Ali Barat
Super Agent Deal Architect

Abu Dhabi (UAE)

€425mm

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: 20+ players — estimated ≥ €425mm
Languages: English (public communications)
Regions covered: Top-5 Europe (UK/Spain/Italy/Germany, France), Middle East (Abu Dhabi base), Brazil
Specialisms: Elite transfers, clause engineering, top-5 league placements
Email: sales@epicsports.football
Phone / WhatsApp: Not publicly listed
Website / Socials:

• Website: epicsports.football

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSuQVMqCHqA/

• Instagram (agency): instagram.com/epicsports

• X (agency): x.com/Epicsportsfootb

• 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/England/Brazil 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 and Brazil arms.

• 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 Brazil - Fausto Costa (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, Gilberto Tavares, Rui Marques)

Client Roster

Top players (current)

• Nicolas Jackson (Bayern Munich) — Centre-Forward — Senegal — 20/06/2001

• Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan) — Right-Back — Netherlands — 18/0č/1996

• Tomas Araujo (Benfica) — Centre-Back — Portugal — 16/05/200ě

• 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.

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

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: ≥ €425mm

Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Compliance & Accreditation

• FIFA-licensed agent

• FA Registered Football Agent — FARA0822; minors authorised to 23 Feb 2026

• 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+)