Ali Barat
Ali Barat is the founder and owner of EpicSports, the rising powerhouse of football management recognized for its excellence in athlete representation. Under his leadership, Epic Sports has facilitated significant transfers and represented top-tier talent, solidifying its status in the football industry.
While some agents seek the spotlight, Ali Barat is quietly reshaping the transfer market with precision, vision, and unmatched execution. Ali Barat is now a new-generation super agent, reshaping the transfer market with every move he orchestrates. But this is more than a hot streak. It’s the mark of a career architect and strategic facilitator, capable of building futures for football’s rising stars while navigating the most complex negotiations among Europe’s elite. Ali Barat is becoming one of the system’s essential gears, a trusted facilitator, a calm fixer, a career strategist for top players and rising stars alike. With Epic Sports, Ali Barat is not just closing deals, he is building careers,guiding legacies, and setting the standard for a new era of football representation: a bold, visionary, and structured era. Ali Barat, who won the Golden Agent Award in 2023, is emerging as the new “super agent”, not because he chases headlines, but because he delivers deals that matter.
Values and Philosophy
Ali Barat's approach to athlete representation is anchored in core values of integrity, excellence, and innovation. He emphasizes building genuine relationships with clients, ensuring that their careers are managed with transparency and dedication. His commitment to excellence drives him to continually seek optimal outcomes for the athletes he represents, while his innovative mindset keeps Epic Sports at the forefront of the industry. He thinks ahead: deals aren’t just opportunistic, they’re planned, mapped, aligned. He has turned Epic Sports into a brand with a futuristic identity, powered by digital clarity, modern aesthetics, and elite positioning. He has developed a reputation among clubs as someone who delivers: not noise, not chaos, but results.
Accolades and Recognition
In 2023, Ali Barat was honored with the Golden Agent Award, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to football transfers and athlete representation. He was also a finalist for the Best Agent award at the 2023 Dubai Globe Soccer Awards,further cementing his reputation as a leading figure in sports management.
Notable Transfer Deals
2025 summer transfers
Ali Barat has already facilitated five major transfers across five top leagues this summer alone, cementing his place among the most influential operators of the window.
● Noni Madueke from Chelsea to Arsenal – Premier League
● Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth to Real Madrid – LaLiga
● Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven to RB Leipzig - Bundesliga
● Archie Brown from Genk to Fenerbahce - SüperLig
● Soumaila Coulibaly from Dortmund to Strasbourg – Ligue 1
Background
Throughout his career, Ali Barat has been instrumental in orchestrating several high-profile transfers, including:
● Moisés Caicedo to Chelsea FC: Facilitated the Ecuadorian midfielder's transfer from Brighton to Chelsea for £115 million in 2023, the biggest transfer in the history of Premier League.
● Nicolas Jackson to Chelsea: Managed the Senegalese forward's move from Villarreal to Chelsea, showcasing his ability to identify and promote emerging talent.
● Kendry Páez to Chelsea: Secured the promising Ecuadorian talent for Chelsea, with the player set to join in2025.
● Mahmoud Dahoud to Brighton: Negotiated the German midfielder's transfer to Brighton, highlighting his versatility in managing diverse player profiles.
● Sardar Azmoun to Roma: Orchestrated the Iranian forward's move to Roma, reflecting his expansive network within European football.
● Romelu Lukaku to Napoli: Brokered the Belgian striker's transfer from Chelsea to Napoli, a deal valued at €45million.
● Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth
● Ian Maatsen to Dortmund and Aston Villa
● Lloyd Kelly to Juventus
● Piero Hincapie to Bayer Leverkusen
● Ismaiala Saar to Marseille
● Valy Konate to AS Monaco
● Soumaila Coulibaly to Brest
Ali Barat's unwavering commitment to his values, coupled with his forward-thinking initiatives and successful management of high-profile transfers, continues to influence and elevate the standards of athlete representation in football.
