Our Story

Built by Football People

433 Scouts was founded on a single belief: that the world's best talent shouldn't go undiscovered because of geography. We bridge the gap between elite clubs and the players they've never heard of — yet.

2009
Founded
500+
Players Placed
40+
Countries
30+
Club Partners
Our Mission

Bridging Talent. Building Legacies.

For over 15 years we've operated at the intersection of football intelligence and global recruitment. We don't just find players — we build careers, forge partnerships, and change lives. Every placement we make is the result of deep scouting, honest relationships, and an obsessive commitment to getting it right.

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Integrity First

We represent players and clubs with equal honesty. No inflated valuations, no hidden agendas — just straight talk and real results.

02

Global Perspective

Talent has no passport. Our scouts are embedded in communities across 40+ countries, finding players that traditional networks miss entirely.

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Long-Term Thinking

We measure success in careers built, not transfers completed. The best deals are the ones that work for everyone — player, club, and family.

Scout Network

Eyes on Every Continent

Our scouts aren't freelancers checking in twice a year. They're embedded professionals who live and breathe football in their regions — attending academies, youth tournaments, and lower-league matches that never make the headlines.

West Africa

12 scouts

Ghana · Nigeria · Senegal · Ivory Coast · Cameroon

South America

9 scouts

Brazil · Argentina · Colombia · Uruguay · Chile

Eastern Europe

8 scouts

Serbia · Croatia · Ukraine · Romania · Poland

Southeast Asia

6 scouts

Japan · South Korea · Indonesia · Thailand

North Africa

5 scouts

Morocco · Egypt · Tunisia · Algeria

Central America

4 scouts

Mexico · Costa Rica · Honduras · Panama

44 active scouts across 6 regions
Leadership

The People Behind the Network

Our leadership team brings together decades of experience across professional football, sports law, and international recruitment.

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PEDRO MERCHANTE

Founder & CEO

Global

Pedro Gonzalez’s commitment extends over 15 years. As the company's first independent director and a long-term investor, he has been actively involved in shaping the organization’s future.

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ARTHUR MIGUEL

Head of South American Operations

South America

Based in São Paulo, Miguel has spent 12 years building relationships with Brazil's most respected academies and agents. He leads our largest regional network.

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Tomasz Wierzbicki

Head of European Partnerships

Europe

Former sporting director at two Bundesliga clubs, Tomasz brings an insider's understanding of what European clubs actually need from a recruitment partner.

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Amara Diallo

Head of African Scouting

Africa

Raised in Dakar and educated in London, Amara bridges cultures as fluently as she bridges talent pipelines. She oversees our 17-scout African network.

Ready to Work Together?

Whether you're a player looking for your next move or a club building your pipeline, we'd love to hear from you.