Sometimes maligned, sometimes celebrated, and often misunderstood, the professional football agent is an essential part of today's football landscape in Australia and globally. What happens behind the scenes in securing potentially life-changing deals has been a mystery—until now.
The Agents' Game, written by lawyer and football agent Peter Paleologos, offers firsthand insights and personal stories from 28 of Australia's most influential football deal-makers. It uncovers the realities of an industry that is sometimes maligned, sometimes celebrated, and often misunderstood.
It illuminates the profession's emotional rollercoaster, from the frustration of failed deals to the exhilaration of career-defining moments.
Peter Paleologos shares his own journey and highlights the delicate balance agents must strike between advocating for their players and navigating high-stakes negotiations with clubs.
Despite a widespread view that agents are motivated principally by financial gain, Paleologos reveals a different reality. The Agents' Game shows that many agents are invested in their players' success and driven by a genuine desire to help them reach their potential. The book highlights how patience, diligence, and a strategic approach are crucial for agents working behind the scenes, often out of the limelight, to secure their clients' futures.
If you're interested in football's hidden workings and the key players who make it all possible, The Agents' Game is a must-read.
It is available now as a paperback for $34.99 and an e-book from all good bookstores, online retailers, and us.
Join Peter at the launch of The Agents' Game at the Imperial Hotel, Bourke Street, Melbourne on Wednesday October 30th from 6pm. RSVP here.