Epic Sports has confirmed that Archie Brown (23), the dynamic left-back now starring for Fenerbahçe, has joined the agency led by award-winning agent Ali Barat. Brown completed his move from KAA Gent in July 2025 after a highly publicized race for his signature and is now aligning his representation with a group focused on top-flight careers and high-value deals. Epic Sports continues in its mission as we reported the partnership with Deloitte Legal Italy for international expansion.
The player: profile at a glance
- Position: Left-back (capable as wing-back/left midfielder)
- DOB / Height: 28 May 2002; 1.90m
- Club: Fenerbahçe (joined 12 July 2025)
- Reported fee/terms: ~€8–9m, multi-year deal (3+1 or 4 years reported)
- Pathway: Derby County youth → Lausanne-Sport → KAA Gent → Fenerbahçe
The 2025 transfer saga in brief
The summer window saw AC Milan and Fenerbahçe battle for Brown, with both clubs reported to have private jets on standby as negotiations peaked. Ultimately, personal outreach from Fenerbahçe’s leadership helped swing the decision, and Brown signed in Istanbul after the clubs agreed a fee with Gent.
Who represented Archie Brown before Epic Sports?
Public reporting around Brown’s Gent-to-Fenerbahçe move referenced multiple intermediaries during talks, but credible, on-record identification of a single, long-term primary agent prior to Epic Sports is not consistently available. Social and fan reports mention various names during the Milan/Fener pursuit without definitive, verifiable attribution. We could not find an authoritative registration or club document naming a sole prior representative.
Bottom line: Brown arrives at Epic Sports after a high-profile summer, with his representation now clearly aligned under Ali Barat’s agency structure.
Why Epic Sports?
A strategic fit for Brown’s next phase
Brown’s strengths, explosive athleticism, range on the flank, and ball-carrying in transition - align with Epic Sports’ focus on developing top-league, high-ceiling profiles and navigating complex cross-border markets. The agency has been active across the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and the Süper Lig, emphasizing elite dealmaking and long-term planning.
Epic Sports in one paragraph
Epic Sports is a boutique, elite-level football agency founded and owned by Ali Barat. Known for headline transfers and aggressive international expansion, the group blends hands-on negotiation with a growing in-house network across Europe (including Italy) and beyond.
About Ali Barat
- Founder & Owner, Epic Sports. Honored with the Golden Boy/Golden Agent “Best Agent” award in 2023, and recognized among finalists at the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards that year.
- Profiled for orchestrating record and marquee deals—notably the Premier League-record transfer of Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea, and high-impact moves involving talents such as Nicolas Jackson, among others. Recent coverage highlights his growing influence in top-tier European transfers.
What Brown gains with Epic Sports
1) Cross-league deal experience
From England to Turkey via Belgium and Switzerland, Brown’s pathway is inherently cross-border. Epic Sports’ recent activity and relationships in these corridors are a practical edge for future contract cycles and sporting projects.
2) Narrative and market positioning
Turkey’s top tier offers a big stage. Epic Sports’ reputation for storytelling and positioning around player profiles can amplify Brown’s visibility beyond matchdays, particularly valuable if European knockout campaigns put him under a continental spotlight.
3) Structured career architecture
With Fenerbahçe’s ambitions and Brown’s age profile, expect a carefully sequenced plan: performance milestones, renegotiation triggers, and smart timing for any future moves. Epic Sports’ track record suggests measured escalation rather than opportunistic churn.
What the move to Fenerbahçe has already shown
- Validation at scale: Choosing Fenerbahçe over other suitors underscored Brown’s appetite for pressure environments and major fanbases.
- Transfer value discipline: The final fee (~€8–9m) fits a value tier where strong season metrics can rapidly compound resale potential.
How Epic Sports announced their partnership
Epic Sports’ public announcement welcomed Brown and emphasized personal development and long-term success - consistent themes in the agency’s approach under Barat.
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