Meet UK Born Chris Nathaniel Who Manages Football Stars

Meet UK-born Chris Nathaniel Who Manages Football Stars

Chris Nathaniel has for several years run one of the world’s leading sports talent and entertainment management agencies – his dream is to lead a Nigerian consortium to success with a Premier League team.

Based in London, United Kingdom, and operating throughout Europe and the world for some of the top names in sport, Chris reveals how it all started for him and his team and the interesting things they do for their clients.

Chris, proud of his Nigerian roots, said: "I've been in the Sports and Entertainment business for a long time.. I first started with Chelsea legend John Terry, then Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand when they were both at their peak, so two top England stars.

‘I also spent time looking after Wilfred Bonny (ex-Swansea who became the highest ever paid African player with his transfer to Manchester City), Steven Nzonzi (ex-Stoke City and World Cup winner with France in 2018), Brazilian midfielder Robinho and now Luis Diaz (Liverpool), and quite a few other players.

‘I also looked after other talents like Usain Bolt, and former WBC Heavyweight Boxing champion Deontay Wilder, so Sports and Entertainment is in my blood. On the music front, I have worked with hip-hop icons like Jay Z, P Diddy, 50 Cent, and other talents, like models and actors, so quite experienced across the whole Sports and Entertainment industry.’

• 2019 AFCON
• 2024 Olympic
• World Cup