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SBSports (Specialized Business Sport)

Brazil–Global Pathways

Brazil €25mm

19Players

€25mmPortfolio

About

Specialized Business Sport – SBSports is a São Paulo based boutique agency focused on exporting Brazilian talent to Europe, Asia and the Middle East while also managing careers at home in Brazil. Founded and led by FIFA/CBF licensed agent Tadeu Cruz , the firm combines long standing relationships in Brazilian football with a growing network in leagues such as the Bundesliga, Cypriot First Division, J1 League, J2 League, Romanian SuperLiga and Qatar Stars League. SBSports specialises in career management, international transfers and contract negotiation for players at different stages of their careers, from youth prospects in Santos and Corinthians academies to established professionals moving to clubs like Al Duhail, APOEL and Grêmio. The agency’s track record includes high value outbound moves from Brazil to Europe and Asia, as well as complex loan structures for South American internationals.

Key People

CEO/Founder: Tadeu Cruz

Founder & Managing Partner; FIFA/CBF licensed player’s agent (CBF/FIFA licence #320) and managing partner of Specialized Business Sport & Marketing LTDA. Email: cruz.tadeu@gmail.com Phone: +5511986557728 LinkedIn Instagram - Managing Director / Head of Football: Tiago Vitale Cruz – Executive Director / Head of Football Operations, overseeing the player portfolio and club relationships. Email: tiagovitalecruz@gmail.com Phone: +5511995483252 LinkedIn Instagram - Licensed agents: - Tadeu Cruz – FIFA/CBF licensed agent, owner. - Luciano Brunetti – Licensed agent working with SBSports on player representation and deal execution. Email: lubrunetti@gmail.com Phone: +5511953906282 LinkedIn Instagram

Notable Deals

2025 – Tuta – Eintracht Frankfurt to Al-Duhail SC (Qatar) Permanent transfer from the Bundesliga to Qatar Stars League for a reported €15m fee, with a five year contract running until June 2030. - 2025 – Emerson Deocleciano – RFS (Latvia) to V-Varen Nagasaki (Japan) Brazilian forward moved from the Latvian Virsliga to Japan’s J2 League on a full transfer, with a contract running through the 2025 season. - 2025 – Fabrizio Peralta – Cruzeiro to Cerro Porteño (loan, after 2024 permanent move) Cruzeiro signed the Paraguay international midfielder from Cerro Porteño in 2024 for a reported €2.7m fee and subsequently loaned him back via Athletico Paranaense and then Cerro Porteño in 2025. - 2024 – Dodi – Santos to Grêmio Grêmio acquired defensive midfielder Dodi from Santos in December 2023 / January 2024 on a permanent deal worth around €0.9m, signing him on a three year contract until 2026. - 2024 – Vitor Meer – Corinthians U20 to APOEL Left back Vitor Meer left Corinthians’ youth setup to join APOEL Nicosia on a free transfer, with Corinthians retaining 30 % of future resale and APOEL holding an option to buy an extra 20 % of rights, on a contract to June 2028. - 2025 – Samuel – Rio Ave U23 to Real SC Young winger Samuel joined Portuguese side Real SC from Rio Ave’s U23 team on a permanent move. - 2025 – Mateus Brunetti – DAC Dunajská Streda to Shimizu S-Pulse Centre back Mateus Brunetti moved from Slovakia’s DAC to Japan’s J1 League with Shimizu S-Pulse on a deal running until June 2026. Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Contract negotiation and renegotiation (salary, bonuses, appearance and performance clauses) - International transfers and loans, including complex multi club and loan back structures - Career management and strategic planning for moves between Brazil, Europe, Asia and the Middle East - Image rights and sponsorship advisory in Brazil and abroad - Legal support in collaboration with Brazilian sports law firms (contract review, disputes, regulatory filings) - Relocation support for moves to Europe, Cypriot First Division, Romanian SuperLiga, J1/J2 League and Qatar Stars League (housing, schooling, local logistics) - Performance support via partner clubs and coaching staff (technical feedback, playing time strategy, training environments)