Soccer11
Balkan Defence Experts
Croatia €27mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Soccer 11; Soccer Eleven; SOCCER11 Football Management Agency; Soccer Eleven d.o.o.; Adrian Sport Transfer
Founded: 2008 (company registered 5 May 2008)
Headquarters: Radnička cesta 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Players: 20 (1st tier: 14) – Total market value: €27mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed player agency; registered intermediary with Croatian Football Federation (HNS)
Languages: Croatian, English, German, French, Italian, Albanian
Regions covered: Croatia & Balkans; Central/Eastern Europe; Italy; Poland; Turkey
Email: info@soccer-eleven.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccer.eleven
About
Soccer11 is a Zagreb-based football management agency specialising in player representation and career management, with more than 15 years of experience in player development, transfers and soccer management.
Built around founder and licensed agent Adrian Aliaj, the agency focuses strongly on defenders and all-round professionals from the Balkans and broader Central/Eastern Europe, placing them in top-flight leagues such as Serie A, Ekstraklasa and HNL.
Soccer11 offers complete career care – from youth development and first contracts to major international moves and late-career transitions – with a high level of personal involvement from its multilingual leadership.
Key People
CEO/Founder:
Adrian Aliaj – Co-owner and director of Soccer Eleven d.o.o., former professional forward and Licensed Player’s Agent by the Croatian Football Federation; speaks Croatian, English, German, French, Italian and Albanian.
Managing Director / Head of Football:
Ana Aliaj
Licensed agents:
Adrian Aliaj – FIFA-licensed players’ agent and registered intermediary with Croatian FA.
Igor Čalo – Player’s Agent with UEFA PRO background, former player at HNK Gorica, NK Zagreb and Inter Zaprešić, working as a senior agent at Soccer11.
Client Roster
(Only full name, current club, date of birth)
Top players (current):
Amir Rrahmani (SSC Napoli) – 24 February 1994
Mërgim Vojvoda (Como 1907) – 1 February 1995
Boško Sutalo (KS Cracovia) – 1 January 2000
Lindon Selahi (Widzew Łódź) – 26 February 1999
Moris Valinčić (GNK Dinamo Zagreb) – 17 November 2002
Toma Bašić (SS Lazio) – 25 November 1996
Lamine Ba (NK Varaždin) – 24 August 1997
Rising talents / U23:
Marcelino Preka (FK Partizani) – 2 August 2003
Luka Dajcer (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) – 6 June 2001
Luka Savatović (NK Lokomotiva Zagreb) – 6 July 2004
Luka Liješkić (FK Radnički 1923 Kragujevac) – 23 February 2005
Amar Gerxhaliu (Erzurumspor FK) – 26 April 2002
Rron Krueziu (FC Lugano II) – 7 January 2006
Ardi Trshani (NK Uljanik) – 22 May 2004
Metodi Maksimov (LASK Amateure OÖ) – 20 August 2002
Notable former clients / players whose key moves were handled:
Stipe Biuk (Real Valladolid) – 26 December 2002
Leon Dajaku (SSV Ulm 1846) – 12 April 2001
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Ante Šimundža (Manager, Śląsk Wrocław) – 28 September 1971
Notable Deals
2020 – Amir Rrahmani from Hellas Verona to SSC Napoli (Serie A) on a permanent transfer, reported at around €14–15m plus bonuses, with a long-term deal later extended to June 2027 (club option).
2021 – Toma Bašić from Girondins de Bordeaux to SS Lazio (Serie A), signing a multi-year contract running to June 2026.
2021 – Lindon Selahi from FC Twente to HNK Rijeka, establishing him as a key midfielder in the Croatian top flight and paving the way for his later move to Poland.
2023 – Josip Šutalo from Dinamo Zagreb to Ajax, five-year contract to June 2028, fee around €20.5m plus potential add-ons – one of Dinamo’s biggest outgoing deals in recent years.
2023 – Stipe Biuk’s loan from Real Valladolid/LAFC to HNK Hajduk Split, with Soccer Eleven d.o.o. acting as intermediary between MLS and Croatian top flight.
2024/25 – Moris Valinčić’s progression from NK Široki Brijeg via NK Istra 1961 into GNK Dinamo Zagreb on a long-term contract to 2029.
2025 – Mërgim Vojvoda from Torino to Como 1907 (Serie A), permanent move reported at around €1.5m with contract to 2027/28.
2025 – Lindon Selahi from HNK Rijeka to Widzew Łódź (PKO Ekstraklasa), three-year deal with option for a further year.
Services
Contract negotiation and re-negotiation (salary, bonuses, performance incentives, buy-out clauses).
Transfers and loans, including cross-border moves between Croatia, Italy, Poland, Turkey and other European leagues.
Career planning and player development support, leveraging the founder’s professional playing background and regional network.
Image management and commercial advice in coordination with clubs and sponsors.
Match and performance monitoring with regular contact with clubs and coaching staff.
Relocation and off-field support via the Zagreb base and local partners (housing, logistics, language and integration support).
Partner Network
Collaborations with other football management and scouting entities, including international agencies such as Germania Sportagentur and analytical tools like Once.
Strong relationships with Croatian clubs (HNK Hajduk, GNK Dinamo, NK Lokomotiva, NK Varaždin) and regional clubs in Poland, Turkey, Kosovo and Albania through recurring transfers and representations.
Local legal, accounting and logistics providers in Zagreb to support contract execution and day-to-day player needs.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 8+ significant club moves since 2021 across Serie A, HNL, Ekstraklasa, 1. Lig and other European leagues.
Deals ≥ €10m: 2 (Amir Rrahmani to Napoli; Josip Šutalo to Ajax).
Clients in top-5 leagues: 3 current players in Serie A (Napoli, Como 1907, Lazio).
National team clients: At least 4 current full internationals plus several youth internationals.
Renewal/extension deals: 1+ top-level renewals, including Rrahmani’s extension with Napoli to 2027.
Approach & Philosophy
Soccer11 focuses on long-term, relationship-driven representation built around direct access to the founding agent rather than a large, anonymous structure. Their roster skews toward defenders, defensive midfielders and hard-working wide players – profiles that fit clubs looking for tactical discipline and reliability.
The agency leverages deep knowledge of Balkan and Central European markets, extensive language skills and day-to-day contact with clients. Scouting is heavily network-based, focusing on players who combine mentality, tactical intelligence and readiness for cross-border moves. Negotiations are pragmatic and club-friendly, aiming to create repeat business with partner clubs while maximising long-term career upside for players rather than chasing one-off headline fees.
Fees & Transparency
Soccer11 does not publicly disclose its standard commission structure or detailed fee schedule. As a licensed intermediary under Croatian FA and FIFA regulations, commissions are typically negotiated case by case within regulatory caps and club policies.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions:
No publicly reported disciplinary sanctions against Soccer Eleven d.o.o. or its key personnel were identified at the time of research.
Litigation / disputes:
No significant public litigation involving the agency is widely reported; any minor commercial disputes, if they exist, appear to be handled privately.
Media sentiment:
Largely neutral to positive – the agency is typically mentioned in the context of completed transfers rather than opinion pieces or controversies, indicating a low-profile but steady reputation.
Awards/recognition
No major public industry awards or rankings are currently associated with Soccer11, but its role in high-value moves such as Rrahmani to Napoli and Šutalo to Ajax serves as informal recognition within the scouting and club community.
