Five World Cup players aren't enough: 'I want to be the biggest'

While the world's top national teams battle for the World Cup trophy, another high-stakes game unfolds away from the pitch. SvD has followed Blash Hosseini, a football agent from a challenging Stockholm suburb, who is now selling players for hundreds of millions and aspires to become the biggest agent globally.

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I am ten times bigger. If you want to change clubs, you have to change agents.

Hosseini, who currently represents five World Cup players, declares his ambition to be "ten times bigger." He engages in calls with potential clients, including Swedish players, emphasizing the importance of changing agents if a player wishes to switch clubs. This behind-the-scenes maneuvering is crucial in the multi-million dollar world of professional football transfers.

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Five World Cup players are not enough: 'I want to be the biggest.'

The narrative places Hosseini amidst the glitz and heat of Houston, at a VIP event filled with influential football figures and aspiring personalities. Amidst the sweltering outdoor conditions, he takes a moment to reflect, highlighting the intense pressure and strategic negotiations that define his career. His journey from a tough Stockholm neighborhood to the international football arena underscores his ambition and the significant financial stakes involved in player representation.

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While the world's best national teams fight for the World Cup gold, another game is going on behind the scenes. SvD has followed Blash Hosseini – the football agent from a messy Stockholm suburb who sells players for hundreds of millions and wants to be the biggest in the world.