Meïssa N’Diaye
French Elite Deals
. France
€400mm

Key Facts

Nationality/residence: France (Paris, France)
Also known as: Meissa N’Diaye, Meïssa N'diaye
Date of birth: 10.06.1985
FIFA Agent Licence: FIFA licensed agent (ID/year not publicly listed)
Other registrations: FFF intermediary licence (obtained 2006; ID not publicly listed)
Primary agency / company: Sport Cover
Job Title: Football Intermediary / Player Agent
Client capacity: Boutique roster (Players / Total market value: 50+ / €400mm)
Languages: French, English, Spanish
Base Locations: Paris, France (active across France and top European leagues)
Specialisms: Elite French talent, Ligue 1 pipelines, cross-border moves, full-service representation (legal, tax, medical, brand/image)
Email: contact@sportcover.co
Website / Socials:

Website: https://www.sportcover.co/

Sport Cover – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportcover/
Sport Cover – X: https://x.com/sportcover
Sport Cover – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportcover
Sport Cover – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sport-cover/

Meïssa N’Diaye – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/me%C3%AFssa-n-diaye-4959391a1/

About Meïssa N’Diaye

Meïssa N’Diaye is a Paris-based football agent and the founder of Sport Cover, an agency built around a close-to-the-player service model that blends sporting strategy with off-pitch support (legal, tax, medical, and brand/image work). He obtained his French intermediary licence in 2006 and began building his reputation early, becoming known for guiding players from French academies and the Paris region into top-flight pathways. Over time, Sport Cover developed into a roster with significant top-league coverage and a strong footprint in France, while also operating across major European markets.

N’Diaye is often described as relatively discreet compared to many high-profile agents, with fewer interviews and a reputation for letting negotiations and outcomes speak for themselves. His profile rose as Sport Cover became associated with headline moves, including Marcus Thuram’s switch to Inter and Khéphren Thuram’s move to Juventus. He has also been connected to development initiatives, including Impulstar, a youth-focused tournament designed to give late-blooming talents exposure to elite scouts.

Sport Cover positions itself as a modern 360° representation firm rather than a pure deal-brokering shop, with a bespoke approach and hands-on proximity to clients. The agency is also active in coach representation, listing managers such as Francesco Farioli, Régis Le Bris, Patrick Vieira, and Didier Digard among its clients.

Highlights:

  • Full-service model – legal, tax, medical, and brand/image support alongside transfers

  • Strong France-first pipeline with cross-border execution in top European leagues

  • Youth exposure initiatives and scouting-facing events (Impulstar)

  • Discreet negotiating profile, low public noise, outcome-driven reputation

Career Snapshot

Origin story: Licensed in France in 2006, N’Diaye built Sport Cover from a hands-on, player-proximity approach (Paris base), scaling into elite representation.

Milestones:

  • 2006 – Launch of Sport Cover (agency foundation and early client acquisition).

  • 2023–2025 – High-profile moves featuring Sport Cover clients (example: Marcus Thuram to Inter; Khéphren Thuram to Juventus).

Network strengths:

  • Deep links in France (clubs, academies, talent funnels) with recurring activity in top European leagues.

Support Team / Partners

  • Multi-discipline advisory coverage (legal, medical, tax, patrimony/wealth planning) – delivered via internal team and/or partner specialists (names not publicly disclosed).

  • Brand and image management support for player commercial growth (structure not publicly disclosed).

Client Roster

Top players and talents (current):

  • Marcus Thuram (Inter) – 06.08.1997

  • Khéphren Thuram (Juventus) – 26.03.2001

  • Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) – 01.11.1997

  • Mattéo Guendouzi (Lazio) – 14.04.1999

  • Boubacar Kamara (Aston Villa) – 23.11.1999

  • Dilane Bakwa (Nottingham Forest) – 26.08.2002

  • Brian Brobbey (Sunderland) – 01.02.2002

  • Ludovic Blas (Stade Rennais) – 31.12.1997

  • Samson Baidoo (RC Lens) – 31.03.2004

  • Alexis Claude-Maurice (Augsburg) – 06.06.1998

  • Brice Samba (Stade Rennais) – 25.04.1994

  • Seko Fofana (Stade Rennais) – 07.05.1995

  • Jérémie Boga (OGC Nice) – 03.01.1997

  • Junior Mwanga (FC Nantes) – 11.05.2003

  • Amine Harit (Başakşehir) – 18.06.1997

  • Geoffrey Kondogbia (Marseille) – 15.02.1993

  • Christopher Wooh (Spartak Moscow) – 18.09.2001

  • Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) – 26.01.1993

  • Darlin Yongwa (FC Lorient) – 22.09.2000

  • Lucas Gourna-Douath (Salzburg) – 05.08.2003

  • Yanis Begraoui (Estoril) – 04.07.2001

  • Malcom Bokele (Göztepe) – 12.02.2000

  • Alban Lafont (Panathinaikos) – 23.01.1999

  • Georges-Kevin N’Koudou (Al-Diraiyah FC) – 13.02.1995

  • Michy Batshuayi (Eintracht Frankfurt) – 02.10.1993

  • Jean-Victor Makengo (FC Lorient) – 12.06.1998

  • Abdoullah Ba (Sunderland) – 31.07.2003

  • Timothée Pembélé (Sunderland) – 09.09.2002

  • Ibrahim Sissoko (VfL Bochum) – 27.11.1995

  • Alpha Sissoko (EA Guingamp) – 07.03.1997

Coaches/Staff represented (if any)

  • Francesco Farioli (FC Porto) – Head coach

  • Régis Le Bris (Sunderland AFC) – Head coach

  • Patrick Vieira (Without club) – Head coach

  • Didier Digard (Le Havre AC) – Head coach

Notable former clients

(Examples reported in older agency communications and profiles; status may have changed.)

  • Wissam Ben Yedder – referenced among elite clients in Sport Cover communications (historic).

  • Benjamin Mendy – referenced among elite clients in Sport Cover communications (historic).

  • Willy Boly – referenced among elite clients in Sport Cover communications (historic).

Notable Deals Led by Meïssa N’Diaye

  • 2011 – Souleymane Bamba: Hibernian → Leicester City, ~€290k

  • 2014 – Michy Batshuayi: Standard Liège → Marseille, transfer

  • 2014 – Mathieu Valbuena: Marseille → Dynamo Moscow, transfer

  • 2015 – Lassana Diarra: move linked to Marseille

  • 2023 – Marcus Thuram: Borussia Mönchengladbach → Inter, free transfer

  • 2024 – Khéphren Thuram: Nice → Juventus, ~€20m, 5-year deal

Track Record (last 3 seasons)

Total transfers completed: Not published as a single official figure; public top-client moves since 2023 include at least Thuram (to Inter), Blas (to Rennes), Boga (to Nice), Guendouzi (to Lazio), Khéphren Thuram (to Juventus), Batshuayi (to Frankfurt).
Deals ≥ €10m: At least 2 publicly reported (Marcus Thuram to Inter, Khéphren Thuram to Juventus, ~€20m).
Clients in top-5 leagues: Multiple (35 first-tier players; roster includes Serie A, Ligue 1, Premier League, Bundesliga).
National team clients: Multiple (example: Marcus Thuram, Mattéo Guendouzi, Khéphren Thuram).
Renewal/extension deals: Not consistently disclosed publicly
Aggregate client market value: €370.75m

Compliance & Accreditation

  • FIFA licensed agent (as stated by Sport Cover).

  • French FA intermediary licence since 2006 (reported).

Testimonials

  • Bernard Messi (Impulstar co-founder): “We wanted to give something back to the neighborhood by bringing a bit of a dream through this tournament.”

  • Bernard Messi (Impulstar co-founder): “We invite scouts/recruiters from Chelsea, PSG, Nancy, and others, who come to watch the youngsters.”

  • Meïssa N’Diaye (Sport Cover founder): “Our policy will remain the same: to stay close to every one of our players… Our tailored approach offers a bespoke service to each player.”

Press, Awards & Recognition

  • Forbes profile: listed among notable football agents.

  • FootballTransfers feature on Sport Cover and N’Diaye’s operating style and agency stature.

  • L’Équipe profile piece (French press): coverage focusing on Sport Cover/N’Diaye.

  • Stratégies feature: Impulstar and its scouting/social impact positioning (co-founded by N’Diaye).

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