ROGON
International Player Agency

Germany

€240mm

Key Facts

Also known as: ROGON GmbH & Co. KG; ROGON Sportmanagement; ROGON U23; ROGON Women
Founded: 1999 (current GmbH & Co. KG registered 2000)
Headquarters: Mahlastraße 21, 67227 Frankenthal, Germany
Players: ≈ 120 (64 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €240mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed multi-jurisdiction agency; licensed staff active across Germany, UK, Italy, France, Croatia and Brazil
Languages: German, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, Greek, Croatian
Regions covered: Europe (Germany, UK, Italy, France), South America (Brazil), selective Africa & Middle East placements
Email: info@rogon.tv
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogon/
IG BR: https://www.instagram.com/rogonbr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rogon-sportmanagement-gmbh-&-co-kg/about/

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About

ROGON is a long-standing German football agency led by founder Roger Wittmann. The group manages elite internationals and high-potential prospects, with a strong Bundesliga footprint and a Brazil–Europe pipeline. Beyond transfers and renewals, ROGON supports clients with career strategy, commercial development and off-field advisory.

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Key People

• CEO/Founder: Roger Wittmann

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Christian Rapp (licensed intermediary)

• Licensed agents (selection): John Inglis, Paul Koutsoliakos, Régis Dorn, Kadir Özdogan, Zohair Fadel, Daniel Kastner, Ivan Jolic, Brunno Ramos, Paolo Scotti, Kostas Spanoudakis, Ali Boughardayan, Florian Wittmann

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Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Joelinton [Newcastle United]

• Georginio Rutter [Brighton & Hove Albion]

• Roberto Firmino [Al-Sadd SC]

• Marcel Sabitzer [Borussia Dortmund]

• Willi Orban [RB Leipzig]

• Hannibal [Burnley]

• Fabian Reese [Hertha BSC]

• Harold Moukoudi [AEK Athens]

• Jakub Piotrowski [Udinese]

Rising talents / U23 (selection):

• Franjo Ivanović [SL Benfica]

• Umut Tohumcu [TSG 1899 Hoffenheim]

• Linus Gechter [Hertha BSC]

• Tim Lemperle [TSG 1899 Hoffenheim]

• Dennis Seimen [SC Paderborn 07]

Notable former clients:

• Roberto Firmino; Julian Draxler; Luiz Gustavo (historical highlights)

Coaches/Staff represented (if any):

• Not publicly maintained by the agency

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Notable Deals

• 2025 — Franjo Ivanović: Union SG → SL Benfica; reported €22–23m; long-term contract to 2030.

• 2025 — Jakub Piotrowski: Ludogorets → Udinese; fee ~€3m; contract to 2029.

• 2025 — Róbert Boženík: Boavista → Stoke City; free transfer (three-year deal).

• 2025 — Tim Lemperle: 1. FC Köln → TSG Hoffenheim; free transfer; multi-year deal.

• 2023 — Georginio Rutter: TSG Hoffenheim → Leeds United (subsequently to Brighton in 2024); fee ~£28–35m reported; long-term.

• 2019 — Joelinton: TSG Hoffenheim → Newcastle United; club-record ~£40m; long-term.

• 2017 — Julian Draxler: VfL Wolfsburg → Paris Saint-Germain; ~€40m; long-term.

• 2015 — Roberto Firmino: TSG Hoffenheim → Liverpool; ~£29m; long-term.

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Services

• Contract negotiation (transfers, loans, renewals)

• International transfers & market placement (Bundesliga hub; Brazil–Europe pipeline)

• Image rights, sponsorships & brand partnerships

• Legal/tax coordination; immigration & relocation

• Career planning, performance and scouting support

• PR/communications and brand development

• Post-career planning

Partner Network

• Clubs & academies (recent activity/roster): Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, RB Leipzig, Borussia Dortmund, TSG Hoffenheim, Hertha BSC, AEK Athens, Udinese, SL Benfica, Stoke City.

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Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Dozens across Bundesliga, Premier League/Championship, Serie A, Primeira Liga

• Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (Rutter to Leeds/Brighton chain; historic Joelinton)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Regular presence (Germany, England, Italy, France)

• National team clients: Germany, Austria, Cameroon, Tunisia, Slovakia, Brazil (among others)

• Renewal/extension deals: Frequent across Bundesliga and abroad

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Approach & Philosophy

ROGON combines deep Bundesliga relationships with an international scouting network, emphasizing early identification, data-aware decision-making and carefully timed moves to maximize development and value. Negotiations are assertive and structured for long-term stability with clear progression paths for players.

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Fees & Transparency

• Typical market ranges (jurisdiction-dependent):

  • Player representation: ~3–5% of gross salary

  • Club mandates: up to ~10% of transfer compensation

• Dual representation only with informed written consent; compliance with FIFA Agents Regulations and applicable national FA rules.

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Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly listed for the agency

• Litigation / disputes: Party to regulatory proceedings over agent rules in Germany/EU; otherwise no material public sanctions

• Media sentiment: Mixed — recognized for major deals and Bundesliga influence; periodic criticism around perceived influence at select clubs

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Awards/recognition

Recognized internationally for high-value transfers and long tenure; verified industry profiles and sustained presence of clients in Europe’s top leagues.