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"to be" sportsmanagement

Boutique Bundesliga

Germany €100mm Est. 15.10.2025 (registered/incorporated) Headquarters : Braunschweig, Germany Players : 10+ (4) | Total market value: €100mm+ FIFA/FA registration : Germany – individual FIFA Football Agent licence IDs not publicly shown in the accessed sources Languages : German, English (not explicitly disclosed publicly; inferred from operating markets) Regions covere d: Germany (core) – UK (Premier League deals) – EU/Europe Email : [bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de](mailto:bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de) Phone : +49 (0) 151 42 55 11 66
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15.10.2025 (registered/incorporated) Headquarters : Braunschweig, Germany Players : 10+ (4) | Total market value: €100mm+ FIFA/FA registration : Germany – individual FIFA Football Agent licence IDs not publicly shown in the accessed sources Languages : German, English (not explicitly disclosed publicly; inferred from operating markets) Regions covere d: Germany (core) – UK (Premier League deals) – EU/Europe Email : [bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de](mailto:bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de) Phone : +49 (0) 151 42 55 11 66Founded
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About

“to be” sportsmanagement is a German players’ agency based in Braunschweig that represents a compact roster spanning elite Bundesliga talent, established professionals, and U23 prospects. The agency is fronted by Björn Etzel and is notably linked to high-profile clients such as Germany international Nico Schlotterbeck and Premier League winger Brajan Gruda. The company entity was registered in 2025, but its core representation activity is visible through the client list and transactions published on public databases and club announcements.

Key People

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CEO/Founder: Björn Etzel Bio: German football agent representing multiple top-flight clients including Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Brajan Gruda (Brighton), Tim Kleindienst (Borussia Mönchengladbach) and Keven Schlotterbeck (FC Augsburg). - Contact: bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de | +49 (0) 151 42 55 11 66 - Managing Director / Head of Football: Thorsten Koll Bio: Listed as Head of Football for “to be” sportsmanagement GmbH. - Contact: Not publicly listed in the accessed sources (direct email/phone). - Licensed agents Björn Etzel
licence ID not publicly shown in the accessed sources.

Notable Deals

2026 (February) – Brajan Gruda: RB Leipzig - on loan from Brighton - 2024 – Brajan Gruda – Mainz to Brighton – permanent – reported €30m (up to ~€35m package reported) – contract to June 2028 - 2024 – Keven Schlotterbeck – SC Freiburg to FC Augsburg – permanent – fee undisclosed by clubs – three-year contract - 2024 – Tim Kleindienst – Heidenheim to Borussia Mönchengladbach – permanent – four-year deal (to 2028 originally) - 2025 – Tim Kleindienst – Borussia Mönchengladbach – contract extension – extended to 30.06.2029 - 2023 – Janis Juckel – joined Energie Cottbus – permanent registration – contract later extended (30.05.2024) Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

- Player representation and contract negotiation (first contract, renewals, extensions) - Domestic and international transfers and loans (Bundesliga and cross-border moves) - Career planning (club pathway, squad role planning, move timing) - Performance and squad-market positioning (market benchmarking, role fit) - Support services: relocation coordination, legal and administrative support (partners as needed)

Quick Facts

Founded15.10.2025 (registered/incorporated) Headquarters : Braunschweig, Germany Players : 10+ (4) | Total market value: €100mm+ FIFA/FA registration : Germany – individual FIFA Football Agent licence IDs not publicly shown in the accessed sources Languages : German, English (not explicitly disclosed publicly; inferred from operating markets) Regions covere d: Germany (core) – UK (Premier League deals) – EU/Europe Email : [bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de](mailto:bjoern.etzel@to-be-sportsmanagement.de) Phone : +49 (0) 151 42 55 11 66
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Portfolio€100mm

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