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Total Football Agency (TFA)

Brazil–Europe Bridge

Netherlands/Brazil €19mm

13Players

€19mmPortfolio

About

Total Football Agency (TFA) is a long-running Brazilian–Dutch agency founded by Richard Mettes in 2005, specialising in building career paths from Brazil to European and Middle Eastern clubs. With offices in São Paulo and the Netherlands, TFA focuses on technically gifted players and increasingly on defenders and goalkeepers who can adapt to European football. The agency manages both senior professionals in first divisions (PSV, Al-Jazira, Radomiak Radom, Floriana) and a pipeline of U20/U23 talent at clubs such as Palmeiras, Corinthians, Botafogo and Grêmio Novorizontino. TFA differentiates itself through long-term development, close family relationships and strong use of video analysis and highlight production to position clients for international moves.

Key People

CEO / Founder: Richard Mettes

Dutch match / football agent, founder and owner of Total Football Agency, historically registered as a UEFA match agent with TFA contact address in Haarlem. Contact (historical): richard@totalfootballagency.com; general inbox: tfa@totalfootballagency.com. - Managing Director / Head of Football: Richard Mettes – oversees international strategy and negotiations, especially moves between Brazil, the Netherlands and other European leagues. - Senior player manager (Brazil): Moacir Alves – São Paulo–based player service lead working directly with TFA’s Brazilian talents and their families. - Performance / Physical coach: Francisco Wilson – supports physical preparation and long-term development plans for TFA athletes. Licensed agents (selection) - Richard Mettes – KNVB-licensed match / football agent representing TFA internationally (license number not publicly disclosed).

Notable Deals

2017 – Mauro Júnior to PSV Eindhoven (permanent transfer) Brazilian left-back Mauro Júnior moved from Desportivo Brasil’s youth setup to PSV, signing a five-year contract to 2022 that later led to extensions through 2025 and then 2029. - 2019–2020 – Mauro Júnior loan from PSV to Heracles Almelo Season-long Eredivisie loan, where he delivered key performances, including a brace in the derby vs FC Twente, strengthening his status and PSV renewal leverage. - 2020 – Bruno Conceição de Oliveira to Al-Jazira (UAE Pro League) Winger/forward Bruno joined Al-Jazira in 2020, later extending his contract in 2021 until 30 June 2026, becoming a UAE international and a key offensive piece. - 2020 – Gabriel Barros from Ituano to Flamengo (loan with options) Flamengo secured highly rated forward Gabriel Barros on loan from Ituano, with economic rights and purchase options structured in a deal intermediated by F3 Sports in partnership with Total Football Agency. - 2023 – Kauã Vinícius to Académico de Viseu Sub-23 (Portugal) Young centre-back Kauã Vinícius signed for Académico de Viseu’s U23 side on a contract running to June 2026, marking a first European step for the defender. - 2023 – Thiago to Crown Legacy FC (MLS NEXT Pro) Right-sided attacker Thiago joined Charlotte FC’s second team Crown Legacy FC, signing through 2025 and using the MLS pathway as a bridge towards higher-level opportunities. - 2024–2025 – Vitinho on loan from Palmeiras to Grêmio Novorizontino (Série B) Winger Vitor Hugo “Vitinho” secured a loan from Palmeiras to Novorizontino through the 2025 season, giving him regular senior minutes in Brazil’s Série B while remaining under Palmeiras contract to 2026. - 2025 – João Pedro Reginaldo from Charlotte FC / Crown Legacy to Radomiak Radom Polish Ekstraklasa side Radomiak Radom signed left-back João Pedro from MLS side Charlotte FC, with Charlotte retaining a significant sell-on clause. Fees shown are indicative estimates (not official).

Services

TFA operates as a full-service football agency, following its own “total football” concept of balancing the player’s technical development, physical preparation and personal life. Main services include: - Career planning and long-term pathway design (Brazil → Europe / Middle East) - Contract negotiation and re-negotiation (salaries, bonuses, buy-out clauses, sell-on structures) - Domestic and international transfers / loans - Image management, media support and social media storytelling (highlights, reels, interviews) - Sponsorship and commercial opportunities for senior players - Relocation support for moves to Europe and the Gulf (housing, language, day-to-day support) - Specialist physical preparation and injury-prevention support through in-house staff - Support with visa, work-permit and regulatory issues via local legal partners