Talent wins games, goal teamwork and intelligence win championships.
Michael Jordan
SWISS SPORT ADVISORS
Our Swiss agency, licensed by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), based in Lausanne, combines experience and youth, in a desire to offer our athletes an individual project as complete as possible. Thanks to our renowned professionals in their field, we listen to everyone's ambitions, and provide cutting-edge technological tools to drive them to success.
The established network of Swiss Sport Advisors in Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and England, allows our players to obtain privileged contacts with a multitude of professional clubs.
In addition to managing our player's sports career, SSA offers a full service, including but not limited to; legal, financial sponsorship and marketing assistance, as well as day-to-day support for all the difficulties that a footballer’s career could entail.
BOARD
Yann BOULBIN
Founder
SAWI Football Intermediary
Daryl Blondel
COO
Lawyer
Alexandra BOULBIN
Accountant
A successful entrepreneur, Yann Boulbin has played football at the national level, competing in the youth selection, notably alongside of Platini and Rocheteau.
Born in Seine-Saint-Denis, trained at USO Clichy-sous-Bois, he chaired the club "Stade de l'Est Pavillonnais" for 10 years, assisting in the emergence of, among others, Wilfrid Mbappe or Alain and Patrick Mboma.
He then traveled to Barcelona before settling in Switzerland, in Lausanne.
From this experience, Yann maintains an exceptional address book in the Paris region and the whole of France, as well as privileged contacts with professional clubs like Olympique Lyonnais, Paris FC and most of the clubs of L1 and L2.
Graduated with a degree in Swiss law at the University of Lausanne, Daryl Blondel understands all the issues related to various negotiations and best protects the interests of his clients. He specializes in contract, labor and social insurance law.
Excellent in negotiation and mediation, speaking 4 languages, he facilitates exchanges between clubs and players, and finds solutions to all situations. Specialized in arbitration in the field of sports law, he can assist you in the event of any dispute with the CAS.
Daryl aims to offer maximum career opportunities to players, as well as a long-term vision, thanks to a well-established network notably in Europe and South America.
Graduated with a Master’s Degree of Professional Accountancy, ACFE certified in fraud prevention, experienced in auditing, taxation and consulting, Alexandra Boulbin offers a variety of financial services to individuals and businesses.
Wealth management, audit, taxation, advising, personal accounting and more; Alexandra worked in the United States and then in Switzerland, and offers her help to face the many financial dilemmas that a professional athlete must face.
A professional athlete herself for many years, Alexandra understands high performance sports as well as the multiple obligations of a professional athlete and offers you to free yourself from all administrative and financial tasks, so that you can focus only on your sporting goal.
PARTNERS
Ceferino Menendez Buelga
Gijon
Practicing lawyer. More than 30 years of experience. Own office in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.
Eduardo Fernandez Prieto
Gijon
Practicing lawyer. More than 30 years of experience. Own office in Gijón, Asturias, Spain.
Joaquim Marques
Lisboa
Official Intermediary of Portugese federation (FPF)
Trainer U20, U16, U15 AF Setubal (2007-2010)
carlos rodriguez
Paris
Practicing Lawyer in Paris since 1993.
Associate Lawyer at Guemaro Associates.
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OFFERED SERVICES
Internationally established network, offering direct contact with most clubs in Europe and in the United States. Thanks to good relationships with many European academies, we can offer opportunities to players from a young age.
Legal Expertise and mastery of all football related issues, specializing in all aspects of contract law. Knowledge of the practices and standards of the various European clubs. SSA will provide you with all the tools needed to understand and analyze each contract offer you get, always in accordance with FIFA regulations.
At the athlete’s request, we will set up a personalized performance package including session with certified nutritionists and strength and conditioning specialists. We can also offer highly-sophisticated performance analysis to keep up with our player’s progresses.
At the athlete’s request, we have the resources to offer a variety of financial services, including but not limited to the following; wealth management, tax returns filing, advising on real estate, financial and other investment, retirement management etc.
Management of the athlete’s partnerships and sponsorships (identify partners, negotiate terms and conditions, etc.) Advising in seeking Sports Marketing opportunities, such as endorsement and sponsorship deals with large global brands.
Our team of both lawyers and jurists is at your disposal. Legal-expertise in both Sports and International Law, as well as in dept knowledge of Swiss, Spanish and French national regulations. We use our experience to negotiate the best deals and avoid any issues for the player. We care about our player’s interests and always do our best to protect them.
Daily assistance for all player needs, both on and off the pitch, such as; change of residence, insurance underwriting, health care, car purchase etc. SSA can also put you in contact with all the professionals you need.
Management and promotion of the player’s image, in particular via social networks. We do everything in our power to maximize our player’s reputations.
We are willing to advise you beyond football. It is important for the player to feel like he/she can count on us for every aspect of his/her career and life. We provide our players with our full support, even for small details or concerns outside of the football pitch.