Summary
Rafaela Pimenta is the first female super agent in football. She represents top players and managers, like Erling Haaland and Arne Slot, and is featured in Forbes' '50 over 50' list for 2026. Pimenta advocates for more balanced power between football clubs and players in the transfer system.
Key Facts
- Rafaela Pimenta is a 53-year-old Brazilian football agent.
- She is the only football-related person in Forbes' '50 over 50' list for 2026.
- Pimenta represents notable clients, including Erling Haaland and Arne Slot.
- She argues the current football transfer system gives clubs too much power.
- The Court of Justice of the European Union found some FIFA transfer rules break EU laws.
- FIFA has since adjusted these rules to better align with EU laws.
- Pimenta believes football is becoming more business-focused, impacting player relationships.
- Agents now handle complex legal, tax, and media tasks due to the business side of football.
