The FBA Partners with PROELEVEN to Empower Football Management
Geneva, 8 April 2025
The Football Business Academy (The FBA) is proud to announce its partnership with PROELEVEN, the football management agency with the most done deals in Portugal in the last five years, led by renowned FIFA Agent Carlos Gonçalves. This collaboration marks an exciting chapter for both organizations, uniting their expertise to foster growth and excellence in the football industry.
PROELEVEN, known for its commitment to securing the best opportunities for football players and coaches, has facilitated numerous deals with clubs and organizations globally. These include FBA partners SL Benfica, Sporting CP, and SC Braga in Portugal; Sevilla FC, Fortuna Sittard, Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt, among others in Europe, and Colorado Rapids, DC United, León FC, and Cruz Azul in the Americas region.
Just this month, as part of Proeleven´s goal to consolidate their global reach, they kicked off their expansion project to the four corners of the world through an innovative franchising model.
Through this partnership, The FBA and PROELEVEN aim to enhance opportunities for aspiring professionals in football management. Candidates and Alumni of The FBA’s Professional Master in Football Business will gain exclusive insights and access to PROELEVEN’s extensive network and expertise through internships, further bridging the gap between education and real-world application. Additionally, the agency may benefit from fresh FBA talent joining their company and being part of The FBA’s extensive international network, along with the multiple benefits and synergies this collaboration may bring.
“We are truly honored to welcome PROELEVEN, one of Portugal’s most respected football agencies, into our growing network. Their exceptional work and influence in the football ecosystem provide a unique opportunity for our FBA Candidates, many of whom are increasingly eager to learn about the vital role agencies play in shaping the careers of football professionals.”
– Kristian Dobrev, Deputy CEO, The FBA
“We have followed FBA´s work and progress for the past few years and we consider that their innovative football business education programmes play a crucial role in preparing the football businessmen of the future. With this partnership, we hope to be able to provide the upcoming football professionals a small first degree in the ladder of becoming top level businessman”
– Carlos Gonçalves, Founder and Chairman, PROELEVEN S.A.
The partnership will include internship experiences, case studies, and networking opportunities designed to prepare The FBA Candidates for the dynamic challenges of football management. With shared values of excellence, innovation, and professionalism, The FBA and PROELEVEN are poised to empower individuals and elevate standards across the industry.
ABOUT PROELEVEN
PROELEVEN is a premier football management agency based in Portugal, specializing in representing and managing the careers of football players and coaches. With a focus on integrity and excellence, PROELEVEN has built a global reputation for delivering exceptional results for its clients.
Follow PROELEVEN on their website www.proeleven.pt, or on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and Facebook.
ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education whose goal is to accelerate the professionalization of the football industry and develop current and future leaders in the game. Founded in 2017 and based in Switzerland, The FBA is best known for its flagship degree – the Professional Master in Football Business – which is a 12-month program with two intakes each year.
Furthermore, various football-related stakeholders seek the services of The FBA for the creation and/or delivery of a variety of tailor-made workshops, certificates, or diplomas. Other partners of The FBA include CONMEBOL, Liga Portugal, Irish FA, Saudi Pro League, Sporting Clude de Portugal, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Horizm, Rangers FC, Sint-Truidense VV, World Football Summit and Olympique Lyonnais.
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