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Octagon

North American Powerhouse

US €55mm

40Players

€55mmPortfolio

About

Octagon is a global sports and entertainment agency within Interpublic Group, spanning brand strategy, sponsorship, and talent representation. Founded in 1983 (as Advantage International), it joined IPG in 1997 and has operated under the Octagon name since 1999. In football, Octagon positions itself as a network-driven talent and commercial partner, with clients spanning top European pathways and North American leagues.

Key People

John Shea

Chief Executive Officer (Octagon R&CPMK) Long-time Octagon leader who became CEO in April 2021. Contacts: via Octagon HQ phone (+1 203 354 7400). - Phil de Picciotto – President & Founder (Octagon) Listed by Octagon as President & Founder on the firm’s leadership page. Contacts: via central Octagon offices. - Football/Soccer business contacts (Octagon) Mike Senkowski – Director North America (talent + properties) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msenkows LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-senkowski-978722114/ - Press & Media: Alex Rozis – alex.rozis@octagon.com - Licensed agents (names + license IDs) Octagon does not publish a single public registry of football agent license IDs on its main pages; licensing is generally individual and jurisdiction-specific.

Notable Deals

2024 – Caleb Wiley – Atlanta United to Chelsea – permanent transfer – €10m – contract to 2030 (reported) - 2025 – Tajon Buchanan – Inter to Villarreal – permanent transfer – €9m – contract to 2030 (reported) - 2025 – Tajon Buchanan – Inter to Villarreal – loan – loan fee €1m (fee shown in club transfer list) Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Contract negotiation and renewals - Transfers and loans (domestic + international pathways) - Sponsorship and commercial advisory (brand partnerships, activation strategy) - Talent marketing and content production (campaign development and execution) - PR and media coordination (press contact routing)