Universal Twenty Two (UTT)
Global Player Agency Boutique
Argentina/Global €315mm
Key Facts
Also known as: Universal TT; Universal Twenty Two Players Agency
Founded: Operates under current brand since at least 2022; agency cites 25+ years’ industry experience and merger roots
Headquarters: Vicente López (Buenos Aires), Argentina — Adolfo Alsina 760; additional presence in Barcelona, Spain
Players: 160 total • 74 in top-tier leagues • Total market value ≈ €315m
FIFA/FA registration: Premium agency
Languages: Spanish, English
Regions covered: South America (Argentina), Iberia, wider Europe (Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, Eredivisie, etc.)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twentytwo_sm/
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About
Universal Twenty Two is a players’ agency representing elite and emerging footballers across Europe and South America. The firm operates a full-service model (career planning, PR/marketing) with a multi-office footprint in Buenos Aires and Barcelona. Its roster spans top-five leagues and multiple national teams, with marquee names featured on official materials.
Key People
Founder / Lead Agent: Gonzalo Gaitán
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly specified
Licensed agents (selection): Juan Pablo Caffa; Gerónimo Escudero; Dejan Mitrović; Eduardo Marinho; Zoran Lemić; Gustavo Goñi
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Alexander Isak [Newcastle United]
Emiliano Martínez [Aston Villa]
Luka Modrić [AC Milan]
Mile Svilar [AS Roma]
Lucas Martínez Quarta [River Plate]
Dominik Livaković [Fenerbahçe]
Emiliano Buendía [Aston Villa]
Kiril Despodov [PAOK]
Sandi Lovrić [Udinese]
Lucas Boyé [Granada]
Elias Achouri [FC Copenhagen]
Nahuel Tenaglia [Deportivo Alavés]
Gelson Martins [Olympiacos]
Nemanja Matić [Lyon]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
Yankuba Minteh [Brighton & Hove Albion]
Ibrahim Zubairu [Partizan]
Damián Rodríguez [Celta de Vigo]
Breogán Asensio Sío [Gran Peña FC]
Notable former clients: Not centrally disclosed by the agency
Coaches/Staff represented (selection):
Martín Palermo [Manager]
Lucas Pusineri [Manager]
Facundo Sava [Manager]
Martín Perelman [Assistant Coach]
Notable Deals
2024 — Yankuba Minteh: Newcastle United → Brighton & Hove Albion; five-year deal
2024 — Nemanja Matić: Rennes → Lyon; contract to 2026
2025 — Lucas Martínez Quarta: Fiorentina → River Plate; permanent transfer (fee widely reported)
2023 — Dominik Livaković: Dinamo Zagreb → Fenerbahçe; contract to 2028
Services
Contract negotiation and renewals
Domestic/international transfers & loans
Sponsorships, image rights, PR/branding
Career planning and relocation support
Partner Network
Demonstrated links via player placements with clubs including Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Aston Villa, AS Roma, River Plate, Fenerbahçe, PAOK, Udinese, Granada, FC Copenhagen, Alavés, Olympiacos, among others.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Numerous across top-five European leagues and key South American clubs
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Minteh; Martínez Quarta; additional marquee moves)
Clients in top-5 leagues: 74 current first-tier players
National team clients: Several current internationals across Europe, Africa, and CONMEBOL
Renewal/extension deals: Managed case-by-case (not centrally listed)
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-led, multi-market representation combining scouting, long-term career planning, and media/brand support. The agency emphasizes a “family” culture and full-service support for players and coaches.
Fees & Transparency
Commission ranges and license ID numbers are not publicly disclosed; operations follow FIFA and national FA intermediary frameworks.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly listed
Litigation / disputes: No agency-specific disputes publicly identified
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive; prominent roster and ongoing links with high-value assets in Premier League, La Liga, Serie A
Awards/Recognition
Renowned premium agency; broad first-team footprint across top European leagues.
