MIKE PHELAN, MANCHESTER UNITED ASSISTANT COACH

Football Asia helped to arrange all aspects of my Coach Education Workshop delivery with KC Southern District Football Club in Hong Kong. From the moment I arrived at the airport to the moment I departed every single aspect of my stay was catered for. Their staff went the extra mile to ensure all necessary requirements were met for me to deliver an effective coach education workshop. Football Asia also introduced me to the other relevant organisations in Hong Kong via their extensive and respective networks. My experience in Hong Kong was a very memorable one which will leave me nothing but positive memories. I would highly recommend their services to my fellow professionals and looking forward to delivering similar workshops in South East Asia and Asia Pacific region in the future.

ADRIAN PENNOCK

Football Asia were pivotal in landing me the Head Coach job at Brunei Dpmm FC. After contemplating numerous offers from club elsewhere I decided to venture out of my comfort zone to test myself and experience the Asian football market. I was updated and informed at every stage of the negotiation process and was constantly educated on the football culture in Asia during that period. I cannot speak highly enough of their services and ongoing mentoring which has certainly helped me to settle into my new surroundings seamlessly. I am looking forward to forging a long term partnership with Football Asia because they fully understand the impact of a move to Asia on a professional and personal level which helps enormously with the transition process. Football Asia’s huge presence across several regions of Asia is something quite special and I hope to maximise fully from my interaction with them. I cannot wait to get started in South-East and looking forward to embracing the football culture in the region.  

JOSE ANTINIO NOGUEIRA, PAKISTAN NATIONAL TEAM HEA COACH

Football Asia arranged a fantastic UK tour for myself and the technical director of the Pakistan Football Federation to visit English Premier League clubs in order to get an insight into the inner workings of the game at the very highest level. The visit to the Crystal Palace Football Club training ground to observe training and engage in interaction with the current first team Head Coach, Roy Hodgson was very insightful. Football Asia also facilitated visits to clubs in the lower leagues which shows the extent of their networks in the UK. I will certainly be grateful for the wonderful opportunity and the warm hospitality that I experienced. The new knowledge gained will certainly benefit me as coach and the players I interact with on a daily basis. Football Asia representatives ensured I felt totally comfortable in England, I am looking forward to utilising their services again for my self and fellow coaches from Brazil and beyond. 

RAFAEL RAMAZOTTI, BRAZIL

Football Asia guided me through my move to the Malaysia Super League with clarity and precision at every stage of the negotiations. They provided me with excellent first hand experience of the League to make my decision to Join PKNS FC ahead of other teams in the region much easier. They have an excellent network of trusted partners who also made it very easy me to come to Kuala Lumpur for the next challenge in my career.

I am very excited about working with Football Asia and their network because of the personal relationship I have formed with them and the level of detail they put into ensuring I was 100% comfortable with the whole process from start to finish has strengthened the trust between us.

JOHN GREGORY, ENGLAND

” After a little break away from coaching to focus on other matters I was looking for the right opportunity to start managing again. I have always kept a close eye on the football scene in Asia. Football Asia were instrumental in my move to India, not only did they help to produce a Tailored CV specifically for the region they ensured ongoing communication and in depth mentoring throughout all stages of the negotiation process. Football Asia’s attention to detail of Asia and vast experience of the Continent certainly shone through in every talk. They are certainly leading the way in terms of their extensive network’s and genuine understanding of the Asian culture. My relationship with them stretches back for many years, they have always kept me abreast of potential opening’s across various Countries in East Asia and in the asean zone. I would highly recommend their services to fellow colleague’s from the Football industry. I look forward to working with them for several years to come. “

LEE WAI-YUK, HONG KONG

” Football Asia was instrumental in arranging a club visit of English Premier league Club Crystal Palace upon my visit to the UK to further enhance my knowledge in the sports medicine, injury, fitness and conditioning areas. The in depth look at the inner workings behind the scenes will benefit me hugely when I return to Hong Kong. I am very fortunate Football Asia was able to facilitate such a wonderful experience that will hopefully benefit the future general of footballers and athletes in my native Hong Kong. I was so impressed by visit I will be recommending the services of Football Asia to the rest of my network in East Asia so we can share knowledge and best practice. I am already looking forward to my next visit to the UK. “

TAJJUDIN BIN NOR - MALAYSIA

” As an experienced coach with over 30 years of coaching under my belt, I was seeking ways to gain further insight into the development of young players. As the current head coach of Shahzan Muda FC in Malaysia, I believe learning never stops regardless of age. Football Asia organised all aspects of the unforgettable experience by arranging the hotels, airport pick-ups and drop-offs, day trips for the family, transport to clubs visits and even providing local sim cards to make it a very memorable trip. The visits to Premier League clubs Liverpool, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Fulham FC provided me with an opportunity to gather knowledge from experienced coaches – this will help me nurture the future generation of Malaysian talent. It was a brilliant trip for my Continued Professional Development and I will be recommending the service to fellow coaches in Malaysia. “

MARTIN PATERSON

” I contacted Football Asia personally after being released from my contract in the USA. I had interaction with the company several years prior to getting back in touch because I was in a desperate situation at an awkward stage of the football season in the UK. Football Asia introduced me to the Indian Super League team ATK FC and opened the door to the Asian market for which I will always be grateful. Asia is a fantastic region and without the help of Football Asia it would have been very difficult for me to be considered in one of Asia’s highest profile leagues at present. I am approaching the back end of my career and will always remember my spell in India and the role of Football Asia in making it a reality. “

MOHAMAD HAFIZ BIN TAJUDDIN - MALAYSIA

” Football Asia provided me with a wonderful experience in the UK. As the fitness coach of Pahang FC in the Malaysia Super League, it is my job to look for new ways and methods to improve the sports science area and physical attributes of the players. Football Asia meticulously arranged visits to Fulham, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Liverpool FC during my 10-day visit that gave me an invaluable insight into how players are catered for at the highest levels of the game. I left with outstanding memories, ideas and lots of new knowledge that I will be applying in my day-to-day work at Pahang to improve the players and raise the standards of the team. I would highly suggest the service to other clubs and support staff who are looking to take the next steps in acquiring knowledge and learning in the football environment. “

STEVE KEAN

” Having coached and managed at the highest level I was taking time out contemplating several options. When football Asia presented me with the interesting opportunity to coach in Brunei, it was too good to turn down so I snapped it up. They provide a unique service which others will find very hard to follow because the attention to detail on every aspect of the move is second to none. Im convinced Asia is the future of football and at the forefront will be Football Asia who are in poll position to lead a new generation of coaches and players to this fascinating region. “

GEORGE BOATENG

” Having played at the top level for over a decade I know what a good service for a player is. From the initial phone call to the last day of my contract Football Asia catered for my every need. I was able to pro long my career another year, loved every minute of playing in front of fanatical fans in Malaysia, embraced a new culture as well as making many contacts. Football Asia are the leaders for me in helping from Europe understand how to succeed in Asia. They created a fantastic CV for me which allowed me make an immediate smooth transition from playing to coaching in Malaysia. “

ZESH REHMAN

” I am now in my 6th year in Asia now and I must give huge credit to Football Asia for playing the pivotal role in successfully negotiating my contracts with my moves to Thailand, Hong Kong and Malaysia where I have spent the last 3 years. They fully understand every single aspect of managing players needs accordingly and their huge network in the region has presented me with a whole host of contract offers to chose from in several Asian Countries over the years. I will be continuing my relationship with them for the next decade as I am convinced they are the leaders in providing Europe to Asia opportunities for players, coaches and football clubs. “

ZAC ANDERSON

” Football Asia created an amazingly well presented CV for me helped lead to several offers from around Asia and in particular the UAE, The service extended beyond the initial CV making once I had penned my deal. The staff at Football Asia understand the Asian market intimately well and provided me with some excellent football, cultural and general pointers to make the transition a little smoother. With this move being the first away from my Native Australia their detailed advice on every aspect on moving to a new Country, new culture and environment was invaluable and I’m confident it will help me make a good impression in the Middle East. I am looking forward to continuing my relationship with them because they are prepared to go the extra mile. “

BAS

” Football Asia helped me to explore new opportunities in Asia. I spent 4 hugely 4 hugely enjoyable seasons playing in the Thai Premier League. All my needs were taken care of and on reflection to move to Asia helped to resurrect my career when opportunities in The UK were becoming limited. I can honestly say my career was pro longed due my experience in Asia. “

AMMOY GHOSHAL

” Football Asia helped me to increase my knowledge of the football industry in the UK by arranging for me to watch games at all levels including the Premier League, Championship and League One. The purpose of my visit was in an educational capacity on behalf of my club, Chennaiyin Fc of the Indian Super League. I was also introduced to people who have coaching and managerial experience of the game at the highest level, who really went the extra mile when showing me around. I was fortunate enough to visit the Arsenal Academy to gain an invaluable insight into the development of the youngsters at the gunners. Football Asia certainly lived up to their growing reputation and provided me not only with fantastic memories but also with a new found outlook on how to develop young players which will be of huge benefit to the future generation of Chennaiyin Fc and ultimately the Indian National Football Team. I am already looking forward to visiting other top Premier League clubs next year upon my return to the UK. “

PAT KANYUKA

” Football Asia rescued me from football oblivion. After slipping down the leagues to Non League football the opportunity to play in front of passionate crowds in Asia aswell as earn a good living out the game was too good to refuse. Their expert knowledge of the Asia region has helped me immensely and I am can not speak highly enough of the constant mentoring they provide. Football Asia helped me with my move to Thailand and more recently Myanmar where I am having a fantastic experience in this developing football nation. “

HASSAN BASHIR

” I liaise closely with football Asia with my move from Denmark to Asia. I knew exactly what I was going to be doing from the moment I stepped off the plane up until my first training session and game. The transition was very smooth. They have sourced several opportunities for me and I would recommend the outstanding service to fellow professionals and will be working with them again with future opportunities. “

PABLO COUNAGO

” Football Asia liaised both of my moves firstly to Vietnam and then Hong Kong. Our relationship excelled from the first moment because they understand the needs of players and especially players with families. I felt totally comfortable in both of my moves because I knew Football Asia was managing everything for me to allow me to be fully focused and perform on the pitch. The experience in Asia was a memorable one for me and my family. “

DAMION STEWART

” Having played over 200 games in England I was seeking a new adventure. I left Notts County for Pahang FC in Malaysia and after 1 season realised its the best decision I have made. Football Asia were instrumental in making the move become a reality, their network through out the region found two or three interestings options for me but in the end I chose Malaysia. I have learned a lot from their mentoring on Asia which has certainly helped me to pro long my stay in this wonderful region. After spending two and a half superb years in Asia I returned home to Jamaica with a whole host of new contacts to start my life after football business ventures to which I owe a lot of credit to Football Asia. “

NICK MONTGOMERY

” I was introduced to football Asia through a good friend who has used their services and recommended them. After playing for 12 successful years playing in the uk I moved over to Australia to play in the A league. After considering a possible move to other regions of Asia I had contact and was subsequently Provided with some very good offers at big clubs. I decided to stay in Australia for now, but I may well be using their services in the near future to explore a new challenge. I can not recommend football Asia highly enough as the service they provide is first class and extremely professional. They helped create my new Asia formatted CV which got me lots of interest from clubs in East and South East Asia. “

JOSE MARIA

” Having played in Hong Kong for two years I was looking for a new challenge in Asia. Football Asia made my move to my second Asian Country very smooth and I loved my time in Thai Football. They gave me great in depth football and cultural insight prior to and during my move. Their team of reliable professionals were always on hand to assist my every need from buying a local sim card to getting access to whatever I needed. I will be recommending their service to my fellow pros in my homeland, Spain. “

ADIL MOHAMMED

” Football Asia helped me move from playing domestic football in my homeland to Fc Dordoi Biskek in Krygstan where I was fortunate to win trophies and play in a new region. Football Asia presented me with opportunities to play in Bangladesh as well as Nepal but I chose to venture beyond South Asia to test my self as a person and player. I continue to use their service as I am on the verge of securing a move to South East Asia in the near future. “