The deal
Negotiation skills
How real transfer negotiations unfold, and how to hold your ground in the room.
Legal aspects and regulations
The rules that shape every deal, and how to work inside them.
4-day intensive, Lisbon, in English
How to Become a Football Agent
Get in the room with agents, and pick up the skills to become one.
Overview
Inside the world of football agents
Golpath Institute's How to Become a Football Agent programme puts you in the room with real football agents, not textbooks about them. Over four days in Lisbon, you see what the role actually involves day to day, what it takes to succeed in it, and how deals really get done, straight from the people doing the job.
Alongside the practical training, you build the network and industry contacts that make stepping into the profession far easier than trying to break in alone.
- Format
- 4 days
- Location
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Language
- English
- Intakes
- March and July 2027
What you'll explore
Structured around real access, not a syllabus
You'll move through negotiation workshops, panel conversations and real case studies, covering what you need to become a successful agent.
The player relationship
Player wellness and mindset
What players actually need from an agent beyond the contract.
Representing female players
The distinct considerations of representing players in the women's game.
The path in
A day in the life
What the job looks like once the deal-making stops being the whole story.
The Agent Exam
Where the FIFA Agent Exam fits on your path. An honest overview of what it involves, not exam preparation.
Building your network
How relationships, not qualifications, open doors in this industry.
By the end, you'll understand what it really takes to become a football agent, see the different paths people have taken to get there, and leave with real contacts and a clear plan for starting your own journey.
On the final day
Leave with your own pathway
On the last day, you step back from everything you've heard and map out where you want to be in three to five years, and the steps to get there. Our team mentors you through it and gives you feedback on your plan, so you leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Reflect
Look back at everything you've seen and heard during the programme.
Plan
Map where you want to be in 3 to 5 years, and the first steps to get there.
Get feedback
Our team mentors you through your plan and gives you honest feedback.
Who it's for
This programme is for you if
You want to become a football agent but don't have access to the industry yet.
You're thinking about switching careers and want to see what the job really involves before committing.
You're studying law, business or sport and want to work with players.
Choose your intake
Two dates, the same programme
Both intakes cover exactly the same content. Pick the one that fits your calendar.
March 2027 Limited places
18 to 21 March 2027
Book your placeOr reserve your place with €500 and lock in the early-bird price.
July 2027 Limited places
15 to 18 July 2027
Book your placeOr reserve your place with €500 and lock in the early-bird price.
Three ways to pay
One payment
€1,860€2,240
Pay the early-bird price in one go when you book, and you're all set.Pay everything in one payment when you book and save 10%.
Two instalments
2 × €9302 × €1,245
Half when you book, the other half 90 days before the programme starts. The early-bird discount applies.
Reserve your place
€500 now
Hold your place and lock in the early-bird price (€1,860 in total).Hold your place (€2,490 in total). Pay the rest within 30 days, or once your visa is approved if you need one. The €500 is non-refundable.
All prices include VAT. The early-bird price is the same whichever way you pay.
Have questions first? Talk to us.
Faculty
Meet your speakers
Speakers from our previous editions. The 2027 line-up will be announced soon.
Guilherme von Cupper
Football Agent and CEO, Berlin Sports Bridge for Talents
Alex Avellanet
FIFA-licensed agent, founder of Upright City FC
Joaquim Milheiro
Technical Director, SL Benfica
Included
What's included
Industry professionals
Learn from agents, lawyers and people running sports organisations today.
Practical workshops
Case studies, role-plays and real-world exercises, not lectures.
Club visits
Go behind the scenes at clubs and sports organisations in Lisbon.
A small, international intake
Real attention, and peers from across the world.
Certificate
Awarded at the closing session of your programme.
Your personal pathway
On the last day, map where you want to be in 3 to 5 years, with mentoring and feedback.
FAQs
Questions before you book
Do I need prior experience?
No. You need a genuine interest in becoming an agent, to be 18 or over, and English at B2 level or above, since all sessions are in English.
What's the difference between the March and July intakes?
None, apart from the dates. Both intakes cover exactly the same programme, so choose whichever suits you best.
Does this prepare me for the FIFA Agent Exam?
Not directly. We give you an honest overview of the exam and where it fits on your path, but the programme focuses on the practical side of the job: negotiations, regulations in practice, the player relationship and building your network.
What's included, and is accommodation part of it?
The fee covers all sessions and workshops, club visits, networking and social activities, your pathway session and your certificate. Travel, meals and accommodation aren't included in the price, but we can help you arrange accommodation. Just let us know when you book.
How do I pay, and can I pay in instalments?
You book and pay securely online, in one of three ways: pay in one payment, pay in two instalments (50% when you book, 50% 90 days before the programme starts), or reserve your place with €500 and pay the rest within 30 days (the €500 is non-refundable). Book by 31 December 2026 and you get our early-bird price, 25% off, whichever way you pay, and reserving locks it in. From 1 January 2027, paying in one payment saves 10%. All prices include VAT.
Can my employer or university pay?
Yes. Contact us before you book and we'll send an invoice made out to your employer or university.
Do I need a visa, and can I get an invitation letter?
EU and Schengen citizens don't need a visa. If you're from outside the EU, you may need a Schengen visa to enter Portugal, so check the requirements for your country. We can send you an official invitation letter for your visa application once you've reserved your place with €500 (non-refundable), and you pay the rest once your visa is approved. If you'd rather apply before paying anything, we can also issue the letter after a call with our team, but that doesn't hold a place for you, and places are limited. Apply early, as visa appointments can take several weeks.
Do you have a referral programme?
Yes. Once you've booked, recommend us to someone who hasn't booked with us before. When they book a programme and give us your name, you get a €100 Amazon voucher and €200 off your next Golpath Institute programme.
What's your refund and cancellation policy?
All payments are non-refundable, except within your 14-day right of withdrawal where it applies. If you can't attend, you can pass your place to someone else at no extra cost, or ask to move to a later intake of the same programme, subject to availability. Full details are in our Terms and Conditions.
Still have questions? We're happy to talk it through.
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