CONTRACT REVIEW / FOR ATHLETES
Your contract, clearly assessed.
What are you agreeing to? What does it mean for you? And what needs action? A legal review that goes beyond comments in the margin.
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Fixed fee agreed upfront
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Clear legal report
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Personal consultation
CONTRACT POSITION REPORT
Beyond the wording.
To what it means.
The report connects the contract wording with the legal assessment and your situation. You see what needs attention, why it matters and what you can do.
Explore a fictional example of the report structure for an agreement that has not yet been signed.
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CONTRACT REVIEW / PERSONAL LEGAL ASSESSMENT
Contract
Position Report
Pre-Signing Contract Review
Agent agreement · before signing
UNDERSTAND THE STRUCTURE. IMPROVE YOUR POSITION.
CLIENT
Daan Meijer · fictional player, age 22
AGREEMENT
Agent agreement · draft · 12 clauses
REPORT DATE
15 October 2026
FILE / VERSION
AC-AG-01 · Fictional test file
Fictional practice example. Not advice for an actual client.
ATHLETE CONSULT
1 / 5
CONTRACT REVIEW
01 / CONTRACT POSITION SUMMARY
Your contractual position
SUMMARY / ABRIDGED EXAMPLE
The fictional report identifies conflicts with KNVB rules on duration, self-representation and termination, among other findings. Fee arrangements also need revision. The recommendation in this test file is to address the findings before signing.
What needs your attention?
RED / Self-representation and penalty
Remove the prohibition and fixed €7,500 penalty. See CR-02.
AMBER / Clarify progress reporting
Agree clear contact and reporting arrangements. See CR-07.
GREEN / Understand expenses
Prior approval, receipts and a €300 cap: no immediate amendment recommended. See CR-08.
This is a selection from the fictional report. Colours indicate action priority; green is not a guarantee of enforceability or absence of risk.
ATHLETE CONSULT
2 / 5
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03 / PRIORITY FINDING / CR-02
CR-02 Self-representation and penalty
RED / ACTION REQUIRED · CLAUSES 4.1–4.2
FICTIONAL CONTRACT / ABRIDGED EXCERPT
“During the Term, the Player shall not negotiate or conclude an employment agreement with a Dutch club without the Agent’s involvement, even if the Player wishes to represent himself. […] A breach of article 4.1 shall result in a fixed contractual penalty of EUR 7,500 […].”
LEGAL ASSESSMENT IN THE EXAMPLE
In this form, the prohibition and automatic penalty conflict with article 3(4)–(5) of the KNVB Football Agent Regulations (July 2026). That does not independently determine the penalty clause’s precise consequences under civil law.
Why is this an issue?
These KNVB provisions protect self-representation in the relevant Dutch negotiations. A penalty for doing so is prohibited; only special circumstances may justify compensation.
What does this mean for you?
The wording tries to stop you negotiating with a Dutch club yourself. The €7,500 penalty may discourage you from making your own choice.
WHAT
Remove the prohibition on self-representation and the automatic penalty.
WHY
To preserve your freedom to negotiate and align the terms with the applicable regulations.
WHEN
Before signing.
Source: KNVB Reglement Voetbalagenten · July 2026, article 3(4)–(5). Report date: 15 October 2026.
ATHLETE CONSULT
3 / 5
CONTRACT REVIEW
04 / RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
From findings to action
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Revise clause 4.1
Remove the prohibition on negotiating with a Dutch club yourself.
Before signing
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Remove the automatic penalty
Delete the fixed €7,500 penalty for self-representation.
Before signing
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Review the revised wording
Check that any exclusivity complies with the applicable rules and that the other findings have been addressed.
Before signing
This excerpt focuses on CR-02. The full fictional report also addresses duration, termination, fees and other terms. A recommended change does not guarantee a counterparty’s agreement.
ATHLETE CONSULT
4 / 5
CONTRACT REVIEW
05 / LEGAL BASIS & LIMITATIONS
Legal basis and limitations
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The reviewed agreement
Fictional agent agreement, draft dated 15 October 2026, 12 clauses. Domestic transactions with Dutch clubs are assumed.
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The source for CR-02
KNVB Reglement Voetbalagenten, July 2026, article 3(4)–(5). Report date: 15 October 2026.
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The legal distinction
A conflict with regulations does not automatically establish nullity or voidability under civil law. An actual matter requires its own assessment of the facts, law and any exceptions.
All parties and terms in this example are fictional. Not advice for an actual client.
ATHLETE CONSULT
5 / 5
Fictional CR-02 example · Pre-Signing Contract Review · Not advice for an actual client
WHEN TO REVIEW
Before signing.
Or after signing.
Before signing
We assess your rights, obligations and the legal meaning of the terms. Where needed, you receive specific questions or proposed changes to discuss before signing.
An existing agreement
A signed contract can also be reviewed. The report then focuses on existing commitments and the room within them. The pre-signing example above is not used unchanged for that review.
Playing agreements, agent agreements, sponsorship, image rights and other suitable contracts. Dispute handling and dealing with a counterparty are outside Contract Review.
GETTING STARTED
Know what to expect upfront.
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Tell us about your agreement
Tell us which agreement you need reviewed, its approximate length and whether there is a deadline.
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Know the fee before we start
We agree a fixed fee for the review and discuss how you can provide the documents securely.
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Discuss the findings
You receive your Contract Position Report. In a personal consultation, we explain the assessment and recommendations and answer your questions.
FAQ
Practical questions
Does this include handling a dispute?
No. Contract Review is an assessment product. Advice on a dispute or further legal assistance is considered as a separate engagement.
Can a parent make an enquiry?
Yes. The athlete is the client. Authority, any required consent for minors and conflicts are checked before engagement.
What does a review cost?
The fixed fee depends on agreed scope and complexity. The total is confirmed before work begins.
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