"We specialise in managing, operating, and developing football clubs. Meet the unique team merging football with business experience in six countries and on two continents."

Meet Our Team

Our dedicated professionals are here to guide you through the investment landscape.

Julio Alexenicer

General Manager

With over 25 years of experience in sports management, Julio leads the firm with a vision, starting in his native Argentina and since spanning England, Spain, The Netherlands, Venezuela, Italy, Serbia, and Sweden.

His proven track record in identifying young talent with high profit yield returns has been the backbone of his longevity and diversity within the world of football.

As a trusted and respected football professional, Julio has moved into the business side of the game in recent years, working in the takeover of two Spanish clubs and two English clubs.

Marcelo Merletti

Commercial Manager

Marcelo was born in Uruguay, where he was chairman of a football team while still running a prosperous agricultural business.
He left Uruguay 15 years ago with his family.
In Spain, he established a successful estate firm and later launched a sports agency, INMO SPORT MANANGER, where he operates as a football agent and intermediary. He traveled the world visiting football clubs while sharing fascinating stories.

Andrew Paez Monzon

Football Advisor

Andrew Paez Monzon moved to the USA five years ago; he is a former Venezuelan National Team player. Andrew played for the second team of PSG between 85 and 87. He also played in the Portugal Premier League and Copa Libertadores with Estudiantes de Merida. Later in his career, Andrew coached Estudiantes to become one of the most important teams in South America. He currently owns and manages the best football academy in Venezuela. Many young players went to play in Europe or have professional contracts in Venezuela or South American clubs.

He has three young sons playing professional football.

Stefano Umbro

Football Scout

Stefano Umbro lives in Italy, He has been a lead scout and video analyst for the serie A team Udinese Calcio. Later in his career, Stefano became the football academy director of one of the best football academies in Italy, Vicenza Calcio, where he discovered many talented players. Stefano also worked as a coach for several Serie B teams: Cremonese Calcio, Ascoli Calcio, and Spezia Calcio. He is currently working as a scout at a Serie C team as a video analyst.

Faheem Hamid

Business Consultant

Faheem, lives in England. He has worked as business consultant for multi-nationals in many vertical industries such as Energy, Utilities, Retail and Infrastructure.

He provides expert advice on investment opportunities, helping clients make informed commercial and business decisions.

He has two sons who are 17 and 20 years old who play at professional football clubs and international level. 

Marcin Blazejewski

CEO

Marcin brings a wealth of experience in UK and EU business management, combined with a lifelong passion for football. With a proven track record in leadership and team management, he excels in driving growth and implementing sustainable strategies. As CEO, Marcin’s role is to oversee daily operations.

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