Top Player to Top Agent : 20 Years in the Making – New Transfer Clauses Emerging : Anti-Saudi & Community Clauses in Player Contracts – FOREX Considerations for Agents in Contracts.
Season 2 : Episode 14 (#56)
In episode 56 of The Agents Angle, we explore the latest developments shaping the football agency world. Are restrictive transfer clauses becoming more common?
We examine Barcelona’s reported ‘Anti-Saudi’ (SPL) clause and CSKA Sofia’s introduction of mandatory community responsibility clauses for players.
Our special guest, Mikkel Beck—former Danish international turned successful agent—shares his insights on transitioning from player to agent, the evolving role of representation, and the challenges of modern football agency.
Plus, we discuss FOREX considerations in contract negotiations and how currency fluctuations impact agents and their clients.
Tune in for insights into the ever-changing world of football agency! ⚽
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SHOW RUNNING ORDER :
(00:08) – Episode Introduction & Show Overview. >
(01:06) – Players Transitioning to Become Agents. >
(03:19) – Latest Weird & Wonderful Clauses in the Transfer Market. >
(04:05) – Barcelona’s Anti-Saudi (SPL) (‘Club’ Sale Restrictions) Clauses. >
(09:08) – How Shall Agents Respond to Restrictive Clauses? >
(11:10) – Restrictive Player Contract Clauses : Illegal and Leagues vs Leagues? >
(14:34) – Community (CSR) Clauses in Player Contracts & CSKA Sofia’s Philosophy. >
(17:25) – Delicate Balance of Club, Commercial & Community Responsibilities. >
(19:14) – Standard CSR, Community & Media Duties for Players. >
(21:05) – Arsenal’s Inclusive ‘Club Link’ Project. >
(22:15) – Success in Football Agency is Far From Guaranteed for Ex-Pros. >
(23:22) – Guest Interview – Mikkel Beck – The Transition From Top Player to Top Agent. >
(24:20) – Freedom After Being ‘Thrown into’ the Football Agency Arena. >
(26:47) – Challenges from Transition from Player to Agent. >
(28:13) – Advantages as Agent in Being a Former Footballer. >
(29:21) – Do Players Always Make Good Agents & Understanding the Player Mindset. >
(31:36) – Do Players Now Have a Better Understanding of Agents. >
(33:24) – Football Agency World in One Word : Business. >
(34:46) – What Makes a Good Agent? >
(35:25) – Conflicting Interests of Agents : Club vs Player. >
(38:57) – Importance of Agent Relations with Player Families. >
(40:53) – Biggest Challenge to the Football Agent Industry. >
(41:46) – One Wish for the Football Agents World : Respect & Understanding. >
(44:30) – Post Interview Reflection – Some Unique & Impressive Achievements >
(47:13) – FOREX / FX (Foreign Exchange) Considerations for Football Agents & Clients. >
(48:32) – 4 Key Questions Relating to Players and Contracts Overseas. >
(50:35) – Helping Safeguard Agent & Player Interests with Overseas Moves. >
(53:54) – Historic Case of a Player Paid in Two Currencies. >
(55:37) – Warning : Agents Get Stung As Well! And are Largely Unprotected by Football Regulations. >
(57:57) – Events, Announcements & Notices – FIFA FLAR. >
(60:37) – Disclaimer
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RELATED LINKS :
Mikkel Beck – Beckster International
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FEATURED ARTICLES & POSTS :
A novelty in the world of football – the anti-Saudi clause.
What is ‘Anti-Saudi’ clause? Barcelona’s innovative measure to retain top talents.
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CSKA Sofia mandates players to work with club’s foundation charities.
CSKA Sofia Integrates CSR into Player Contracts – A New Benchmark in Football.
CSKA Sofia launches Bulgaria’s first charitable club foundation.
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EVENT & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIFA Football Law Annual Review (FLAR) 2025.
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SHOW LINKS :
Website : www.theagentsangle.com >
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CREDITS :
Theme Music : Agent Red by Abbynoise
Music from #Uppbeat : https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/agent-red
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