Understand the gap between passing the exam and actually working in the industry. Learn what separates the agents who land their first deal from those who fade away.

Being invisible. Having no clients. Being unprepared when opportunity finally knocks. We break down each barrier and show you exactly how to overcome them in your first year.

A quarter-by-quarter action plan that takes you from newly licensed to deal-ready. No guesswork. No false promises. Just a concrete path forward based on 18 years in the business.

The Report That Should Come With Your License

"The Year After The Licence" is a brutally honest breakdown of what happens after you get your FIFA agent certification. Written by Patrick Poldervaart—a FIFA-licensed agent since 2008 with 600+ concluded deals—this free report cuts through the noise and gives you what the exam doesn't: the real skills that matter. You'll learn why introductions and relationships trump cold outreach every single time. You'll discover how to build trust with players, clubs, and other agents before you have a track record. And you'll get practical guidance on protecting yourself legally before your first opportunity arrives. This isn't theory. It's what actually works.

Patrick Poldervaart

Patrick has been a FIFA-licensed players' agent since 2008, with over 600 concluded professional transfers across multiple leagues and continents. He's worked with established agencies, built his own operation, and now serves as legal counsel at a top-10 global sports agency. He's seen every mistake a new agent can make—and every move that actually works. This report is his answer to the question he gets asked constantly: "I passed my license exam. How do I actually start closing deals?" After years of watching talented, licensed agents struggle to land their first deal, he decided to share what he's learned.

Stop Wondering. Start Closing Deals.

You've put in the work to get licensed. Now get the real playbook. Download "The Year After The Licence" and discover the concrete steps that separate agents who close deals from those who don't. It's free, it's honest, and it's based on 18 years of actual experience in the industry.

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