ABOUT
WHAT IS BRIDGE FOR TALENTS?

Berlin Sports – Bridge for Talents (BfT) is a distinguished football agency based in Lisbon and Berlin.
Our philosophy is to bring the best selected talents, primarily from West Africa, to ‘bridge clubs’ in Europe, take close care of their development and prepare transfers to top European leagues.
THE BFT TEAM
WE KNOW THE GAME
Our expert board of directors is supported by an international team
with top-tier backgrounds in sport, finance, consulting and law.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DR. GEORG FROESE
Founder & Owner
Dr. Georg Froese is the owner of BfT. He was a professional footballer with clubs including 1. FC Union Berlin, did his diploma in psychology and a PhD in sport sciences, and won 1st prize in the German Football Association Science Award.

GUILHERME VON CÜPPER
CEO
Having established a career in the areas of corporate law and M&A, Guilherme’s passion for football and sport in general has redirected him to the world of sports law and agency. He has become a specialist in all aspects of the world of international football transfers and player representation.

FELIX SEAMAN-HÖSCHELE
COO
Felix’s professional experience has seen him rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in sports. A lawyer by trade as well as a media expert, his CV includes stints with the German Football League and the London Olympic Organising Committee.

RORY MORE O’FERRALL
Africa Department
Dr. Georg Froese is the owner of BfT. He was a professional footballer with clubs including 1. FC Union Berlin, did his diploma in psychology and a PhD in sport sciences, and won 1st prize in the German Football Association Science Award.
Having established a career in the areas of corporate law and M&A, Guilherme’s passion for football and sport in general has redirected him to the world of sports law and agency. He has become a specialist in all aspects of the world of international football transfers and player representation.
Felix’s professional experience has seen him rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in sports. A lawyer by trade as well as a media expert, his CV includes stints with the German Football League and the London Olympic Organising Committee.
SERVICES
SERVICES FOR CLUBS AND PLAYERS
Scouting
in Africa
Representation
of players
BRIDGE FOR
players, clubs and Academies
Targeted scouting tours
–
Selection and presentation
of the best talents
Player representation
–
Commercial and branding
–
Legal and financial advice
–
Digital media and press
Facilitating transfers and trials
–
Assistance in integration process
Scouting
in Africa
Targeted scouting tours
–
Selection and presentation
of the best talents
Representation
of players
Player representation
–
Commercial and branding
–
Legal and financial advice
–
Digital media and press
BRIDGE FOR
players, clubs and Academies
Facilitating transfers and trials
–
Assistance in integration process
OUR VISION
THE NEXT MESSI WILL BE AFRICAN!
Huge
Talent Pool
Improved
Training
More
Top players
Population to double by 2050
–
20 times more young football players than in Europe
–
High number of technically and physically gifted talents
Improved
training facilities
–
Advanced
modern training
–
Better and earlier
scouting
SIMPLE MATHS:
Higher percentage of Africans in top European leagues
–
Changing perception of African players
–
Clubs will benefit from high transfer fees
Huge
Talent Pool
Population to double by 2050
–
20 times more young football players than in Europe
–
High number of technically and physically gifted talents
Improved
Training
Improved
training facilities
–
Advanced
modern training
–
Better and earlier
scouting
More
Top players
SIMPLE MATHS:
Higher percentage of Africans in top European leagues
–
Changing perception of African players
–
Clubs will benefit from high transfer fees
OUR PARTNERS
WE GUIDE THE BEST TALENTS
BfT works together with more than 300 partner clubs in Africa and Europe.
OUR PARTNER CLUBS IN WEST AFRICA
GHANA
30
NIGERIA
25
IVORY COAST
21
SENEGAL
10
CAMEROON
10
MALI
5
TOGO
4
THE GAMBIA
3
LIBERIA
3
NIGER
3
CHAD
3
BURKINA FASO
2
BENIN
2
FEATURED PLAYERS
OUR PLAYERS ARE A SELECTION OF THE TOP TALENTS IN AFRICA

EMMANUEL BOATENG
17.06.1997
Ghanaian
Central midfielder
IF Elfsborg

KWAME PEPRAH
16.12.2000
Ghanaian
Striker
Kerala Blasters FC

MICHAEL CHILAKA
05.02.2000
Israeli
Centre-Back
San Diego Loyal SC

TADDEUS NKENG
26.02.2000
Cameroonian
Winger
Carabobo FC

ALDAIR DJALÓ
31.01.1992
Portuguese / Guiné Bissau
Winger
Bodrumspor

EMMANUEL SAMADIA
19.04.2001
Sierra Leonean
Winger
Hapoel Rishon leZion

MOUSSA BAGAYOKO
18.12.1998
Malian
Central Midfielder
Carabobo F.C.

RADDY OVOUKA
07.12.1999
Congolese
Left-back
FC Drita

MUSAH NUHU
17.01.1997
Ghanaian
Centre-back
FC St. Gallen

SHEAN MENSAH
21.12.1999
Ghanaian
Winger
FC Viktoria 1889 Berlin

ABDUL WAHAB IBRAHIM
13.01.1999
Ghanaian
Left-back
Real SC

JUDE ARTHUR
18.06.1999
Ghanaian
Central midfielder
FC Samgurali

DEMBA DIALLO
13.10.2000
Malian
Winger
Manisa FK

SIAKA BAGAYOKO
04.07.1998
Malian
Left-back
Al-Ittihad SC

NUNO PINA
31.03.1999
Portuguese
Central Midfield
SC União Torreense

Tomer Haran
26.10.1998
Israelian
Goalkeeper
Cerro Largo FC

MOHAMED SYLLA
12.11.2001
Ivorian
Forward
Racing Club d’Abidjan

SEIDU SURAJ
29.01.2001
Ghanaian
Attacking midfielder
Hearts of Oak

ABDUL WAHAB HANAN
04.06.1998
Ghanaian
Defensive midfielder
Al Shabab Club

KONADU YIADOM
10.06.2000
Ghanaian
Centre-back
Accra Hearts of Oak S.C.

MUHAMMED SAWANEH
30.12.2003
Gambian
Attacking Midfield
Zed FC