Global sports partnerships, talent management and recruitment specialists Sporting Group International (SGI) is excited to announce a collaboration with Meister Europe (Meister) in a move that’s designed to forge closer links between European and Japanese football.
Meister is a Japanese football business based in Germany and founded by Japanese football legend Shinji Okazaki.
Leveraging SGI's global network and Meister's deep-rooted understanding of the local market, the partnership aims to enhance the development and commercial opportunities of football in Japan by focusing on three areas:
- Talent Development and Career Progression: Combining SGI’s extensive network and expertise of European football with Meister’s unique insights into the Japanese market, the partnership will identify and nurture emerging talent and offer pathways for players to excel in both domestic and overseas clubs.
- Business Development Strategies for Clubs: SGI and Meister will collaborate with football clubs in Europe and Japan to drive growth, innovation, and sustainable success, leveraging their combined resources and expertise.
- Promoting Japanese Football in Europe: The partnership will support initiatives that elevate the presence of Japanese football in Europe, fostering cultural exchange and creating opportunities for Japanese players, coaches, and clubs to thrive on the European stage.
Adrian Wright, Group Chief Executive of SGI, said: “Meister is a well respected leader in Japan's football business sector and we’re very excited to join forces to develop more opportunities in Japan’s ever-expanding football market.
“Combining our vast experience of working with football clubs, brands and federations around the world with the local expertise of Shinji and Meister, we believe that we can create impactful opportunities within the Japanese football community."
Shinji Okazaki, founder of Meister and one of Japan’s most celebrated football figures, expressed his excitement:
“As an Asian company thriving to fight on the front lines in global football, this partnership is a significant step forward in our mission to bridge Asian and European football. By working with SGI, we aim to create life-changing experiences for everybody in Asia who wishes for success globally and leave a lasting legacy of growth and achievement in the sport.”
SGI has its global headquarters in Birmingham, United Kingdom, with presence in Spain, Germany, Italy and an Asia base in New Delhi, India, which works extensively in partnerships and talent management in Indian football’s Super League and I-League.
Meister Europe (Meister), founded by Shinji Okazaki, is a Japanese football business company based in Germany committed to building bridges between Asian and European football. Through unique experiences and strategic initiatives, Meister is dedicated to unlocking individuals’ potential by providing transformative global experiences through football.
