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Who are Universal Twenty Two? The agency behind potentially the biggest deal of the summer
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 3 May 2024 15:46 BST
- 5 min read
Universal Twenty Two are a well-established agency, though it’s not one you may have heard of just yet.
The firm has its arms widely stretched across the globe - with superstars they represent playing in an array of major clubs.
But just who are the agency and what players do they represent?
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Who are Universal Twenty Two agency?
Universal Twenty Two is a formidable football agency whose offices are in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Barcelona, Spain.
What players do Universal Twenty Two represent?
Universal Twenty Two’s most well-known player is Luca Modric, the World Cup winner and Real Madrid legend. Other players include Alexander Isak, Emiliano Martinez, Emiliano Buendia, Gelson Martins, and Nemanja Matic.
How good is Universal Twenty Two?
In short - very. Universal Twenty Two have an array of talents, both young and old, on their books. They were formed by a merger of new brands, though it’s not clear when that was. T
hey do boast over 25 years experience in the industry, while on their site it reads: “To make football a space where success is not only synonymous with the achievement of the footballer in the sporting facet, but also in the human and communicational aspects.”
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The firm clearly puts a lot of credence into their players’ welfare - while PR and marketing are huge factors too.
The total value of their clientele is €305.92 million, with Newcastle star Isak coming on top as their biggest asset. The striker is in fine form for the Magpies this season and is considered the club’s best player.
Agent Gonzalo Gaitan appears to be one of the founders of Universal Twenty Two, but the firm is substantial and has a relatively large number of agents working for it.
