The FBA Partners with The Path Sports Management
Geneva, 19th March 2025
The Football Business Academy (FBA) is proud to announce a partnership agreement with the path sports management. Based in Budapest, Hungary, the path is a dynamic sports management agency working across comprehensive player management and events organization.
Founded in 2016, the agency’s player management side covers all aspects of an athlete’s career, including contract negotiations, sponsorship opportunities, and personal branding. On the events side, the path is best known for organizing the prestigious Sport Forum Hungary, one of Central Europe’s leading sports conferences which brings together key stakeholders and decision-makers of the game. Through this collaboration, both entities aim to create valuable learning experiences in football representation and events man
“It’s a pleasure to join forces with the path sports management, whose passion for sports, professionalism, and vision to develop talent aligns perfectly with The FBA’s. Partnering with the path sports management will unlock many exciting opportunities, not in the least when it comes to knowledge sharing, professional development, and networking. I’m sure that the FBA Candidates who end up working with them will have a very valuable experience and contribute a lot.” – Kristian Dobrev, Deputy CEO, The FBA
“We at the path sports management are dedicated to shaping the future of football by fostering innovation and professional growth. Partnering with The Football Business Academy is an exciting step forward, as it allows us to connect with the next generation of football industry professionals while creating opportunities for collaboration and development. This partnership reflects our commitment to excellence and to providing value not only to our clients but to the broader football community as well.” – Hunor Dudás, CEO, the path sports management
The path’s main objective is to create value for its clients and partners, whether in career development or organizing top-tier sports events. By focusing on sportsmanship and character building, the path develops the careers of young talented athletes in a complex way. By also using data and statistics, the agency can service its clients in a more holistic way and assist in their professional development. Furthermore, on the event side–in addition to Sport Forum Hungary–the path also organizes sports events and championships, football camps, gala events, and team building activities for companies and organizations.
The FBA’s Master Candidates will have the opportunity to do internships at the path sports management, learning from real-world cases, contributing to projects, and gaining practical insights into the player management and event organization. This partnership will also offer discounts for FBA Candidates and Alumni wishing to attend Sport Forum Hungary, further enhancing both parties’ commitment to equipping up-and-coming football business leaders with valuable networking opportunities.
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ABOUT THE PATH SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Founded in 2016 in Budapest, Hungary, the path sports management is a dynamic sports management agency operating in two key areas: comprehensive player management and event organization. These two areas together promote its efforts to foster the development of the sports industry and support athletes and communities committed to sports.
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ABOUT THE FBA
The Football Business Academy is a global leader in football business education, dedicated to accelerating the professionalization of the industry and developing future leaders in the game. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Switzerland, The FBA is renowned for its flagship program—the Professional Master in Football Business—a 12-month course with two intakes per year, designed for aspiring professionals in the football business sector.
In addition to its academic programs, The FBA collaborates with key stakeholders across the football business ecosystem to design and deliver customized workshops, certificates, and diplomas. Its network of partners includes renowned clubs, leagues, and organizations such as Venezia FC, Fortuna Sittard, Liga Portugal, Irish FA, matchwornshirt, SC Braga, CONMEBOL, USL, Saudi Pro League, Double Pass, UNAFUT, Elite Skills Arena, and Brighton & Hove Albion.
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