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Rafaela Pimenta: Football's First Female Super Agent Calls for Reform

2/1/2026

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Rafaela Pimenta is recognized in Forbes' 50 over 50 list for 2026 as football's first female super agent.
She represents high-profile clients including Erling Haaland and Arne Slot.
In an exclusive interview, she calls for reform of the football transfer system.
She argues players feel trapped by club demands and that commercialization risks relationships.
She concludes, "The challenge is to find a balance between the asset and the human being."

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Story summary

Rafaela Pimenta is recognized in Forbes' 50 over 50 list for 2026 as football's first female super agent.
She represents high-profile clients including Erling Haaland and Arne Slot.
In an exclusive interview, she calls for reform of the football transfer system.
She argues players feel trapped by club demands and that commercialization risks relationships.
She concludes, "The challenge is to find a balance between the asset and the human being."