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R13 Fussball Agenciamento Esportivo

Brazilian Pathway Specialists

Brazil €25mm

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About

R13 Fussball is a Curitiba-based agency created around former defender [ Ricardo Scheidt ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-scheidt-8502b716a/?originalSubdomain=br) and right-back Rafinha’s long-standing “R13” brand . The company has grown from a boutique Brazilian practice into a multi-continent network moving players between Brazil, MLS, Greece, Eastern Europe, Peru and Japan. The agency is best known for handling high-profile Flamengo and Olympiacos talents while also developing a strong pipeline of players into J-League, K-League, Romanian Liga I and Moldovan Super Liga clubs. With “Agency of Players and Coaches” as its tagline, R13 works across players and technical staff, combining Scheidt’s legal background with Rafinha’s top-level dressing-room insight.

Key People

CEO/Founder: Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt)

Ex-centre-back (clubs in Brazil and Boca Juniors), founder and managing partner of R13 Fussball, FIFA-licensed agent and practicing lawyer in Paraná. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricardoscheidt4/ - Managing Director / Head of Football: Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt) – Leads football operations, senior negotiations and strategic club relationships, especially with Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense. - Licensed agents: Ricardo de Mattos (“Ricardo Scheidt”) – FIFA Agent (Brazil), principal intermediary for R13’s player deals. - Regional representatives and consultants (not all publicly listed as licensed intermediaries): Kaio Gonçalves – Senior consultant / regional representative for Middle East and Asia, ex-Emirates and J-League midfielder. - Go Nagaoka – Operating in Japan. - Claudio Zancanaro – Italy and Germany. - Adeval Borba – Brazil and Argentina. - R13 Bolivia representative – Country representative in Bolivia for South American scouting and placement. - Other collaborators visible in public content include James Dens and Joonatas Cardoso, often appearing in R13’s official announcements.

Notable Deals

2020 – Léo Pereira – Athletico Paranaense to Flamengo (Brazil) Permanent transfer in January 2020, widely reported around €6m, with R13 Fussball and Rafinha’s company intermediating the move; contract extended to 31 December 2027. - 2020 – Rodinei – Flamengo to Internacional (Brazil) Loan transfer from Flamengo to Internacional with a €4m purchase option written into the deal, negotiated with R13 as the player’s representative. - 2023 – Rodinei – Flamengo to Olympiacos (Greece) Free transfer to Olympiacos in January 2023, followed by a contract extension keeping the right-back in Piraeus until 2027. - 2019–2020 – Rafinha – Bayern Munich to Flamengo and later moves within Brazil R13 and Rafinha’s own R13 brand played a central role in the right-back’s high-profile return to Flamengo from Europe, anchoring the agency’s early reputation at elite level. - 2024 – Daniel – Internacional to San Jose Earthquakes (Brazil to MLS) Move of goalkeeper Daniel Britto to San Jose Earthquakes with contract to 2026 plus club option, highlighting R13’s MLS pipeline. - 2024–2025 – Luis Phelipe – South America to Sheriff Tiraspol (Moldova) Transfer of winger Luis Phelipe to Sheriff Tiraspol on a multi-year deal, illustrating R13’s pathway into Eastern Europe. - 2024–2025 – Val Soares – Brazil to Ventforet Kofu (Japan) Defensive midfielder Val Soares signs with Ventforet Kofu in J2 League in 2025 with R13 as official intermediary, reinforcing the agency’s Japan links. - 2024 – Pierre da Silva – North America to Cusco FC (Peru) American winger Pierre da Silva joins Cusco FC on a contract running at least to the end of 2025, under R13 representation. - Various windows – Brazilian domestic deals Brazilian media placed R13 Fussball joint-6th by number of transfers completed in Brazil’s 2025 primary domestic window (six deals). Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Contract negotiation and renegotiation (salaries, bonuses, image rights) across Brazil, Europe, MLS and Asia - Domestic and international transfers and loans, including MLS, J-League, K-League, Liga I, Liga 1 Peru and Moldovan Super Liga pathways - Career management and long-term planning for senior pros and prospects - Commercial/sponsorship deals and brand work, leveraging Rafinha’s profile and the R13 brand - Legal and regulatory advisory (player contracts, disputes, CNRD/CBF and FIFA processes) - Relocation, logistics and integration support for players moving between continents (housing, basic concierge, local support) - Video/analytics-led promotion via highlight reels and digital content