About John
John Tarazi.
FA Registered Football Agent (FARA2075)
I set up LeftField because football has always been a big part of my life, and I wanted to use what I’ve learned in football, business and financial services to help young players build proper careers.
Experience
What I bring.
Each part of my background helps when I’m representing a player.
15+ years in financial services
I’m a director of Echo Finance and a qualified mortgage adviser, and I’ve worked with investments, pensions and mortgages for more than 15 years. It taught me to think beyond the next contract and to explain big decisions clearly.
Business owner
Building and running businesses, some with multimillion-pound turnover, means I’m used to negotiating and to planning for the long term.
Grassroots coach
Coaching young players showed me the game from the touchline.
20+ years playing
More than 20 years at a good amateur level, so I know it from the pitch as well.
Father of two
Two young boys of my own, so I know what it means to want the best for your children.
My values
What matters to me.
I want LeftField to be the kind of agency I’d trust with my own family. I’m here to help players build successful careers. If they do well, LeftField does well.
Time for every player
I’ll only take on as many players as I can properly look after, so each one gets my time.
Straight answers
You’ll always know where you stand with me, even when it isn’t what you hoped to hear.
The right move, not just the next move
I’d rather help you make the right decision than the quick one, at your club or somewhere new.
Life beyond football
Careers are short. I care about the life you’re building off the pitch as well as on it.
Relationships that last
I want to build relationships that last beyond the next contract or move.
Connect
Let’s have a chat.
Send a few details about the player and what they’re looking for next, or tell me what your club needs. I read every one myself, and I’ll come back to you by email.