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SportCapital Football Agency by Gonzalo Vargas Ripalda

Ecuadorian Talent Specialists

Ecuador €24mm

25Players

€24mmPortfolio

About

SportCapital Football Agency is a Guayaquil-based agency founded in 2014 by Ecuadorian intermediary Gonzalo Vargas Ripalda , focused on developing Ecuadorian and Latin American talent for international markets. The firm represents a mix of senior internationals and emerging prospects across LigaPro, Liga MX, MLS, Argentina, Israel and Paraguay, with a strong pipeline from Independiente del Valle and CS Emelec. SportCapital presents itself as a family-oriented, holistic agency, emphasising academic support, psychological care and long-term career planning for players and their families rather than just short-term transfers.

Key People

CEO/Founder : Gonzalo Vargas Ripalda

Ecuadorian intermediary, founder of SportCapital, FIFA-licensed agent and FEF-registered intermediary. He leads football operations, strategic club relationships and senior contract negotiations. LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gonzalo-vargas-ripalda - Licensed agents: Gonzalo Vargas – FIFA agent; registered with Federación Ecuatoriana de Fútbol and listed as “Vargas – SportCapital EC” in intermediary databases.

Notable Deals

2024 – Leonardo Campana – Inter Miami to New England Revolution (MLS trade) Represented Ecuadorian striker Leonardo Campana in a record-breaking MLS domestic trade from Inter Miami CF to New England Revolution on 19 December 2024. The deal was structured as $2.5m guaranteed General Allocation Money (potentially up to $3.25m with incentives) plus international roster slots and a sell-on percentage for Inter Miami. - 2025 – Ismael Díaz – Universidad Católica (Quito) to Club León (Liga MX) Move of Panama international Ismael Díaz from Ecuadorian side Universidad Católica to Liga MX club León ahead of the 2025 season, following an excellent goalscoring spell in Ecuador. Fee undisclosed. - 2024 – Hernán Galíndez – Aucas to Huracán (Argentina) Guided Ecuador national-team goalkeeper Hernán Galíndez from Aucas to Argentine Primera División side Huracán in January 2024 on a multi-year deal, later extended to December 2027. - 2023 – Rafael Romo – OH Leuven / D.C. United to Universidad Católica (Quito) Venezuelan international goalkeeper Rafael Romo joined Universidad Católica in Ecuador in 2023 after spells in Belgium and MLS; SportCapital manages his current spell in LigaPro. Fee undisclosed. - 2024–2025 – Cristian Martínez – Plaza Amador / Saudi Arabia to Ironi Kiryat Shmona (Israel) Panamanian midfielder Cristian Jesús Martínez moved to Israeli Premier League club Ironi Kiryat Shmona (initially on loan, later permanent) during 2024–25, adding another top-flight league to SportCapital’s footprint. - 2023 – Tommy Chamba – Orense to CS Emelec (Ecuador) Highly rated Ecuador U20 midfielder Tommy Leonardo Chamba Chenche transferred from Orense to CS Emelec on a contract through 2026, part of SportCapital’s focus on exporting and consolidating young LigaPro talent. - 2025 – Romario Ibarra – Independiente del Valle to Vinotinto FC (Ecuador) Ecuador international Romario Andrés Ibarra Mina moved within LigaPro from Independiente del Valle to Vinotinto FC in 2025, maintaining his status as a high-profile client in the domestic league. Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Contract negotiation for first professional deals, renewals and performance-based extensions - International transfers and loans (LigaPro, Liga MX, MLS, Argentina, Israel, Paraguay) - Career management and long-term planning (club pathway, national-team exposure) - Commercial deals, sponsorships and brand partnerships for leading clients - Legal and regulatory support around FIFA Agents Regulations and national FA rules - Relocation and integration support for moves to Mexico, USA/MLS and Europe - Performance analysis and scouting reports through partner analysts and club contacts - Psychological support and wellbeing via trusted external professionals