VPA Sports International
Adriatic Deal Network
Croatia €40mm
Key Facts
Also known as: VPA Sports; VPA SPORTS INTERNATIONAL LTD.
Founded: Not publicly listed
Headquarters: Multi-office model (London, Dubai, Zagreb, Belgrade, Zurich, Brussels, Warsaw)
Players: 35 (21 in 1st tiers) • Total market value: €40mm
FIFA/FA registration: Licensed agents
Languages: English; Croatian/Serbian
Regions covered: Balkans, DACH, Italy, Cyprus, Middle East, UK
Email: office@vpasports.international
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vpa.sports/
About
VPA Sports International is a multi-hub football agency connecting the Balkan talent base with Europe’s top leagues and selective Middle East markets. The roster blends established internationals and rising prospects, with a focus on structured contracts (options/add-ons) and steady step-up moves into Serie A/B, Bundesliga/2, Austria, Cyprus and beyond.
Key People
CEO/Founder: Not publicly listed
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly listed
Licensed agents / senior representatives (selection): Dario Zahora (licensed); Danijel Kuraja (licensed); Petar Duvnjak; Željko Pavlović (licensed)
Client Roster
Top players (current):
Mateo Kovačić (Manchester City) — CM
Nikola Moro (Bologna) — DM
Tin Jedvaj (Panathinaikos) — CB
Bartol Franjić (Venezia FC) — LB/DM
Ivan Prtajin (1. FC Kaiserslautern) — CF
Aleksandar Vukotić (SV Darmstadt 98) — CB
Simon Sluga (NK Celje) — GK
Art Smakaj (LASK) — DM
Rising talents / U23:
Branko Pavić (Dinamo Zagreb) — DM, 18
Rocco Žiković (FC Liefering) — CB, 20
Jakov-Anton Vasilj (Lokomotiva Zagreb) — AM, 23
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2025 — Bartol Franjić: Darmstadt 98 → Venezia FC; €7.5m
2025 — Ivan Prtajin: Union Berlin → 1. FC Kaiserslautern; permanent; fee undisclosed
2023 — Mateo Kovačić: Chelsea → Manchester City; £25m + £5m add-ons
2023 — Nikola Moro: Dinamo Moscow → Bologna; ~€2.5m, permanent after loan
Services
Player representation and contract negotiation
Domestic/international transfers and loans
Career pathway planning and club placement
Image rights & commercial outreach
Partner Network
Manchester City; Bologna; Panathinaikos; Venezia FC; SV Darmstadt 98; LASK; Dinamo Zagreb; FC Liefering; Omonia
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 15+ first-team/U23 moves
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Kovačić → Manchester City, ~£30m incl. add-ons)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Active (Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga)
National team clients: Senior internationals among the pool (e.g., Croatia)
Renewal/extension deals: Multiple across client pages
Approach & Philosophy
Relationship-driven, cross-border execution built on Balkan scouting roots and EU/Middle East hubs. Focus on timing step-up moves and structuring deals with options/add-ons to protect long-term value.
Fees & Transparency
Operates under FFAR; no public fee ranges, dual-representation policy or expense handling disclosed.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: None publicly recorded
Litigation / disputes: None located
Media sentiment: Neutral-to-positive — buoyed by high-level placements and steady Serie A/B, Bundesliga/2 activity
