Ali Barat
Super-Deal Architect
Iran €265mm
Key Facts
Nationality/residence: Iran; based in Abu Dhabi (UAE)
Date of birth: May 1980
FIFA Agent Licence: FIFA-licensed (ID not publicly listed)
Other registrations: FA Registered Football Agent — FARA0822 (authorised to represent minors until 23 Feb 2026)
Primary agency / company: Epic Sports (Founder & Owner)
Job Title: Football Intermediary / Player Agent
Client capacity: Selective roster (publicly listed 10+ across public sources)
Players — Total market value: 10+ players — estimated ≥ €265m
Languages: English (public communications)
Regions covered: Top-5 Europe (UK/Spain/Italy/Germany), Middle East (Abu Dhabi base)
Specialisms: Elite transfers, clause engineering, top-5 league placements
Email: Not publicly listed
Phone / WhatsApp: Not publicly listed
Website / Socials: Website: epicsports.football • Instagram (agency): instagram.com/epicsports • X (agency): x.com/Epicsportsfootb • Facebook: — • LinkedIn (Agency): linkedin.com/company/epicsportsfootball
About
Founder and owner of Epic Sports, Ali Barat operates at the sharp end of the European market, executing complex, high-value deals across the Premier League, LaLiga and beyond. An Abu-Dhabi-based operator with a strong Spain/Italy footprint, he is a Golden Boy “Best Agent” winner in 2023 and 2025. His portfolio includes record or headline transfers and rapid pathway planning for elite and emerging talents.
Highlights
Structured negotiation model (options, obligations, add-ons) on elite moves.
Strong PL/LaLiga/Bundesliga corridors, plus Italy arm.
Compliance-first (FA registration active; FFAR aligned).
Media-verified track record in 2025 window (15+ moves; ~£350m+).
Career Snapshot
Origin story: Entrepreneur who built Epic Sports into a boutique elite-deals platform with a dedicated Italy arm.
Milestones:
2025: Dean Huijsen — Bournemouth → Real Madrid, ~£50m (record fee for a defender in Spain).
2025: Xavi Simons — RB Leipzig → Tottenham, reported €60–70m.
2025: Nicolas Jackson — Chelsea → Bayern Munich (loan with option/conditions).
2025: Noni Madueke — Chelsea → Arsenal, ~£48–52m, five-year deal (brokered by Barat).
2025: Piero Hincapié — Leverkusen → Arsenal, loan with obligation to buy (conditions).
Network strengths: Real Madrid & LaLiga, Premier League Big-6, Bundesliga hubs; strong Italy/Spain corridors via Epic Sports Italy.
Support Team / Partners
Epic Sports Italy (licensed agents & scouting unit)
External legal partners in key markets (e.g., Deloitte Legal Italy collaboration)
Regional agents/executives (e.g., Andrea Pellegatti/Marcello Brillmann)
Client Roster
Top players (current)
Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) — Attacking Midfielder — Netherlands — 21/04/2003
Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich) — Centre-Forward — Senegal — 20/06/2001
Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) — Centre-Back — Spain/NED — 14/04/2005
Noni Madueke (Arsenal) — Right Winger — England — 10/03/2002
Piero Hincapié (Arsenal) — Centre-Back — Ecuador — 09/01/2002
Justin Kluivert (AFC Bournemouth) — Attacking Midfielder — Netherlands — 05/05/1999
Ruben Kluivert (Olympique Lyon) — Centre-Back — Netherlands — 21/05/2001
Kevin Schade (Brentford) — Winger/Forward — Germany — 27/11/2001
Archie Brown (Fenerbahçe) — Left-Back — England — 14/05/2002
Ian Maatsen (Aston Villa) — Left-Back — Netherlands — 10/03/2002
Rising talents / U23
— (additional names not publicly confirmed)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
— Not publicly listed
Notable former clients
— Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2025 — Noni Madueke: Chelsea → Arsenal, £48–52m, five-year contract (brokered by Ali Barat/Epic Sports).
2025 — Dean Huijsen: Bournemouth → Real Madrid, ~£50m, record Spanish-club fee for a defender.
2025 — Xavi Simons: RB Leipzig → Tottenham, reported €60–70m.
2025 — Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea → Bayern Munich, high-value loan with option/conditions.
2025 — Piero Hincapié: Bayer Leverkusen → Arsenal, loan with obligation to buy (conditions); completed 1 Sept 2025.
2023 — Moisés Caicedo: Brighton → Chelsea, £115m PL-record; Epic Sports credited involvement.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 15+ (2025 window)
Deals ≥ €10m: 10+
Clients in top-5 leagues: Multiple
National team clients: Yes
Renewal/extension deals: Undisclosed
Aggregate client market value: ≥ €265m
Compliance & Accreditation
FIFA-licensed agent
FA Registered Football Agent — FARA0822; minors authorised to 23 Feb 2026
Insurance/PI cover: not publicly disclosed
Operates to FFAR service-fee norms and disclosure standards (deal-by-deal)
Testimonials
“History made again — Best Agent 2025.” (Epic Sports IG announcement)
“Proud and honoured to receive the Golden Agent 2023 award.” — Ali Barat
Press, Awards & Recognition
Golden Boy “Best Agent” 2025 (second time)
Golden Agent 2023; Globe Soccer Awards 2023 finalist
Major 2025-window profiles/features in top media (15+ moves; £350m+)
