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FIA Football & Management

Elite Career Management

UAE €27mm

30Players

€27mmPortfolio

About

FIA Football Management is a Dubai -based agency specialising in the long-term management of elite coaches and professional players, with a strong footprint across Brazil, Portugal, the wider European market and the Gulf region. Founded in 2009, the firm has executed deals in 25+ countries and worked with hundreds of top clubs, with a particular emphasis on Asian, European and South American markets. The agency combines classic representation with in-house legal, financial and media support, positioning itself as a “360°” career-management partner for both established names and high-potential youth prospects. Its portfolio today is weighted slightly towards top-level coaches, complemented by a growing group of players already competing in Serie A, the Portuguese Primeira Liga and European competitions.

Key People

CEO/Founder: Hugo Cajuda

CEO & Founder; FIFA-licensed agent leading global strategy, coach portfolio and high-value negotiations. - Managing Director / Head of Football: No separate title publicly listed – football operations and deal strategy are led by CEO & Founder Hugo Cajuda, supported by senior FIFA agents David Abreu and Eduardo Oliveira. - Licensed agents: Hugo Cajuda – FIFA Agent - David Abreu – FIFA Agent - Eduardo Oliveira – FIFA Agent

Notable Deals

2020 – Abel Ferreira from PAOK to Palmeiras – Coaching appointment with a significant compensation package from Palmeiras to PAOK and a multi-year deal that was later extended after back-to-back Copa Libertadores titles. - 2021/22 – Paulo Sousa from Poland national team to Flamengo – Coaching move including Flamengo paying a reported release clause to the Polish FA and agreeing a multi-year contract in Brazil’s Serie A. - 2022–2024 – Abel Ferreira contract renewals with Palmeiras – Multiple extensions negotiated as Abel became one of Brazil’s most decorated foreign coaches, securing Libertadores and domestic titles and improved long-term terms. - 2024 – Vitinha from Marseille to Genoa (after loan) – Permanent transfer to Genoa for a reported €16m plus add-ons, with a buy-back option in favour of Marseille. - 2024 – Artur Jorge to Botafogo – Appointment that led to Botafogo’s historic 2024 season, winning both Copa Libertadores and Brasileirão and reinforcing FIA’s profile in Brazil. - 2025 – Artur Jorge from Botafogo to Al-Rayyan – Coaching move following a title-winning year in Brazil, with a contract running to 2027 in the Qatar Stars League. - 2025 – Leonardo Jardim to Cruzeiro – High-profile appointment of the former Monaco and Al-Hilal coach to Cruzeiro with a contract reportedly running to 2026. - 2025 – José Morais to Al Wahda – Appointment to lead Al Wahda’s first team for the 2025/26 season in UAE Pro League. Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

FIA lists a broad, integrated service suite: - Representation Full career management for professional players and coaches – contract negotiations, transfer strategy, mentoring and close cooperation with families. - Brokering Acting as intermediaries for players, other agents or clubs to structure and close transfers and coaching appointments. - Commercial & image rights Negotiation of sponsorships and commercial partnerships, including management of image-rights structures. - Real estate support Assistance with property-related matters in key markets as part of relocation and long-term planning. - Legal advice In-house and external legal counsel, including contract review and dispute support, in cooperation with specialised law firms. - Financial & tax advice Tax planning, financial advisory and long-term wealth-management coordination. - Digital media & PR Social and digital media strategy, content and positioning via in-house capability and specialist partners. - Press office & communications Management of media relations, interviews and crisis communications.