In the world of football, it is not easy to become a professional footballer as there is high competition. Talent alone is not enough. Many talented football players in South Africa have not achieved success.
If you possess exceptional talented and would like to improve it, to the next level, you will need to find a football agent in South Africa to represent you.
The football agents can help you get trials with professional soccer clubs in South Africa or abroad and negotiate a contract that ensures you always play football and earn a decent living out of it. Below are some prominent football agents in South Africa:
1. Jomo Sono – Johannesburg
Jomo Somo is the owner of Jomo Cosmos, a South African professional association football club. He is also a former coach of the Bafana Bafana.
Somo started finding and grooming new football talents from rural areas in the 1990s. He recruited many top players who played for the South African men’s national teams, including Philemon Masinga and Mark Fish.
Additionally, he has worked with Helman Mkhalele and Sizwe Motaung. As of 2023, he runs Jomo Sono Investments.
2. Mike Makaab – Durban
Mike Makaab is one of the best agents in Africa. He started working as agent since 2001 and founded ProSport International.
His company takes care of many football player representation, including contract negotiations, diary management, sponsorships, endorsements, tax and financial planning, and life skills development.
Furthermore, his agency is known for its efficiency in managing retired athletes and coaching staff.
ProSport International represented many top soccer players, including:
- Olisa Ndah
- Gabadinho Mhango
- Andile Jali
You can reach out to ProSport International via:
- Address: Edison Corporation Building, 1 Sinembe Park, Sinembe Crescent, Douglas Saunders Drive, La Lucia Ridge, Durban 4051, South Africa.
- Phone: +27-31-573-2682
- Email: [email protected].
3. Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse – Johannesburg
Karabo Mathang-Tshabuse became popular in the late 2000s and the only soccer agent in South Africa and Africa. She is established P Management, a sports management company, in 2007.
However, P Management later became part of Tshabuse Law. The company specialises in sports law. It represents soccer players in the National Soccer League’s Dispute Resolution Chamber. Additionally, it has expertise in several sports law areas, including contract negotiations.
A registered football agent in South Africa, Karabo Mathang-Tshabune has represented many players, including Justin Shonga and Thembinkosi Lorch. She scouted Amanda Dlamini, Tendai Ndoro, and Ronald Kampamba.
You can reach out to her through the email [email protected].
4. Mede8 Sports – Cape Town
Mede8 Sports is among the best soccer agents in South Africa. The agency represents the best of Africa’s football talents. It collaborates with clubs in the PSL and internationally. It offers personal contract negotiations and branding soccer players to get endorsements and sponsorships.
The company has represented many players, including Erick Chipeta and Thabo Mnyamane.
The agency is in Cape Town, South Africa. You can call them at +27-72-268-1999.
5. Sean Roberts – Cape Town
Sean Roberts is a former goalkeeper of several PSL teams, including Mamelodi Sundowns, Ajax Cape Town, and Chippa United.
Following his retirement from football, he became a soccer agent representing South African and international players. His agency, Sean Roberts (PTY) Ltd, places professional sports personalities within top clubs in South Africa.
He uses his football experience to ensure other talented footballers get a clear path to professional football.
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