John Viola · March 16, 2024

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Justin Jones-Fosu Justin is the driving force and CEO behind a movement that empowers organizations across the globe, delivering over 50 keynote addresses a year on the pivotal topics of meaningful work and inclusion. His mission is to ignite a transformation in corporate…

Intermediary Expert, Football Agent & Advisor
35+ years Inside professional football1,000s Football-agent students taughtSince 1995 FIFA-registered football agent2 UK club records Transfer and wage records broken
John Viola, an esteemed figure in the realm of football agents, brings over 25 years of invaluable experience from the football industry. As one of the pioneering FIFA licensed agents in the United Kingdom, John has established himself as an industry leader renowned for his adept negotiation skills and remarkable track record.
Throughout his illustrious career, John has orchestrated numerous high-profile and global transfers, earning him an esteemed reputation and profound respect across the industry. Breaking UK club transfer and wage records, representing multiple Champions League/World Cup winners and dealing with some of the sport's biggest clubs internationally are among his most notable achievements.
With a commitment to professionalism, ethics, and reliability, John has cultivated an extensive network of contacts and relationships with key decision-makers in football clubs worldwide. His influence extends beyond traditional agent roles, as evidenced by his creation of an online training system, the John Viola Academy, which has garnered significant success in guiding aspiring individuals into the intricacies of achieving a dream career as a football agent.
Beyond his accomplishments in player representation, John is a leading educator and chairman at the John Viola Academy, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of football agents.
Justin Jones-Fosu
Justin is the driving force and CEO behind a movement that empowers organizations across the globe, delivering over 50 keynote addresses a year on the pivotal topics of meaningful work and inclusion. His mission is to ignite a transformation in corporate culture, guiding organizations and individuals to ascend to their peak potential through mastery of mindset, purpose, and performance.
John is a leading educator and chairman at the John Viola Academy, dedicated to nurturing the next generation of football agents. With a mission to impart decades of industry expertise and foster ethical and professional standards, the academy endeavors to empower aspiring agents with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the competitive football landscape.
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Guest: John Viola
2+ podcast & stage appearances. Remote or in studio, broadcast-grade audio.