SARCLE Co., Ltd.
Japan–Europe Bridge
Japan €56mm
Key Facts
Also known as: SARCLE; SARCLE Sports
Founded: April 2007
Headquarters: Sendagaya Post Office Bldg, 2F–3F, 1-23-7 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan
Players: 75 (35 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €56mm
FIFA/FA registration: Official player’s intermediary under the Japan Football Association; operates with FIFA-licensed agents on staff
Languages: Japanese; English
Regions covered: Japan (J.League); Europe — England, Spain, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium; selected moves to Oceania and USA
Email: Via web form (no public email listed)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarcle_official/
About
SARCLE is a Tokyo-based athlete representation and management agency creating an “on-pitch first” environment for players while handling contracts, transfers, image rights, and media. Its core mission is moving Japanese talent between the J.League and top European competitions, while also supporting coaches and post-career media/talent work.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Hirokazu Kadono — CEO since Oct 2024
Managing Director / Head of Football: Akihiko Okada — Football Director (ex-Tokushima Vortis coach/sporting director)
Licensed agents: Yohann Gainche; Shunsuke Tsutsumi; Ryuma Kobori; YoungJae Yoon; Kohei Kajino
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Ayase Ueda (Feyenoord) — CF; contract to 2028
Takumi Minamino (AS Monaco) — LW; contract to 2027
Seiya Maikuma (AZ Alkmaar) — RB; contract to 2028
Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) — RW; contract to 2028
Yuito Suzuki (SC Freiburg)
Yuya Osako (Vissel Kobe)
Hiroki Sakai (Auckland FC)
Rising talents / U23:
Ayase Uenaka (Yokohama F. Marinos); Asahi Uenaka (Yokohama F. Marinos); Sean Kotake (Thespa Gunma); and other U23s across J1/J2/J3 and Europe
Notable former/other clients:
Alumni/veterans such as Shinji Ono and other talent/ambassadors listed by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Takashi Kiyama; Tsuyoshi Otsuki; Yusaku Ueno; Kazuki Kuranuki
Notable Deals
2023 — Ayase Ueda: to Feyenoord; permanent; contract to 2028
2024 — Seiya Maikuma: to AZ Alkmaar; permanent; contract to 2028
2024 — Shunsuke Mito: to Sparta Rotterdam; permanent; contract to 2028
2024 — Hiroki Sakai: to Auckland FC; free transfer
2025 — Takeshi Kanamori: to Melbourne City; signed August 2025
Services
Contract negotiation (J.League & Europe); transfers and loans
Image/publicity rights, media & event production
Career planning for coaches and post-career pathways
Partner Network
Active corridors: England, Spain, France, Netherlands, Germany, Belgium; domestic J.League; occasional Oceania/USA placements
Coaching links with J-League clubs and academies
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 10+ senior moves/renewals since 2023
Deals ≥ €10m: None publicly confirmed
Clients in top-5 leagues: At least 1 active (Ligue 1)
National team clients: Multiple Japan internationals (e.g., Ueda, Minamino)
Renewal/extension deals: Not centrally listed
Approach & Philosophy
“Make tomorrow better than today.” SARCLE emphasizes long-term planning, proximity support, and a holistic career service model that blends JFA-accredited intermediary work with European network access, plus media/talent management for life after football.
Fees & Transparency
Operates under FFAR and JFA rules; commissions by mandate and jurisdiction. No public fee schedule or dual-representation policy.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly reported
Litigation / disputes: None located
Media sentiment: Positive/neutral — consistent coverage of Japan internationals and European placements
