Jorge Mendes
Jorge Paulo Agostinho Mendes (born 7 January 1966) is a Portuguese football agent. He is registered with the Portuguese Football Federation and heads the GestiFute company, founded in 1996. Mendes is among the most influential football agents in the world, with clients including Cristiano Ronaldo, David de Gea, José Mourinho, Diego Costa, James Rodríguez and João Félix. Outside of football, he represents clients such as Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc, triple jump champion Patricia Mamona, surfer Frederico Morais, tennis player João Sousa and the cyclist João Almeida. Mendes is often referred to as a "super-agent".
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| Born | Jorge Paulo Agostinho Mendes 7 January 1966 Lisbon, Portugal |
| Occupation | Sports agent |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer | GestiFute |
Mendes has been named Best Agent of the Year at the Globe Soccer Awards ten times, from 2010 to 2020.
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