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

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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

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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

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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

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With close personal links to many leading clubs and academies in West Africa, Rory is an expert in football in the region, especially in the field of international transfers. He connects Bridge for Talents to many high-profile football stakeholders.

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.

With close personal links to many leading clubs and academies in West Africa, Rory is an expert in football in the region, especially in the field of international transfers. He connects Bridge for Talents to many high-profile football stakeholders.
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
Konyaspor

 

 

KWAME PEPRAH

16.12.2000
Ghanaian
Striker
Kerala Blasters FC

 

MICHAEL CHILAKA

05.02.2000
Israeli
Centre-Back
Forward Madison FC

 

TADDEUS NKENG

26.02.2000
Cameroonian
Winger
Carabobo FC

 

ALDAIR DJALÓ

31.01.1992
Portuguese / Guiné Bissau
Winger
Sanliurfaspor

 

EMMANUEL SAMADIA

19.04.2001
Sierra Leonean
Winger
Hartford Athletic

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

 

JUDE ARTHUR

18.06.1999
Ghanaian
Central midfielder
FC Samgurali

DEMBA DIALLO

13.10.2000
Malian
Winger
Manisa FK

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
Kryvbas Kryvyi Rig

MUHAMMED SAWANEH

30.12.2003
Gambian
Attacking Midfield
Zed FC

PAUL JULIUS

01.01.2004
Nigerian
Striker
Tala’ea El Gaish