Forbes has published a list of the most valuable sports agencies, showcasing the richest agencies are getting larger at a very rapid pace.
Read more about the most valuable agencies HERE
MOST VALUABLE SPORTS AGENCIES 2022
#1. CAA
📍Los Angeles
Key Sports: Football, Basketball, Hockey, Baseball, Soccer
Key Clients: Devin Booker, Sidney Crosby, Jack Grealish, Trea Turner, T.J. Watt
Estimated Clients: 2,900
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $14.01 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $3.76 billion
Maximum Commissions: $971 million
#2. WASSERMAN
📍Los Angeles
Key Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Football, Hockey, Golf, Olympics, Rugby, Action Sports
Key Clients: Nolan Arenado, Connor McDavid, Megan Rapinoe, Cameron Smith, Klay Thompson
Estimated Clients: 2,000
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $7.68 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $1.81 billion
Maximum Commissions: $733 million
#3. WME SPORTS
📍Beverly Hills, California
Key Sports: Football, Basketball, Tennis, Golf
Key Clients: Novak Djokovic, Luka Doncic, Khalil Mack, Jordan Spieth, Serena Williams
Estimated Clients: 790
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $3.02 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $3.38 billion
Maximum Commissions: $588 million
#4. EXCEL SPORTS MANAGEMENT
📍New York City
Key Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Golf
Key Clients: Paul Goldschmidt, Nikola Jokic, Collin Morikawa, Arike Ogunbowale, Tiger Woods
Estimated Clients: 450
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $3.6 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $2.15 billion
Maximum Commissions: $499 million
#5. OCTAGON
📍 McLean, Virginia
Key Sports: Hockey, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Soccer, Olympics
Key Clients: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Leon Draisaitl, Julio Rodriguez, Xander Schauffele, Tristan Wirfs
Estimated Clients: 710
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $2.51 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $730 million
Maximum Commissions: $212 million
#6. BORAS CORPORATION
📍Newport Beach, California
Key Sports: Baseball
Key Clients: Gerrit Cole, Carlos Correa, Bryce Harper, Max Scherzer
Estimated Clients: 110
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $3.83 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $80 million
Maximum Commissions: $206 million
#7. ROC NATION SPORTS
📍New York City
Key Sports: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby, Cricket
Key Clients: LaMelo Ball, Saquon Barkley, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Marcus Stroman
Estimated Clients: 190
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $2.01 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $570 million
Maximum Commissions: $203 million
#8. ATHLETES FIRST
📍Laguna Hills, California
Key Sports: Football
Key Clients: Dak Prescott, Jalen Ramsey, Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson
Estimated Clients: 240
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $4.41 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $1.01 billion
Maximum Commissions: $181 million
#9. KLUTCH SPORTS GROUP
📍Los Angeles
Key Sports: Basketball, Football
Key Clients: LeBron James, Jalen Hurts, A’ja Wilson, Chase Young
Estimated Clients: 120
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $2.19 billion
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $80 million
Maximum Commissions: $100 million
Klutch clients LeBron James, Jalen Hurts and A’Ja Wilson.
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#10. YOU FIRST
📍Madrid
Key Sports: Soccer, Basketball
Key Clients: Desmond Bane, Davide Calabria, Ja Morant, Alexia Putellas
Estimated Clients: 860
Estimated Playing Contracts Under Management: $860 million
Estimated Non-Playing Contracts Under Management: $120 million
Maximum Commissions: $93 million
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David Keech is a retired teacher and works as a sportswriter, sports official and as an educational consultant. He has reported on amateur sports since 2011, known as 'KeechDaVoice.' David can be reached at [email protected]
