Wagatsuma Ferreira “Kazu” (Oțelul Galați) – 18 March 2000
Léo Gaucho (Operário Ferroviário) – 3 August 2001
Anderson Ceará (FK Csíkszereda) – 21 May 1999
Pierre Sebastian da Silva “Pierre da Silva” (Cusco FC) – 28 July 1998
Bruno Faria Cortez Lapa “Bruno Lapa” (Ansan Greeners) – 10 May 1997
Alisson Machado dos Santos “Alisson” (Criciúma EC) – 8 June 1995
Leonardo “Léo Alaba” (Criciúma EC) – 1 July 1999
Notable former / long-term clients
Márcio Rafael Ferreira de Souza “Rafinha” (Retired; previously Flamengo, Olympiacos, Grêmio, São Paulo, Bayern Munich) – 7 September 1985
Piris da Motta (midfielder – transfer from Flamengo to Gençlerbirliği handled with R13 involvement)
Other long-term clients highlighted in Brazilian media include Léo Sena during his Spezia spell and several further Série A/B players.
Coaches/Staff represented
R13 markets itself as an “Agency of Players and Coaches” and is publicly associated with technical staff in Brazil’s professional leagues, although detailed staff rosters are not widely disclosed.
Notable Deals
2020 – Léo Pereira – Athletico Paranaense to Flamengo (Brazil)
Permanent transfer in January 2020, widely reported around €6.1–7m, with R13 Fussball and Rafinha’s company intermediating the move; contract extended to 31 December 2027.2020 – Rodinei – Flamengo to Internacional (Brazil)
Loan transfer from Flamengo to Internacional with a €4m purchase option written into the deal, negotiated with R13 as the player’s representative.2023 – Rodinei – Flamengo to Olympiacos (Greece)
Free transfer to Olympiacos in January 2023, followed by a contract extension keeping the right-back in Piraeus until 2027.2019–2020 – Rafinha – Bayern Munich to Flamengo and later moves within Brazil
R13 and Rafinha’s own R13 brand played a central role in the right-back’s high-profile return to Flamengo from Europe, anchoring the agency’s early reputation at elite level.2024 – Daniel – Internacional to San Jose Earthquakes (Brazil to MLS)
Move of goalkeeper Daniel Britto to San Jose Earthquakes with contract to 2026 plus club option, highlighting R13’s MLS pipeline.2024–2025 – Luis Phelipe – South America to Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova)
Transfer of winger Luis Phelipe to Sheriff Tiraspol on a multi-year deal, illustrating R13’s pathway into Eastern Europe.2024–2025 – Val Soares – Brazil to Ventforet Kofu (Japan)
Defensive midfielder Val Soares signs with Ventforet Kofu in J2 League in 2025 with R13 as official intermediary, reinforcing the agency’s Japan links.2024 – Pierre da Silva – North America to Cusco FC (Peru)
American winger Pierre da Silva joins Cusco FC on a contract running at least to the end of 2025, under R13 representation.Various windows – Brazilian domestic deals
Brazilian media placed R13 Fussball joint-6th by number of transfers completed in Brazil’s 2025 primary domestic window (six deals).
Services
Contract negotiation and renegotiation (salaries, bonuses, image rights) across Brazil, Europe, MLS and Asia
Domestic and international transfers and loans, including MLS, J-League, K-League, Liga I, Liga 1 Peru and Moldovan Super Liga pathways
Career management and long-term planning for senior pros and prospects
Commercial/sponsorship deals and brand work, leveraging Rafinha’s profile and the R13 brand
Legal and regulatory advisory (player contracts, disputes, CNRD/CBF and FIFA processes)
Relocation, logistics and integration support for players moving between continents (housing, basic concierge, local support)
Video/analytics-led promotion via highlight reels and digital content
Partner Network
Working relationships with Brazilian clubs such as Flamengo, Athletico Paranaense, Coritiba and regional sides via repeated deals and Scheidt’s club-management role at São Joseense
Active pipelines into:
Greece (Olympiacos)
MLS (San Jose Earthquakes)
Japan (Ventforet Kofu and other J-League entities)
Eastern Europe (Oțelul Galați, Sheriff Tiraspol and other Romanian/Moldovan clubs)
South American satellite presence in Bolivia under “R13 Fussball Bolivia”
Video and content partners for player highlight production and promotion (R13’s own media output and collaborations)
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed:
Low-to-mid dozens across Brazilian divisions and overseas markets, including at least six deals in Brazil’s 2025 primary window alone
Deals ≥ €10m:
0 in the last three seasons (flagship €7m Léo Pereira to Flamengo predates this period – January 2020)
Clients in top-5 European leagues:
Currently 0; focus is predominantly on Brazil, Greece, Eastern Europe, MLS and Asian leagues
National team clients:
1 senior Brazil international in recent years (Rafinha) plus youth-level internationals like Kazu (Brazil U17)
Renewal/extension deals:
Multiple renewals and extensions, notably Léo Pereira’s long-term Flamengo renewal to 2027 and Rodinei’s extension with Olympiacos through 2027
(Specific totals are estimates based on publicly reported transfers; the agency does not publish a full deal ledger.)
Approach & Philosophy
R13 Fussball’s model is built on using strong club relationships in Brazil as a springboard into secondary but ambitious markets – Greece, MLS, J-League, Liga I, Moldovan Super Liga and Peru’s Liga 1. Rather than chasing only the very top of Europe’s top-5 leagues, they prioritise finding environments where their players can start, grow and then step up again.
Scouting leans heavily on Scheidt’s and Rafinha’s on-field experience and an internal video-analytics operation that produces clips and reels shared directly with clubs worldwide. Negotiations tend to be assertive – illustrated by R13’s willingness to pursue unpaid fees through the CBF’s disputes chamber – but the agency positions itself as hands-on and protective of client value rather than pure deal volume.
Fees & Transparency
Commissions are not published, but available transfer-industry reporting and Brazilian norms suggest:
Standard commissions in the 5–10 % range on player contracts, within FIFA and CBF guidelines
Success-based fees on transfers, especially outbound moves to Europe, MLS and Asia
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions:
No major FIFA or CBF bans against the agency are publicly recorded. A Paraná state disciplinary report mentions Ricardo Scheidt entering the field and provoking confusion in a 2022 match environment, but without evidence of long-term sanctions against his agency activity.
Media sentiment:
Overall mixed-to-positive: local press has profiled Scheidt as a successful post-playing businessman with high-value clients like Léo Pereira and Rodinei, while more recent coverage notes his firm stance on collecting owed commissions.
Awards/recognition
Profiled in Brazilian sports media for Scheidt’s transition “from the pitch to success as an agent and manager,” citing his work with Rafinha, Léo Pereira and Rodinei
Listed among the most active agencies in Brazil’s 2025 main transfer window (joint-6th in volume of deals)
