Sport Cover
Paris Elite
France €360mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Sport Cover Agency; Sport Cover (Paris)
Founded: 2006 (by FIFA-licensed agent Meïssa N’Diaye)
Headquarters: Paris, France (registered French company “SPORT COVER”, 31 Rue du Repos, 75020 Paris)
Players: ≈ 50 total • 33 in top-tier leagues • total squad value ≈ €360mm
FIFA/FA registration: Meïssa N’Diaye — FIFA/FFF-licensed agent
Languages: French, English, Spanish, Italian
Regions covered: France (Ligue 1), Italy (Serie A), Germany (Bundesliga), England (Premier League), Netherlands (Eredivisie)
About
Sport Cover is a Paris-based football agency founded in 2006 by Meïssa N’Diaye. The firm represents a high-end roster across Europe (e.g., Inter, Juventus, Rennes, Ajax, Marseille) and emphasizes bespoke, full-service support spanning sporting, legal, medical, tax and image management.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Meïssa N’Diaye (FIFA/FFF-licensed)
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly listed on the website
Licensed agents: Meïssa N’Diaye (listed “licensed / Executive Director”); additional staff not publicly enumerated
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan)
Khéphren Thuram (Juventus)
Brice Samba (Stade Rennais)
Mattéo Guendouzi (Lazio)
Seko Fofana (Stade Rennais)
Amine Harit (Olympique de Marseille)
Nordi Mukiele (Paris Saint-Germain)
Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
Rising talents / U23:
Lucas Gourna-Douath (RB Salzburg)
Samson Baidoo (RC Lens)
Dilane Bakwa (RC Strasbourg)
Notable former clients: Public lists vary; the agency’s public roster focuses on current clients
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Francesco Farioli (FC Porto)
Patrick Vieira (Genoa)
Régis Le Bris (Sunderland)
Notable Deals
2025 — Brice Samba: RC Lens → Stade Rennais, ~€14m; contract to 2029
2025 — Seko Fofana: Al-Nassr → Stade Rennais, €20m; contract to 2029
2024 — Khéphren Thuram: OGC Nice → Juventus, ~€20m (+ bonuses); five-year deal
2024 — Mattéo Guendouzi: Marseille → Lazio, €13m + up to €5m add-ons (after 2023 loan); permanent
2023 — Marcus Thuram: Free agent (ex-Gladbach) → Inter, five-year deal to 2028
Services
Contract negotiation and renewals
Domestic & international transfers/loans
Image rights and sponsorships
PR/branding and media support
Legal/tax coordination
Medical and welfare
Relocation and day-to-day concierge
Partner Network
Club interfaces evidenced by placements with Inter, Juventus, Rennes, PSG, Ajax, Marseille, RB Salzburg, RC Strasbourg, RC Lens and others
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Not centrally published; multiple top-flight moves across Serie A, Ligue 1 and others since 2023
Deals ≥ €10m: Several (e.g., Khéphren Thuram to Juventus; Brice Samba to Rennes; Seko Fofana to Rennes)
Clients in top-5 leagues: 33 currently in first tiers
National team clients: France, Morocco, Côte d’Ivoire, Netherlands and others (from roster)
Renewal/extension deals: Not systematically listed by the agency
Approach & Philosophy
Sport Cover pairs relationship-led representation with comprehensive support (sporting, legal, medical, fiscal and branding). The agency stresses individualized career planning and close contact with each client, aiming for long-term value creation and competitive club fits.
Fees & Transparency
Commission structures follow FIFA/FFF rules; specific percentages are not publicly disclosed. Dual representation proceeds only with written consent and within regulatory caps.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded against the agency
Litigation / disputes: No material public disputes tied to the firm in the last three seasons
Media sentiment: Generally positive/neutral—recognized in business/sports media and French press; rising influence in France and Italy
Awards/Recognition
Featured by major outlets for a leading Paris-based roster and high-profile transfers
