SP The Agency
Dutch-Led Elite Moves
Netherlands €31mm
Key Facts
Founded: Not publicly disclosed (team cites 30+ years in the market)
Headquarters: Netherlands
Players: 28 (1st tier: 13) — Total market value: €31mm
FIFA/FA registration: FIFA-licensed agents on staff (see Key People)
Languages: Dutch, English
Regions covered: Benelux, wider Europe (Netherlands, Spain, Scotland, Slovenia), Middle East (Saudi/UAe leagues) — per active roster clubs
Email: info@sp-theagency.com (general)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sptheagency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sp-theagency
About
SP The Agency was founded by Rodger Linse and Sebastiaan (Alexander) Pot, and is a Netherlands-based football representation firm combining veteran agents with data-driven “football intelligence.” The team emphasizes long-term planning, strong Benelux pathways and selective international placements, backed by 30+ years of industry experience. Its portfolio spans first-team players across the Eredivisie and abroad, plus a notable bench of coaches/sporting staff.
Key People
Co-Founders:
Rodger Linse: r.linse@sp-theagency.com
Sebastiaan (Alexander) Pot: s.pot@sp-theagency.com, +31 6 2520 8444Licensed agents: Rodger Linse (Owner); Sebastiaan (Alexander) Pot (Owner).
Football Intelligence: Raoul Maphar.
Client Roster
Top players and talents (current):
Sem Steijn (Feyenoord)
Mitchell van Bergen (Sparta Rotterdam)
Shaquille Pinas (Al-Kholood Club)
Karim Rekik (Al-Jazira)
Mats Deijl (Go Ahead Eagles)
Marc Cardona (UD Las Palmas)
Max Balard (NAC Breda)
Vicko Sevelj (Dundee United FC)
Deron Payne (FC Volendam)
Omar Rekik (NK Maribor)
Jens Mathijsen (Willem II)
Uriël van Aalst (Willem II)
Jevon Simons (De Graafschap)
Sem Scheperman (Heracles Almelo)
Dano Lourens (Sparta Rotterdam)
Notable former clients: Not publicly consolidated.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Ruud van Nistelrooy; Nigel de Jong; Hedwiges Maduro; Maurice Steijn; Joris Mathijsen; Boy Waterman; Jeffrey Talan.
Notable Deals
2025 — Sem Steijn: FC Twente → Feyenoord — permanent; ~€10–13m; four-year deal.
2025 — Mitchell van Bergen: FC Twente → Sparta Rotterdam — permanent; to June 2029.
2025 — Mats Deijl: Go Ahead Eagles — extension to June 2028.
Services
Contract negotiation (transfers/loans/renewals)
Career management and club onboarding
Scouting & data-supported player development
Image rights, sponsorships and media support
Legal/tax liaison and relocation assistance
Partner Network
Club pathways evidenced by roster: Feyenoord, Sparta Rotterdam, Go Ahead Eagles, UD Las Palmas, NK Maribor, NAC Breda, Dundee United, Al-Jazira, Al-Kholood, De Graafschap, Willem II.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Multiple Eredivisie and cross-border moves documented on TM.
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Sem Steijn to Feyenoord).
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes — LaLiga (UD Las Palmas).
National team clients: Senior/youth internationals included within roster.
Renewal/extension deals: Confirmed at Eredivisie level (e.g., Deijl to 2028).
Approach & Philosophy
SP The Agency positions itself as player-centred and future-focused: combine a trusted Benelux network with state-of-the-art data to time step-up moves for minutes and growth. Negotiation style emphasizes stability, progression clauses and fit, alongside support for high-profile staff careers.
Fees & Transparency
Typical industry commissions (often ~5–10% depending on mandate/jurisdiction). Dual-representation handled under FA/FIFA rules with written consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded.
Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented.
Media sentiment: Positive-to-neutral around marquee Eredivisie moves and staff placements.
Awards/recognition
No public awards listed.
