Matthieu Struyf

Matthieu Struyf is a FIFA Licensed Football Agent and entrepreneur who has built his career in international football business from the ground up. He is fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, enabling him to work across multiple markets in the global football industry.

Struyf graduated with a degree in international football business at Wembley, providing him with a solid foundation in the commercial and regulatory aspects of professional football. This educational background positioned him to navigate the complex landscape of player representation and football business operations.

Struyf currently works with Grow Rising Talent, a prominent football agency known for representing high-profile players including former German international Mesut Özil. His role within this established agency has provided him with extensive experience in player representation, contract negotiations, and career management for professional footballers.

Recognizing the need for structured education in football representation, Struyf founded the Football Agent Training Academy (FATA). This educational platform was created specifically to help aspiring football agents prepare for the FIFA agent examination and establish proper foundations for entering the industry. The academy represents his commitment to professionalizing the field of football representation through structured, experience-based guidance.

As a FIFA Licensed Football Agent, Struyf provides comprehensive guidance to individuals seeking to break into football as agents, consultants, or business professionals. His approach emphasizes honest, structured mentorship based on real industry experience. He focuses on helping ambitious professionals understand the intricacies of football business and develop the skills necessary for successful careers in player representation.

Struyf is also an incoming author, though specific details about his upcoming publications have not been disclosed. His writing is expected to draw from his extensive experience in football business and agent education.

Through his work with both established agencies and educational initiatives, Struyf contributes to the professional development of the football industry. His dual role as practicing agent and educator allows him to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in football business.

Founded the Football Agent Training Academy (FATA) to help aspiring agents pass the FIFA exam. Works with Grow Rising Talent, the agency representing Mesut Özil.

Full name	Matthieu Struyf
Role	Football Agent
Organization	Grow Rising Talent
Country	United Kingdom
Industry	Sports
Specialties	Football Agent Services · Player Representation · FIFA Regulations · Football Business Education · Agent Training · Sports Consulting
Languages	fr, en, pt
Consulting rate	EUR 125 per hour
Bookable	Yes — via TinRate

• Developing with experts in the industry: Matthieu Struyf Student Profile — GIS Sport (2026-04-09)
  Matthieu now works for GROW from Brussels, overseeing operations in Benelux markets and is responsible for guiding young talents and fostering their growth in the football industry.

• Matthieu Struyf Facebook Profile (Facebook)

• Developing with experts in the industry: Matthieu Struyf Student Profile

Expert	Role	Country	Rate	Languages
Bob Madou	CEO, Club Brugge	Belgium	EUR 250/hr
Bram Lambrechts	EWC semi pro Rider & Race/Track Coach, Crazy Racing Sensations	Belgium	EUR 60/hr
Donjet Shkodra	Ex professional football player - Coach at KSC Lokeren, Donjet Shkodra	Belgium	EUR 100/hr	en, nl, ru, fr
Eli Iserbyt		Belgium	EUR 200/hr	en, fr, nl
Emile Mukoko	Managing Director, MMovement	Belgium	EUR 125/hr	en, nl, fr
Lennart Mertens	Profvoetballer, SK Beveren	Belgium	EUR 120/hr	nl, en

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• Developing with experts in the industry: Matthieu Struyf Student Profile
• Grow Rising Talents Company Website

1. GIS Sport Student Profile Article — accessed 2026-04-09
2. Grow Rising Talents Company Website — accessed 2026-04-09