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Professional football representation

The right move.

Not just the next move.

This is professional football representation

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Discover Merrick

The people
behind Merrick.

Representation and scouting led by people who have played the professional game.

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Eric Friedlander

FIFA-licensed football agent

Eleven years playing professionally across five countries. Eric brings that experience to player profiling, career decisions and direct conversations with clubs, staying personally involved throughout the process.

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Dragan Stojkov in an Indy Eleven portrait from his playing career

Dragan Stojkov

Head of Scouting

A former midfielder with 22 years of professional playing experience, including spells at LA Galaxy II, Indy Eleven and Saint Louis FC. As Head of Scouting, Dragan brings a player’s perspective to identifying talent and assessing its fit within the professional game.

With Griffin,
in Hungary.

In February 2026, Griffin Garnett moved from Richmond Kickers to Ferencvárosi TC on a multi-year deal. The six-figure fee set a USL League One record at the time. Eric and Dragan visited him in Hungary.

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For clubs

Football fit.
Recruitment clarity.

Player profiles aligned with your playing model and squad needs. Relevant footage, clear information and direct dialogue with the agency.

For players

Career strategy.
Personal support.

Club, role, timing. We weigh each move against your ambitions, with close support through form, selection and injury.

With you.
At every step.

Led by Eric Friedlander.

The club, the role and the timing all matter. We assess each opportunity against your profile, ambitions and long-term career direction.

Wherever the
game takes you.

We travel for our players. Building relationships in person, across borders.

Selected club connections

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FC TokyoJapan
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UniónArgentina
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MTK BudapestHungary
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Debreceni VSCHungary
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RFSLatvia

Connected through
TransferRoom.

We work with TransferRoom to connect our players’ profiles with clubs’ recruitment needs across markets.

Relevant opportunities.

Club requirements help us focus on where a player’s profile fits.

Direct club dialogue.

Presenting relevant players to the people responsible for recruitment.

Investment in your representation.

Professional tools that support our relationships and the work we do for you.

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TransferRoom event Budapest

TransferRoom’s global reach.

Clubs
800+
Markets
70+
Deals facilitated
10k+

Selected clubs within TransferRoom’s network.

  • Liverpool Liver bird markLiverpool
  • Arsenal crestArsenal
  • Chelsea crestChelsea
  • Juventus crestJuventus
  • AC Milan crestAC Milan
  • Paris Saint-Germain crestParis Saint-Germain

Platform-wide figures published by TransferRoom.

Wherever
you play.
We’re
there.

At the club. At the match.
In person.

Your football.
Clearly presented.

Lui BradburyAttacking Midfielder & Winger | Tampere United | 2026 Highlights

Bespoke highlight reels for the professional game. Tailored to your role, strengths and the recruitment conversations that matter.

Selected from match footage.

Reviewing your football in context and selecting sequences that reflect your role.

Structured around your strengths.

A tailored edit with clear player identification and purposeful, position-specific sequencing.

Prepared for club review.

A concise professional presentation that gives recruitment teams a focused view of your game.

Let’s talk
football.

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Your representation.

Discuss your current situation and career priorities with Eric.

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