Frank Trimboli
Premier League Powerbroker
Australia €1.65bn
Key Facts
Nationality/residence: Australian-born; London, United Kingdom (global operations)
FIFA Agent Licence: FA/FIFA intermediary era; Co-Head of Football at CAA Base
Other registrations: Agency principal at CAA Base; historic Base Soccer co-founder prior to CAA’s 2019 acquisition
Primary agency / company: CAA Base (formerly Base Soccer; acquired by CAA Sports in 2019)
Job Title: Football Intermediary / Player Agent
Client capacity: Scaled, multi-market agency — Players — Total market value: €1.36bn
Languages: English; fluent Italian
Base Locations: London, UK (Premier League focus; pan-Europe via CAA network)
Specialisms: Elite player & manager representation; complex transfer structuring; Premier League & Serie A corridors
Email: baseinfo@caa.com • Phone: +44 (0)20 8396 4700
Website / Socials: Website: caabase.com • Instagram: instagram.com/caabase • X: x.com/CAABase • Facebook: facebook.com/CAABase • LinkedIn (agency): linkedin.com/company/caa-base • LinkedIn (personal): uk.linkedin.com/in/frank-trimboli
About Frank Trimboli
An Australian-born executive who began in finance, Frank Trimboli co-founded Base Soccer with Leon Angel and helped grow it into one of Europe’s most influential football agencies. In 2019 Base was acquired by CAA Sports to form CAA Base, where Trimboli is Co-Head of Football.
He is known for a wide Premier League network, strong relationships in Italy, and bilingual (English/Italian) negotiation. Under his leadership, CAA Base expanded to a roster worth €1.35bn in aggregate value, with hundreds of clients across top leagues. His industry standing was recognized with a Globe Soccer “Best Agent” finalist nomination in 2023.
Highlights
Finance-grounded, clause-savvy negotiator
Premier League and Serie A club corridors; pan-Europe reach via CAA
Globe Soccer Best Agent finalist (2023)
English & Italian working languages
Career Snapshot
Origin story: Moved from finance into player representation; co-founded Base Soccer, later integrated into CAA (2019), becoming Co-Head of Football at CAA Base.
Milestones:
Built Base Soccer into a leading agency; sale to CAA (2019)
Co-Head of Football at CAA Base; agency total value ~€1.36bn
2023 Globe Soccer “Best Agent” finalist
Network strengths: Premier League executives and clubs; established links in Italy; strong London HQ with pan-Europe reach.
Support Team / Partners
CAA Base senior leadership (with Leon Angel) and multi-disciplinary staff (scouting/analytics/commercial)
Central contact: baseinfo@caa.com, +44 (0)20 8396 4700; London W1W
Client Roster
(Selection; current clubs in brackets.)
Top players and talents (current)
Cole Palmer (Chelsea) — Attacking Midfielder — England — 06/05/2002
Eberechi Eze (Arsenal) — Attacking Midfielder — England — 29/06/1998
Bremer (Juventus) — Centre-Back — Brazil — 18/03/1997
Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur) — Right-Back — Spain — 13/09/1999
Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur) — Forward — South Korea — 08/07/1992
Julian Ryerson (Borussia Dortmund) — Right-Back — Norway — 17/11/1997
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
Carlo Ancelotti — Manager (within CAA/CAA Base ecosystem)
Notable former clients
Selected Base/CAA Base alumni noted in agency and press over time
Notable Deals Led by Frank Trimboli
2023 — Pedro Porro: Sporting CP → Tottenham, loan + obligation structure
2023 — Cole Palmer: Manchester City → Chelsea, £40m + £2.5m add-ons
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: High volume at agency level
Deals ≥ €10m: Multiple, including Palmer and Porro
Clients in top-5 leagues: ~219 in first tiers (agency)
National team clients: Dozens across England, Brazil, South Korea, Norway, etc.
Renewal/extension deals: Regular cadence across PL & Serie A
Aggregate client market value: €1.35bn (agency total)
Compliance & Accreditation
Bodies: FA/FIFA intermediary regime
Insurance: Not publicly disclosed
Testimonials
“CAA Base is one big family… someone is always at the other end of the phone.” — Nathaniel Chalobah
“Excellent service… gives me real peace of mind.” — Aaron Lennon
Press, Awards & Recognition
Globe Soccer Awards (2023): Best Agent finalist
Profile features and national press pieces (e.g., Australian/UK media) highlighting Trimboli’s rise from finance to “king-maker” stature. PerthNow
