WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU PASS THE
FIFA AGENT EXAM.
Passing is a real achievement, most people don't make it. But here is the truth nobody tells you: the exam is the easy part. The licence is just a door. What matters is what you do once you walk through it.
6 STEPS TO BUILD A REAL AGENCY BUSINESS
Most newly licensed agents stall because they have no clients, no contacts, and no clear strategy. Use this roadmap to launch correctly.
REGISTER WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Before operating legally, register your FIFA licence with your relevant national association (e.g., the FA in England, SFA in Scotland). Until registered, you cannot legally represent players in that territory.
SET UP YOUR BUSINESS PROPERLY
Treat this as a serious business. Register as a sole trader or limited company, open a dedicated business bank account, obtain professional indemnity insurance, and set up your formal digital presence.
DEFINE YOUR TARGET MARKET
Don't try to represent everyone. Specialize by player position, specific leagues, regions, or player tiers. A defined niche is your edge; it makes you visible and memorable to professional clubs.
LEARN REAL-WORLD RECRUITMENT
The FIFA exam tests regulations, not how to recruit players. You must master identifying commissionable players, approaching families professionally, and executing promotion strategies.
BUILD NETWORKS INTENTIONALLY
Networking is not about spamming business cards. Map out existing contacts, utilize professional digital tools, and spend time scouting games at the youth, non-league, and academy levels.
SECURE IN-THE-GAME MENTORSHIP
Football is relationship-driven and closed-door. Working directly with active agents operating inside the transfer window is the fastest way to compress the learning curve and close deals.
THE SPORTS BE MENTORSHIP
Led by John Print, FIFA Licensed Agent since 2004 with 25+ years of active elite sports representation. Build your agency with professional guidance.
WHAT YOU GET AS A MEMBER:
- Personal 1-to-1 Mentorship: Direct personal strategy sessions tailored to your target leagues.
- 10-Module Business Course: Full access to "The Business of a Football Agent".
- Deal Collaboration Pathway: Partner with John on active representation deals and earn standard commissions.
- Lifetime Career Support: Access does not end after modules are complete.
The Earn-Back System: Members can fully recoup their mentorship fee through active real-world deal collaboration partnerships.
Flexible payment options available via Klarna, PayPal, and standard bank transfers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO I NEED TO DO ANYTHING AFTER PASSING THE FIFA FOOTBALL AGENT EXAM?
Yes. Passing the exam gives you eligibility for a licence but you must register with your national football association before you can legally represent players. In England this means registering with the FA.
HOW DO I GET MY FIRST CLIENT AS A FOOTBALL AGENT?
Getting your first commissionable client requires a clear recruitment strategy, an understanding of which players clubs actually want to sign, and the ability to approach players and their families professionally. Most newly licensed agents benefit significantly from mentorship at this stage.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FIFA FOOTBALL AGENT EXAM AND RUNNING A FOOTBALL AGENCY?
The exam tests your knowledge of FIFA regulations. Running an agency requires recruitment skills, negotiation experience, a network of club contacts, and business infrastructure. They are entirely separate skill sets.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO SIGN YOUR FIRST PLAYER AS A FOOTBALL AGENT?
This varies enormously depending on your existing network, your target market, and the quality of your recruitment strategy. Agents with structured mentorship and a defined niche typically move faster than those who go it alone.
IS THE SPORTS BE MENTORSHIP SUITABLE FOR NEWLY LICENSED AGENTS?
Yes. It is specifically designed for two groups: newly licensed agents who are unsure how to build their career, and experienced agents who have a licence but are not yet generating consistent results.
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