Manuel is both a licensed FIFA Football Agent with Upfields and a lawyer. His professional focus is on contract law and dispute resolution. He also holds a Sports Law and Football Management Diploma and has been working on the legal and economic issues of professional football for many years.

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As a former football player in a football academy and a coach in youth performance centers, Manuel knows the demands and challenges of young athletes on their path to professional football from his own experience. Through his previous positions, he has built a strong network within the sports industry.

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Through his legal training, his sporting career, and his work as a football agent, he combines legal expertise with a sound understanding of the sports industry. This combination enables him to provide Upfields athletes with comprehensive and optimal support in sporting, legal, and strategic decisions.

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Contact:

m.niehrig@upfields.de