Toninello Futebol e Carreira (Toninello FC)
Brazilian Boutique Agency

Brazil

€45mm

Key Facts

Also known as: Toninello Gestão e Carreira (company name used in Brazil registries)
Founded: 25.09.2013
Headquarters: Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil
Players: 15+ (3 in 1st tier) – Total market value: €45mm
FIFA/FA registration: Brazil (company): CNPJ 19.189.360/0001-01 (Edson Luiz Toninello Junior Agenciamento de Profissionais LTDA)
Football agent status: presented as “Agente FIFA” and “registered at CBF” (public bio); FIFA licence ID not publicly listed
Languages: Portuguese
Regions covered: Brazil, Europe, North America (MLS)
Email: Not publicly listed
Phone: +55 41 3077-0415
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toninello_fc/

About

Toninello FC is a Brazil-based player representation outfit led by Edson Toninello, operating alongside the Brazilian-registered company Toninello Gestão e Carreira (opened in 2013).

The agency’s public footprint shows a compact roster with its biggest asset being winger Igor Paixão, and an export track into Ligue 1 and MLS.

The brand positions itself as a FIFA-agent operation and emphasizes ongoing player support and visibility through its social channels.

Key People

• Edson Luiz Toninello Junior – Founder / Lead Agent (FIFA agent)

  • Brazil-based entrepreneur and founder of the company behind the Toninello Gestão e Carreira trade name (opened 25.09.2013).

  • Publicly described as a FIFA agent and “registered at CBF” in the brand’s social bio.

  • Contacts: Phone +55 41 3077-0415 (company listing)
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edson-luiz-toninello-junior-9a3785101/

• Press / media support (as published on social bio)

  • “Assessoria de Imprensa: @futpress”

Client Roster (Top players – current)

Top players and talents:

• Igor Paixão (Olympique Marseille) – 28.06.2000

• Guilherme da Trindade Dubas (Austin FC) – 01.05.2000

• Antony Alves Santos (Portland Timbers) – 08.09.2001

• Walisson Maia Ferreira (Vila Nova FC) – 21.08.1991

• Arthur Henrique Bittencourt (Azuriz FC) – 28.01.1997

• Luiz Gustavo da Silva Alves (CA Juventus – SP) – 30.05.2003

• João Vitor (Araguaína – TO) – 28.05.2000

• Leonardo da Silva Simas (Fluminense de Feira FC) – 12.11.1998

• Davison Assis Dutra de Moraes (Samut Sakhon City) – 14.04.2000

• Nicholas de Souza Ienczczak (AD Confiança) – 02.06.2000

• Yan Rodrigues dos Santos (IF São Joseense) – 18.06.2000

• Márcio Adriano dos Santos Filho (IF São Joseense – PR U20) – 15.06.2005

• João Molins (Patriotas FC) – 03.04.2002

• João Rhyan da Silva Nascimento (Apucarana Sports – PR) – 03.09.2003

• Lucas Taverna (Coritiba FC U20) – 08.05.2007

• Gustavo Dalmina Marques (Barra FC U20) – 02.08.2007

Notable Deals

• 2025 – Igor Paixão – Feyenoord to Olympique Marseille – Transfer – €30m – Contract to 30.06.2030 (5 years)

• 2023 – Antony – FC Arouca to Portland Timbers – Transfer – €3.2m – Contract to 31.12.2026 (club option +1 year)

• 2024 – Guilherme Biro – Mirassol to Austin FC – Transfer – Fee undisclosed – Contract to 31.12.2027 (club option +1 year)

• 2023 – Antony – Joinville to FC Arouca – Transfer – €0.2m

Services

• Player representation and contract negotiation (club and player side)

• Transfer planning (domestic and international)

• Career management and performance pathway planning

• Media support coordination (press advisory referenced publicly)

• Market positioning and scouting-style placement for U20/U23 prospects

Partner Network

• Publicly referenced: press support via @futpress

• Club touchpoints visible through client placements in MLS and Ligue 1

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed (public documentation among current clients, 2023–2025): at least 4 cross-club moves with accessible “transfer details” pages (fees disclosed for 3 of them).

• Deals ≥ €10m: 1

  • Igor Paixão to Olympique Marseille – €30.00m

• Clients in top-5 leagues: 1

  • Igor Paixão (Ligue 1 – Olympique Marseille)

• National team clients:

  • Igor Paixão listed as former Brazil U23 international.

• Renewal/extension deals:

  • Several client contracts run to 2026–2030, but individual renewal event dates are not publicly itemized for this entry.

Approach & Philosophy

Toninello FC appears to operate with a tight roster and a “high-conviction” export pathway: building value in Brazil and stepping stones, then targeting strong-fit international moves (MLS and Ligue 1 are clear examples).
The public record points to a practical, deal-driven approach – focusing on clear playing pathways, contract stability (multi-year deals), and proactive market visibility through social presence.

Fees & Transparency

• FIFA FFAR (service fee caps, rule text): the FFAR includes caps such as 3% on the portion of remuneration above USD 200,000 when representing a player or engaging club, 6% for permitted dual representation, and 10% on transfer compensation when representing the releasing club (per the regulation text).

• Current enforceability caveat: some FFAR provisions have been temporarily suspended globally following court injunctions, and caps may not apply in certain jurisdictions or in international transfers depending on the legal landscape.

• Toninello FC has not publicly published its commission policy for this entry.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public disciplinary actions found for this entry.

• Litigation / disputes: No notable litigation found for this entry.

• Media sentiment: Neutral to positive

  • Coverage around Igor Paixão’s market interest mentions his agent in a standard transfer-speculation context, without allegations or controversy.

Awards/recognition

• No major industry awards or formal recognitions were found in public sources for this entry.