Abdilgafar “Fali” Ramadani
Balkan Deal Machine
Germany/Ireland €430mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: Public sources vary (1963/1969 reported)
Nationality/residence: North Macedonian (Tetovo-born); Berlin-based; agency registered in Ireland
FIFA Agent Licence: FIFA-licensed intermediary (agency operator)
Other registrations: LIAN Sports Group (Ireland) — verified agency profile
Primary agency / company: LIAN Sports & Partners (Director/Co-owner)
Job Title: Football Intermediary / Player Agent
Client capacity: Scaled boutique (≈143 players) — Players — Total market value: €430mm
Languages: Albanian, Italian, English
Base Locations: Berlin (reported base), Ireland (registration); operations across Italy/Spain/UK
Specialisms: Elite transfers; Serie A & LaLiga corridors; clause/option engineering
Email: info@liansports.com
Phone / WhatsApp: —
Website / Socials: Website: liansports.com • Instagram: instagram.com/liansports • X: — (no verified handle) • Facebook: facebook.com/liansportsofficial • LinkedIn (director): linkedin.com/in/fali-ramadani
About Fali Ramadani
A low-profile but highly influential operator, Fali Ramadani co-owns and directs LIAN Sports & Partners, a player/coach management firm rooted in the Balkans with a heavy footprint in Serie A and LaLiga. His rise was amplified by headline moves such as Luka Jović → Real Madrid (2019) and LIAN’s sustained work around Kalidou Koulibaly and Federico Chiesa.
Ramadani’s model emphasizes staged pathways (Italy/Spain as springboards), loan+obligation mechanics, and close relationships with sporting directors. Media and industry profiles regularly describe him as one of the most powerful agents who prefers to operate out of the spotlight.
In 2020, Spanish authorities announced charges tied to alleged money laundering/tax offences; coverage has continued with no public conviction recorded in major reports, reported by BalkanInsight and other media.
Recent years have also seen growth on the coaches’ side, with Daniele De Rossi joining LIAN in 2024.
Highlights
Clause-driven negotiation (loans with conditional obligations, structured add-ons)
Italy/Spain corridors, expanding Premier League presence
Operates via verified agency entity; high scrutiny since 2020 probe
Albanian/Italian/English working languages across Top-5 leagues
Career Snapshot
Origin story
Balkan talent conduit turned EU-market intermediary; formalised via LIAN Sports and scaled through Italy/Spain corridors and club-executive relationships.
Milestones
2019 — Luka Jović: Eintracht Frankfurt → Real Madrid, ~€60m
2020 — Federico Chiesa: Fiorentina → Juventus, two-year loan (€10m) + €40m obligation (conditional) + variables (€10m)
2022 — Kalidou Koulibaly: Napoli → Chelsea, permanent transfer after agent talks
2024 — Daniele De Rossi: switches representation to LIAN Sports
2025 — Bryan Zaragoza: changes agency to LIAN Sports
Network strengths
Serie A (Juventus, Napoli, Milan), LaLiga clubs, and selective Premier League relationships; active presence around Rome/Florence/Milan/Madrid corridors.
Support Team / Partners
LIAN Sports Group (Ireland; verified agency listing with staff/contacts)
Nikola Damjanac — Co-owner/partner
Regional associates in Spain/Italy (licensed staff)
External legal/tax counsel (Italy/Spain/Ireland)
Client Roster
(Current club in brackets after each name.)
Top players and talents (current)
Federico Chiesa (Liverpool) — Winger/Second Striker — Italy — 25/10/1997
Miloš Kerkez (Liverpool) — Left-Back — Hungary — 07/11/2003
Nikola Milenković (Nottingham Forest) — Centre-Back — Serbia — 12/10/1997
André Onana (Trabzonspor) — Goalkeeper — Cameroon — 02/04/1996
Josip Šutalo (Ajax) — Centre-Back — Croatia — 28/02/2000
Bryan Zaragoza (Celta de Vigo) — Left Winger — Spain — 09/09/2001
Iván Fresneda (Sporting CP) — Right-Back — Spain — 28/09/2004
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
Daniele De Rossi — Head Coach
Vincenzo Italiano — Head Coach
Notable former clients
Luka Jović — represented around Real Madrid move (2019)
Notable Deals Led by Fali Ramadani
2019 — Luka Jović: Eintracht Frankfurt → Real Madrid, €60m (approx.), long-term deal
2020 — Federico Chiesa: Fiorentina → Juventus, two-year loan (€10m) + €40m obligation (conditional) + €10m add-ons
2022 — Kalidou Koulibaly: Napoli → Chelsea, permanent transfer
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: Dozens (agency scale across Top-5 leagues)
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple (e.g., Chiesa structure; Koulibaly)
Clients in top-5 leagues: 77 currently in first tiers (agency listing)
National team clients: Several (Italy, Spain, Croatia, Hungary, Cameroon, Senegal)
Aggregate client market value: €430mm (latest snapshot)
Compliance & Accreditation
Bodies: FIFA-licensed
Legal note: 2020 Spanish Civil Guard/Tax Agency charges announced (money-laundering/tax); media coverage ongoing; no public conviction recorded
Insurance: Not publicly disclosed
Testimonials
“Newest super-agent behind the Jović deal.” — AS
“One of the most powerful in the world, operating out of the limelight.” — FootballTransfers, 2024
Press, Awards & Recognition
Major deal coverage across AS (Jović), ESPN/Transfermarkt (Chiesa), and Italian/UK press (Koulibaly)
Featured in 2024–2025 roundups of leading football agents
