Drew Uyi: A new FIFA licensed football agent ready to elevate careers worldwide

Drew Uyi

Renowned UK-born football agent, Drew Uyi, has added the biggest feather in his cap, following his licensing by the world football governing body, FIFA, to represent players, clubs, agents and coaches in the game globally as an agent.

This watershed moment came after he successfully passed the “newly re-introduced FIFA Football Agent exam”. The exercise, which had great importance attached to it, was necessary as FIFA has modified rules for representation of players, clubs and coaches, going by the dynamism of the game and current realities.

This exam demands a minimum score of 75% for qualification, underscoring the rigours that go with being a FIFA licensed football agent.

Implementation includes the mandatory use of licensed agents and a cap on service fees, and follows an extensive consultation process

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed the legality of the regulations

Approximately 4,500 licences were issued to individuals, compared to 65,000 previously registered Agents through their FA, that are now eligible to provide football agent services as of 1 October.

This landmark achievement is symbolic of Drew Uyi’s boat sailing further into the Island of relevance, in its truest meaning, considering his impact on humanity and the globall football fraternity. Hitherto, the Birmingham-born sport branding specialist had made tremendous contributions to the growth and development of football across the world.

Reacting to this milestone in his illustrious career as a key global football player and stakeholder, an elated Drew Uyi, whose birth name is Andrew Uyioghosa Ogbomoide urges potential across the globe to leverage on his two decades of experience in the game.

“I am Super delighted and honoured to announce