Vsevolod Badko: How a Ukrainian football agent conquers the English Championship
Vsevolod Badko may not be very well known in the public sphere of world football, but his activities as a football agent deserve attention. Badko, who started his career in Kyiv, has been working in the agency field for five years together with his partner Andriy Kirichenko.
"I myself am from Kyiv. I came to Great Britain quite early. I graduated from university in England. I have been working in the agency field for five years," Badko shares.
First transfers and development of agency business
The first significant transfer for Badak was the transfer of goalkeeper Bohdan Isachenko to the Portuguese "Braga". Now Isachenko plays for Torrence and has become one of the best goalkeepers in the Portuguese U-23 Championship.
Ukrainian agents during the war
Vsevolod Badko notes that many Ukrainian agents are now working from abroad, developing their contacts. The priority for his company is the English market, especially the Championship clubs.
"It is possible to work with foreign clubs. It all depends on the quality of players you offer and the financial terms of a potential transfer," Badko explains.
Demand for Ukrainian players
Ukrainian players such as Mykhailo Mudryk, Vitaly Mykolenko, Ilya Zabarny and Olexandr Zinchenko contribute to the popularization of Ukrainian football abroad. The number of Ukrainian football players in Europe is growing, and clubs are increasingly paying attention to them.
Formation of the Ukrainian football player's brand
Badko believes that Ukrainian football players are well developed physically, which can help them adapt in Europe. Most of them know basic English, which is also an advantage.
The importance of an international showcase
The war changed the priorities of Ukrainian players, who now focus more on European clubs. Badko notes that for a successful transfer it is important to have an international showcase - to play in European cups or as part of the Ukrainian national team.
Challenges for Ukrainian agents
Competition with European agents is significant, but Badko is sure that everything depends on the quality of players and financial conditions. He also emphasizes the importance of existing contacts in different countries.
Prospects for the future
Badko and his partner Kyrychenko are actively working on new transfers of Ukrainian players to the English Championship. They regularly fly to England for face-to-face meetings with clubs, which they believe is more effective than online communication.
Conclusion
Ukrainian football agent Vsevolod Badko is actively developing his business in the English market, helping Ukrainian players to find their place in European clubs. His activities contribute to the popularization of Ukrainian football abroad, and he is not going to stop there.
Editor: Emilia Morozova
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