What do football agents actually do?
The Athletic FC Podcast
The Athletic
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🗓️ 16 October 2025
⏱️ 46 minutes
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Summary
The transfer window may not be open but the industry is still moving behind the scenes.So what do agents actually do?
Ayo Akinwolere is joined by the Athletic’s Stu James and James Featherstone, agent of Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton.
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Stu James and James Featherstone
Executive Producer: Abi Paterson
Producers: Mike Stavrou and Paul Iliffe
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