SLM STORIES / JOURNEY 00101 / THE ORIGINS
CHRIST TAPÉ · IVORY COAST → TOULOUSE

IT ALL
STARTS WITH
A DREAM.

Every great journey starts somewhere. From the pitches of Africa to the demands of professional football.
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SLM✦TALENT HAS NO BORDERS✦FROM AFRICA TO THE WORLD✦THE NEW GENERATION✦SLM✦TALENT HAS NO BORDERS✦FROM AFRICA TO THE WORLD✦THE NEW GENERATION✦

OUR PLAYERS. OUR STORIES.

Christ Tapé on the pitch with Toulouse
01Christ TapéToulouse FC
Amine Chabane, Amiens SC
02Amine ChabaneAmiens SC · Watch the video ↗
Luis Semedo, Clermont Foot 63
03Luis SemedoClermont Foot 63
Daniel Umechi striking the ball for Vitória Guimarães
04Daniel UmechiVitória Guimarães
Stann Dalo Élysée, Kasımpaşa
05Stann Dalo ÉlyséeKasımpaşa · Watch the video ↗
Abdoulaye Gouba, AC Horsens
06Abdoulaye GoubaAC Horsens
Roland Datro Fofana, Rio Ave FC
07Roland Datro FofanaRio Ave FC · Watch the video ↗
Arouna Soro playing for Alanyaspor
08Arouna SoroAlanyaspor
Nasser Ouattara signing for Stade de Reims
09Nasser OuattaraStade de Reims
Noah Nemorin training with USL Dunkerque
10Noah NemorinUSL Dunkerque
Jean-Baptiste Konan, arms crossed
11Jean-Baptiste KonanKonyaspor
Jonathan Eric Konan on the ball
12Jonathan Eric Konanİstanbul Başakşehir

WE SEE
THE TALENT.
WE THINK
AHEAD.

Sports Light Management supports ambitious footballers, from their first steps to international competition. Through every journey, we shine a light on the work, the commitment and the opportunities that shape a career.

01AFRICAOrigins and discovery
02EUROPEProfessional development
03WORLDInternational ambitions
03 / OUR EXPERTISE

TALENT
IS NOT ENOUGH.
IT TAKES
A VISION.

From the first career choices to the biggest opportunities, Sports Light Management builds its support around the player, on the pitch and beyond.

01. ON THE PITCHFOOTBALL / REPRESENTATION
01Scouting & talent identification

Identifying promising profiles, particularly within academies and African football, and assessing their potential with both their sporting and personal development in mind.

02Career management

Defining a coherent path with each player: sporting progression, choice of club, playing time, training stages and long-term goals. Supporting families through the important decisions too.

03Transfers & international opportunities

Identifying opportunities suited to the player's level and ambitions, and supporting discussions with clubs in France, Portugal, Turkey and other international markets, in compliance with the applicable regulations.

04Contracts & negotiations

Preparing the contractual stages, supporting sporting and financial negotiations and, where necessary, coordinating with qualified legal advisers.

05Video analysis & performance

Showcasing a player's qualities with match footage, technical profiles and performance data that matter to clubs and scouts.

06Supporting young players

Taking the needs of the player and their family into account through career transitions, especially international moves. For minors, protection and compliance with the specific rules come before any transfer opportunity.

02. BEYOND THE PITCHIMAGE / DAILY LIFE / FUTURE
07Image & personal brand

Building an authentic public identity, consistent with the player's personality, career and ambitions.

08Social media & content

Creating content around performances, call-ups, signings and key moments, with an editorial line tailored to each player.

09Commercial partnerships

Exploring collaborations with brands and partners whose values and audience match the player's image.

10Personal support

Helping, according to needs and available means, to coordinate travel, relocation and the contacts that make the player's daily life easier.

11Communication & media relations

Preparing public appearances and highlighting the key stages of a career with care, protecting the player's reputation and interests.

12Preparing for life after football

Encouraging players to plan ahead: education, personal projects, professional network and passing on their experience.

SPORTS LIGHT MANAGEMENT / OUR PHILOSOPHY

ONE PLAYER.
ONE STORY.
ONE PROJECT.

Our role does not end when a contract is signed. We want to support lasting careers and open up new perspectives at every stage.

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LOCAL
ROOTS.
GLOBAL
AMBITION.

A vision of football that connects African talent with professional opportunities in France, Portugal, England, Turkey and beyond.

01 / ORIGINSAFRICA
02 / DEVELOPMENTPORTUGAL
03 / PROGRESSIONFRANCE
04 / OPPORTUNITIESENGLAND
05 / NETWORKTURKEY

THE FUTURE
IS WRITTEN
NOW.

Players · Clubs · Scouts · Partners

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