World In Motion Football Agency
Independent Football Powerhouse
UK €110mm
Key Facts
Also known as: WiM; World in Motion Ltd; GK1 (goalkeeper division)
Founded: 1997
Headquarters: 60–62 Margaret Street, London W1W 8TF, United Kingdom
Players: ≈ 160 (41–42 in top-tier leagues) • Total market value ≈ €11Om
FIFA/FA registration: FA & FIFA-licensed agents active in the UK and overseas (see team list)
Languages: English (primary); Spanish; Italian; Hungarian; Japanese; Slovenian (via overseas staff)
Regions covered: UK & Ireland; Europe (Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Turkey, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Hungary); USA/MLS
Email: info@worldinmotion.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldinmotionagency
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldinmotionagency
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-in-motion/
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About
World in Motion is a UK-based, multi-sport agency with a leading football division and a specialist goalkeeper arm (GK1). The firm has operated since 1997, negotiating 1,200+ transfers across 20+ countries and managing talent with an aggregate market value above £250m. WiM positions itself as the UK’s leading independent football agency.
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Key People
CEO/Founder: Andy Evans
Managing Director / Head of Football: Not publicly disclosed
Licensed agents (selection): James Lippett; Bill Pethybridge; Charlie McNicholas; Danny Naisbitt; Ryan Huddart; Olu Quadri Sebiotimo; Matt Ball; Dejan Smuk; Gábor Lúcza; Daisuke Kitamura; Están Rodríguez; Michael Gorman; Marco Ivanovic
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Client Roster
Top players (current):
Aaron Ramsdale [Newcastle United, on loan] • Jens Cajuste [Ipswich Town, on loan from Napoli] • Aïssa Laïdouni [Al-Wakrah] • Morgan Whittaker [Middlesbrough] • Conor Coady [Wrexham]
Rising talents / U23 (selection):
Nathan Asiimwe [AFC Wimbledon, loan] • Zach Mitchell [Charlton Athletic] • Tom Wooster [GK]
Notable former clients:
Craig Gordon (historic record British GK transfer)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any):
Select managers/technical staff (e.g., Chris Coleman)
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Notable Deals
2025 — Conor Coady: Leicester City → Wrexham; fee ~£2m; two-year deal + option
2025 — Jens Cajuste: Napoli → Ipswich Town; season loan (with obligation conditions)
2025 — Ryan Alebiosu: KV Kortrijk → Blackburn Rovers; ~€0.55m; contract to 2028
2025 — Morgan Whittaker: Plymouth Argyle → Middlesbrough; ~£6m + add-ons; deal to 2029
2024 — Aaron Ramsdale: Arsenal → Southampton; €21.4m + €7.1m add-ons
2021 — Aaron Ramsdale: Sheffield United → Arsenal; up to £30m (record British GK at the time)
2007 — Craig Gordon: Hearts → Sunderland; £9m (record British GK at the time)
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Services
Contract negotiation & transfers/loans • Goalkeeper-specific management (GK1) • Legal (in-house solicitor + Onside Law) • Commercial/endorsements & image rights • PR/media • Career planning and international placements.
Partner Network
Clubs & leagues frequently involved include Arsenal, Newcastle United, Southampton, Ipswich Town, Middlesbrough, Wrexham, Blackburn Rovers, Napoli, plus placements across top flights in Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, USA, Denmark, Austria, Turkey, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Hungary.
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Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens across UK/EU markets (incl. EFL and Premier League activity)
Deals ≥ €10m: At least one (Ramsdale to Southampton, 2024)
Clients in top-5 leagues: Yes (England, Italy)
National team clients: Multiple senior internationals (e.g., England, Sweden, Tunisia)
Renewal/extension deals: Ongoing (club announcements and agent posts indicate steady volume)
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Approach & Philosophy
WiM blends a boutique, relationship-led model with data-informed market placement, underpinned by an in-house legal function. Goalkeepers receive specialist support via GK1, while outfield players benefit from an integrated team handling sporting, legal and commercial decisions across multiple countries.
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Fees & Transparency
Typical market ranges apply per jurisdiction: player-side commissions commonly around 3–5% of salary; club-side and dual-representation subject to local rules. WiM states compliance with FA/FIFA licensing and works across multiple countries under applicable regulations.
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Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public sanctions noted against the agency
Litigation / disputes: None publicly prominent specific to the agency
Media sentiment: Positive–neutral; recognized for record goalkeeper deals and steady EFL/Premier League activity
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Awards/recognition
Fourth-largest UK football agency by deals done in Summer 2021 (behind conglomerates)
