Key Facts

Also known as: Trust Football; Trust Sports
Founded: 2009 (formed after partners completed the MBA Football Industries at the University of Liverpool)
Headquarters: Rua Gabriele D’Annunzio, 73, Conj. 31, Campo Belo, São Paulo–SP, 04619-000, Brazil
Players: 39 (1st tier: 10) — Total market value: €31mm
FIFA/FA registration: Owner listed as licensed intermediary; company active in Brazil (CNPJ registries)
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Regions covered: Brazil (Serie A/B), Europe (Portugal, Russia, Cyprus, Malta), selected Latin American markets
Emails: fernando@trustfootball.com; rafael@trustfootball.com; rodolfo@trustfootball.com; thomas@trustfootball.com; stefano@trustfootball.com
Phone: +55 11 99132-9046
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trust_football/

About

Trust Football is a São Paulo–based football management agency focused on career planning and transfer execution for professional players, with a strong pipeline from Brazil into European leagues. Founded in 2009, the agency blends contract negotiation with development support for youth and senior athletes.

Key People

• CEO/Founder: Fernando Araujo — Owner; licensed intermediary.

• Managing Director / Head of Football: Rodolfo Toledo Appendino — Administrator/partner.

• Licensed agents: Fernando Araujo (Owner). Selected executives/contacts: Rafael Normande; Thomas Vilela; Stefano Brandi; Rodolfo Appendino.

Client Roster

Top players (current):

• Vítor Tormena (FC Krasnodar)

• Luiz Araújo (Flamengo)

• Luciano Juba (EC Bahia)

• Zé Ivaldo (Santos FC)

• Lucas Halter (EC Vitória)

• Ewerthon (Juventude)

• Cauan Barros (Vasco da Gama)

• Fabrício (Red Bull Bragantino)

Rising talents / U23:

• Luciano (São Paulo U20)

• Caio Suassuna (EC Bahia U20)

• João Vittor (São Raimundo EC)

• Marcelo Henrique (Cuiabá)

• Kauan Noveli (Coritiba U20)

Notable former clients: Not publicly consolidated.

Coaches/Staff represented (if any): Not publicly listed.

Notable Deals

• 2023 — Vítor Tormena: SC Braga → FC Krasnodar — permanent; contract to 2027.

• 2023 — Luiz Araújo: Atlanta United → Flamengo — permanent.

• 2024 — Luciano Juba: Sport Recife → EC Bahia — permanent; to 2027.

• 2024 — Zé Ivaldo: → Santos FC — permanent.

• 2024 — Lucas Halter: → EC Vitória — permanent.

Services

• Contract negotiation (signings, renewals) and domestic/international transfers/loans

• Scouting, career planning and development support for U20/U23 players

• Sponsorships, PR/content coordination, and relocation/legal liaison

Partner Network

Clubs connected via recent placements include FC Krasnodar, Flamengo, EC Bahia, Santos FC, EC Vitória, Omonia Nicosia, Juventude, Paysandu, Hibernians FC.

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

• Total transfers completed: Active across Brazil’s top tiers and multiple European leagues.

• Deals ≥ €10m: Not publicly attributed to the agency in this window.

• Clients in top-5 leagues: Indirect; core footprint in Brazil and secondary European leagues.

• National team clients: Not centrally listed.

• Renewal/extension deals: Conducted at Brazilian clubs.

Approach & Philosophy

Trust Football positions itself as a long-term ally to players, prioritizing step-by-step careers: secure minutes in Brazil, then stage moves into European competitions. Communications highlight high-quality service, professional growth and financial results for athletes and partners.

Fees & Transparency

Typical industry commission ranges (often 5–10% depending on mandate and jurisdiction). Dual-representation handled under competition rules with client consent.

Compliance & Reputation

• Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None found in public databases.

• Litigation / disputes: None publicly documented.

• Media sentiment: Neutral; coverage centers on client signings and development news.

Awards/recognition

No public awards listed.