Smarter Players
Argentine Talent Pipeline

Argentina

€100mm

Key Facts

Founded: Not publicly stated (operating 20+ years)
Headquarters: Buenos Aires (CABA), Argentina
Players: 60+ (40+ 1st tier) – €100mm
FIFA/FA registration: AFA intermediary registry – Eduardo Ariel Gamarnik (ID 02-025, active as of 08.01.2019); FIFA Football Agent license – not confirmed
Languages: Spanish; English
Regions covered: Worldwide
Email: info@smarterplayers.com
Phone: +54 11 4853 4373 / 4853 4372
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarter_players/

About

Smarter Players is an Argentine player representation and intermediation firm founded by Eduardo Gamarnik and Agustín Gamarnik and positioned as an international-facing operation with 20+ years in the market. The agency states it represents professional footballers worldwide and supports clients with specialist professionals across different areas.

Key People

• Eduardo Ariel Gamarnik – Co-Founder (AFA intermediary, historical listing)

  • Bio: Founder of the company; publicly described as having 20+ years of experience in international football representation/intermediation.

  • Registration: AFA intermediary ID 02-025 (active as of 08.01.2019).

  • Contact (AFA list, 2019): Mobile 15-4406-7685; Email eduardog@edugplayer.com

• Agustín Gamarnik – Co-Founder (reported)

  • Bio: Reported in Argentine media as the owner of Smarter Players.

  • Contacts: Not publicly listed.

• Lucas Gamarnik – Player agent (reported)

  • Bio: Reported in Argentine media as the representative of Julián Malatini; described as son of Eduardo Gamarnik.

  • Contacts: Not publicly listed.

• Gari Sauto – Spain contact (public listing)

  • Bio: Listed as the contact for “Smarter Players” on a scouting/agency directory page.

  • Contact: Phone +34 608 462 549; Email smarterplayers.spain@gmail.com

Licensed agents:

• Eduardo Ariel Gamarnik – AFA intermediary ID 02-025 (historical listing)

• Other FIFA-licensed agents under the brand – not confirmed

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

• Leonardo Balerdi (Olympique Marseille) – 26.01.1999

• Enzo Barrenechea (Fiorentina) – 22.05.2001

• Nicolás Castro (Elche CF) – 01.11.2000

• Pablo Solari (River Plate) – 22.03.2001

• Aníbal Moreno (Palmeiras) – 13.05.1999

• Tomás Pochettino (Fortaleza) – 01.02.1996

• Gastón Lodico (Unión Santa Fe) – 28.05.1998

• Kevin Gutiérrez (Defensa y Justicia) – 03.06.1997

• Franco Romero (Nacional) – 23.04.2000

• Jabes Saralegui (Boca Juniors) – 12.04.2003

• Oscar Salomón (Platense) – 22.03.1999

• Julián Malatini (Werder Bremen) – 31.05.2001

• Facundo Cáseres (Gil Vicente) – 28.05.2001

• Valentín Fascendini (Unión Santa Fe) – 13.03.2003

• Braian Cufré (Las Palmas) – 15.12.1996

• Mauricio Benítez (Boca Juniors II) – 03.02.2004

• Tomás Cardona (Tigre) – 10.10.1995

• Lisandro Magallán (Vélez Sarsfield) – 27.09.1993

• Nicolás Oroz (Argentinos Juniors) – 01.04.1994

• Matías Esquivel (AE Kifisias) – 22.03.1999

• Mauro Luna Diale (Platense) – 26.04.1999

• Felipe Sánchez (Schalke 04) – 07.04.2004

• Facundo Gulli (San Lorenzo) – 25.09.2005

• David Romero (Tigre) – 25.03.2003

• Santiago Toloza (Platense) – 28.10.2002

• Gregorio Rodríguez (FBC Melgar) – 17.01.2000

• Franco Minerva (Platense) – 31.01.2006

• Rodri Suárez (Cultural Leonesa) – 14.11.2002

• Simón Rivero (Tigre) – 16.04.2003

• Tobías Rubio (Defensa y Justicia) – 27.07.2004

• Cristian Schlotthauer (Rosario Central)

• Lautaro Mancilla (Racing Club)

• Lautaro Vizcarra (Racing Club)

• Mariano Bustos (Boca Juniors II)

• Simón Argarañaz (Boca Juniors II)

• Ezequiel Castaño (Boca Juniors II)

• Fernando Martínez (Boca Juniors II)

Notable Deals

• 2021 – Tomás Pochettino – CA Talleres to Austin FC

• 2021 – Mauro Luna Diale – Boca Juniors to Unión

• 2022 – Gastón Lodico – Lanús to O’Higgins

• 2022 – Nicolás Castro – Newell’s Old Boys to Genk

• 2023 – Tomás Pochettino – Austin FC to Fortaleza

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

• Player representation and intermediation (transfers and career management)

• Contract negotiation and renewals

• International moves and cross-border support

• Club liaison, scouting exposure and placement support

Partner Network

• Club network across Argentina and international markets

• Transfer marketplace presence – listed as a “trusted agency” with “high transparency” on TransferRoom

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Not publicly consolidated; examples include Pochettino’s move to Fortaleza (2023) and other marketplace-listed transfers

• Deals ≥ €10m: Barrenechea listed at €13m market value (loan to Benfica shown)

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille)

• National team clients: Leonardo Balerdi (Argentina)

• Renewal/extension deals: Leonardo Balerdi extension shown publicly

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Approach & Philosophy

Smarter Players positions itself as a professionalized support structure with specialized professionals advising players holistically, and emphasizes a serious, responsible working approach. The agency highlights international representation and global placement opportunities.

Fees & Transparency

Commission ranges, dual-representation policy, and expense rules are not publicly disclosed. FIFA agent/representation rules may apply depending on the transaction structure and jurisdiction.

Compliance & Reputation

Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public sanctions found.
Litigation / disputes: Not found publicly.
Media sentiment: Neutral.

Awards/recognition

• “Trusted agency” and “High Transparency” designation on TransferRoom