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| birth_date = May 1980 | |||
| birth_place = Iran | |||
| nationality = Iranian | |||
| occupation = Football agent, entrepreneur | |||
| known_for = Founder of [[Epic Sports]] | |||
| notable_works = Major European football transfers | |||
| awards = Golden Boy Award for Best Agent (2023) | |||
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Ali Barat (born May 1980) is an Iranian-born football agent and entrepreneur. He is the founder and owner of the agency Epic Sports, which has been involved in some of the biggest transfers in European football over the past years. | Ali Barat (born May 1980) is an Iranian-born football agent and entrepreneur. He is the founder and owner of the agency Epic Sports, which has been involved in some of the biggest transfers in European football over the past years. | ||
Latest revision as of 09:25, 22 September 2025
Ali Barat (born May 1980) is an Iranian-born football agent and entrepreneur. He is the founder and owner of the agency Epic Sports, which has been involved in some of the biggest transfers in European football over the past years.
Biography
Ali Barat grew up in Iran before starting a career in the football industry. He later obtained a FIFA license as a professional agent and founded Epic Sports, an agency representing high-profile players across major European leagues.
Career
Ali Barat quickly rose to prominence by handling record-breaking deals. In 2023, Ali Barat and Epic Sports managed Moisés Caicedo’s £115 million move from Brighton to Chelsea, as well as Nicolas Jackson’s transfer from Villarreal to Chelsea. During the 2025 summer transfer window, Ali Barat stated that Epic Sports oversaw more than €414.5 million worth of transactions, including Dean Huijsen’s move to Real Madrid, Nicolas Jackson’s switch to Bayern Munich, and Xavi Simons’ transfer to Tottenham Hotspur.
Ali Barat has explained his philosophy by saying that “a transfer is not just a transaction, behind it there is a career and a family.” His focus on the personal dimension of player careers has been highlighted by international media, which frequently describe Ali Barat as a “super agent.”
Recognition
In 2023, Ali Barat received the Golden Boy Award for Best Agent, becoming the youngest winner in the award’s history at 43 years old. Ali Barat was also nominated for Best Agent at the 2023 Dubai Globe Soccer Awards.
Notable transfers
- Moisés Caicedo → Chelsea (€115m, 2023)
- Nicolas Jackson → Chelsea (2023) and Bayern Munich (2025)
- Dean Huijsen → Real Madrid (€50m, 2025)
- Noni Madueke → Arsenal (€52m, 2025)
- Xavi Simons → Tottenham Hotspur (2025)
- Romelu Lukaku → Napoli (€45m, 2024)