Wasserman
Global Football Powerhouse
US/Global €2.2bn
Key Facts
Also known as: Wasserman Media Group
Founded: 2002
Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, USA
FIFA/FA registration: examples – Richard Motzkin (FARA1364), Neil Fewings (FARA0906)
Players: ≈ 1200 (430 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €2.2bn
Languages: English (primary), Spanish, Dutch, French, German and others across 28 countries
Regions covered: Global footprint in 28 countries and 70 + cities on six continents
Email: infofootball@teamwass.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasserman/
X: https://x.com/Wasserman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wasserman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WassermanAgency
About
Wasserman is a full-service talent-representation and sports-marketing group that entered global football in the mid-2000s. It runs dedicated men’s and women’s football divisions, leverages data analytics and a worldwide scouting network, and offers in-house marketing and brand-building. Its differentiators include multi-sport leverage (NFL, NBA, Olympics) and deep commercial resources gained through the CSM and Brillstein acquisitions.
Key People
Casey Wasserman — CEO / Founder; established the company and still chairs it
Richard Motzkin — EVP, Managing Executive Global Football (USA)
Michael Jansen — EVP, Managing Executive Global Football (Europe)
Lee Charnley — Vice-President, International Operations (Football)
Licensed agents (sample): Richard Motzkin, Neil Fewings, Karel Jansen
Client Roster
Top players (current)
Federico Valverde (Real Madrid)
Manuel Akanji (Inter Milan)
Ilya Zabarnyi (PSG)
Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
John Stones (Manchester City)
Harvey Barnes (Newcastle)
Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus)
Weston McKennie (Juventus)
Alejandro Grimaldo (Leverkusen)
Curtis Jones (Liverpool)
Christos Tzolis (Club Brugge)
Donyell Malen (AS Roma)
Ferdi Kadioglu (Brighton)
Joe Gomez (Liverpool)
Crysencio Summerville (West Ham)
Nilson Angulo (Sunderland)
Rising talents / U23 – Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lamine Camara (Monaco), Lewis Hall (Newcastle), Marc Casadó (FC Barcelona), Matthis Abline (FC Nantes)
Notable former clients – Landon Donovan, Tim Howard, Virgil van Dijk (until 2023), Steven Gerrard, Denzel Dumfries
Coaches/Staff represented: -
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Eddie Howe (Newcastle)
Anthony Barry (Assistan Manager of England)
Liam Rosenier (Chelsea)
John Heitinga (Ajax)
Graham Potter
Ronald Koeman
Notable Deals
2026: Nilson Angulo to Sunderland, reported fee around €17m
2026: Donyell Malen to AS Roma, £2mm loan fee, £25mm buy clause to become mandatory
2025: Enzo Maresca hired by Chelsea on a five-year contract
2025: Malo Gusto switches agency representation to Wasserman while remaining under a long-term Chelsea deal
2024: Teun Koopmeiners transfers from Atalanta to Juventus on a five-year contract
2023: Federico Valverde renews with Real Madrid through 2029 with a reported €1bn release clause
2023: Virgil van Dijk global ambassador partnership with Heineken brokered by Wasserman
Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).
Services
Contract and salary negotiation; domestic and international transfers and loans; image-rights structuring; sponsorship and brand partnerships; PR, social media and content; legal and tax counsel; relocation and family services; performance science and analytics; injury and wellbeing management; post-career planning.
Partner Network
Collaborations with CSM Sport & Entertainment, IFM (Germany) and Volante Sports (UK women’s football), plus extensive relationships with clubs such as Real Madrid, Atlético and Juventus and global brands like Unilever and Iberdrola.
Track Record (2022/23 – 2024/25)
350 + transfers completed across Europe’s top leagues
40 + deals valued at €10 m or higher
100 + clients active in the top-five European leagues
55 + national-team clients at recent Men’s and Women’s World Cups
75 + renewal or extension deals (e.g., Federico Valverde, John Stones)
Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).
Approach & Philosophy
Wasserman emphasises data-driven scouting, holistic player development and values of family, integrity, service, purpose and inclusion. Dedicated analytics teams benchmark contracts, and marketing specialists build personal brands. Negotiations often favour performance-based clauses.
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission ranges: 5 – 10 % of player salary; 3 – 5 % of transfer fee when representing a club. Dual representation is permitted with written consent. Image-rights income is handled separately through licensed subsidiaries.
Compliance & Reputation
No FIFA or FA disciplinary actions as of August 2025. Only minor historical arbitration cases and no current litigation. Media sentiment is generally positive, with multiple “Best Talent Representation Agency” awards.
Awards / Recognition
Sports Business Journal “Best Talent Representation Agency” — 2020, 2022, 2023
Consistently ranked top-three in Forbes “Most Valuable Sports Agencies”
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