Stars & Friends International Holding GmbH
Central Europe Powerhouse
Slovakia €34mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Stars & Friends; S&F International
Founded: 2005 (merger; regional unification in 2006)
Headquarters: Metodova 3, 821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Players: 64 (20) — Total market value: €34mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed multi-country agent team
Languages: Slovak; English; German; Serbian; Dutch; Turkish
Regions covered: Slovakia; Austria; Germany; Croatia; Serbia; Netherlands; TĂĽrkiye; South America
Email: office@starsandfriends.sk; cziommer@starsandfriends.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starsandfriendsinternational
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starsandfriendsINT/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stars-friends-international
About
Stars & Friends is a full-service international football agency formed in 2005, operating across Central/Eastern and Western Europe. The group combines deep scouting infrastructure with legal, financial, medical, performance and marketing support, positioning prospects and seniors for top-league moves and long-term value.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Karol Csontó — Majority owner; senior international agent and a former player.
Email: csonto@starsandfriends.sk
Tel: +421 905 211 900Managing Director / Head of Football: Regional leadership model.
Licensed agents (selection): Roman Vojtek; Mithat Halis; Simon Cziommer; Milan Dudić; Shane Rocco; Ante Peša; Fırat Tapan.
Email: vojtek@starsandfriends.sk, tel: +421 905 211 188
Email: pesa@starsandfriends.hr
Email: nils.baumgarten@starsandfriends.net
Email: milan.dudic@starsandfriends.rs
Email: ivan.dudic@starsandfriends.rs
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Fredrik Sjøvold (FK Bodø/Glimt)
Dominik Greif (Olympique Lyon)
Marko Stamenic (Swansea City)
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum)
Marin Ljubičić (1. FC Union Berlin)
Kartal Yılmaz (Beşiktaş)
Tomáš Bobček (Lechia Gdansk)
Matej Trusa (DAC Dunajska Streda)
Rising talents / U23:
Sebastian Kosá (Real Zaragoza) — 22
Andrej Stojčevski (1. FC Slovácko) — 22
Timotej Hranica (MŠK Žilina) — 20
Tadeáš HajovskĂ˝ (AS TrenÄŤĂn) — 20
Yalın Dilek (First Vienna FC) — 19
Notable former clients:
Historic marquee deals include Petr Čech, Milan Škriniar, Juraj Kucka, Martin Škrtel, Lászlo Benés.
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly consolidated.
Notable Deals
2025 — Dominik Greif: Mallorca → Olympique Lyon; permanent; ~€4m + bonuses; 4+1 years.
2025 — Marin Ljubičić: LASK → 1. FC Union Berlin; permanent; ~€4.5m + up to €1m.
2024–2025 — Fredrik Sjøvold: FK Bodø/Glimt extension to 2028.
2023 — Matúš Bero: free to VfL Bochum; to 2026.
Services
Player representation; transfers & loans
Scouting & talent development
Legal, financial/tax & insurance advisory
Medical, performance & mental coaching support
Marketing, communications, image rights & sponsorships
Foundation & community initiatives
Partner Network
FK Bodø/Glimt; Olympique Lyon; 1. FC Union Berlin; VfL Bochum; BeĹźiktaĹź; Real Zaragoza; MĹ K Ĺ˝ilina; AS TrenÄŤĂn.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers/agreements completed: 4+ public highlights (broader 60+ active clients).
Deals ≥ €10m: 0–1 (recent fees mostly €3–6m).
Clients in top-5 leagues: 5+.
National team clients: Multiple.
Renewal/extension deals: 1+ (Sjøvold 2028).
Approach & Philosophy
A multi-hub European agency built on scouting and long-horizon development. S&F pairs regional expertise with strong club relations to engineer step-ups and stabilising extensions.
Fees & Transparency
No public fee schedule. Representation under FIFA regulations and national FA rules; dual representation only with informed consent.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded; Transfermarkt-verified since 2023.
Litigation / disputes: None publicly surfaced.
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive across recent moves and a broad portfolio.
Awards/recognition
“Most influential” positioning referenced in agency materials; established market presence since 2005.
