Gonçalo Palhinha
Elite DM Specialist
Portugal €30mm
Key Facts
Name: Gonçalo Palhinha
Subtitle: Elite DM Specialist
Also known as: Gonçalo Lobo Alves Palhinha Gonçalves
Date of birth: Not publicly listed
FIFA Agent Licence: ID 202304-794 (obtained 2023)
Other registrations: FPF (Portugal) licensed; FA registration not publicly listed
Primary agency / company: Independent
Client capacity: Boutique, <10 clients
Players — Total market value: 1 player — €30.00m
Languages: Portuguese, English
Regions covered: Portugal, UK, Germany, EU
Specialisms: Top-5 leagues, elite defensive midfielders, senior internationals
Email: Not publicly listed
Phone / WhatsApp: Not publicly listed
Website / Socials: Instagram: instagram.com/goncalopalhinha •
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gon%C3%A7alo-palhinha
About
Portuguese FIFA-licensed agent representing top-tier talent, notably Portugal international João Palhinha. Known for hands-on representation and family-level trust, he has guided high-profile moves involving the Premier League and Bundesliga. Focus is on elite-player career management and maximizing club fit in top-5 leagues.
Career Snapshot
Origin story: Family representative who formalized status as a FIFA-licensed agent in 2023.
Milestones:
2022: Sporting CP → Fulham (~€24.9m), 5-year deal.
2023: Fulham contract renewal to 2028 (no release clause reported).
2024: Fulham → Bayern Munich (reported €51m + €5m add-ons), 4-year contract.
2025: Bayern Munich → Tottenham Hotspur, loan with purchase option.
Network strengths: Portugal (Sporting), England (Fulham, Tottenham), Germany (Bayern).
Support Team / Partners
Legal/tax coordination (external counsel as needed) — FFAR-compliant.
Media/PR support on major moves (club-led announcements and statements).
Performance & medical handled within club frameworks; specialist referrals as required.
Client Roster
Top players (current)
João Palhinha (Tottenham Hotspur) — Defensive Midfielder — Portugal — 09/07/1995.
Rising talents / U23
— (none publicly listed)
Coaches/Staff represented (if any)
— Not publicly listed
Notable former clients
— Not publicly listed
Notable Deals
2025 — João Palhinha: Bayern Munich → Tottenham Hotspur, Loan with purchase option.
2024 — João Palhinha: Fulham → Bayern Munich, €51m + €5m add-ons, 4-year contract.
2023 — João Palhinha: Fulham contract extension to 2028 (no release clause).
2022 — João Palhinha: Sporting CP → Fulham, €24.9m, 5-year deal (+ option).
Services
Contract negotiation • Transfers/loans • Image rights • Sponsorships/endorsements • PR/branding & media training • Legal/tax coordination • Relocation & family support • Performance/analytics • Wellbeing & injury management • Post-career planning • Dispute strategy.
Approach & Philosophy
Scouting/validation focused on role fit and league style, with data-backed assessment of pressing/duel metrics typical for elite DMs. Negotiation emphasizes options and add-ons, plus pathway planning across top-5 leagues. Communication is direct and family-centric.
Track Record (last 3 seasons)
Total transfers completed: 3
Deals ≥ €10m: 2
Clients in top-5 leagues: 1
National team clients: 1
Renewal/extension deals: 1
Aggregate client market value: ~€30.00m
Fees & Transparency
Typical commission within FFAR caps (e.g., 3% of remuneration when representing an individual/engaging entity above USD 200k; 6% for permitted dual representation; up to 10% when representing releasing entity on transfer compensation). Dual-representation only where permitted; expenses pre-agreed; exclusive per deal cycle.
Compliance & Reputation
Disciplinary actions / sanctions: No public records
Litigation / disputes: None public
Media sentiment: Positive/neutral — focused on Bayern move (2024) and Spurs loan (2025).
Awards / Recognition
— Not publicly listed
