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    Importance of Languages for Football/Soccer Agents: Most important Languages and What Agents Need to Know in Spanish

    In this blog, we will discuss the importance of languages in football, with more emphasis towards the second most important language, Spanish. Next, we are going to introduce a list of words and phrases that are essential for agents who want to operate in the Spanish and Latin markets.

    Spanish 101 for Football Agents

    Regarding Football Contracts:

    EnglishSpanish
    PlayerJugador
    Youth PlayerJugador Juvenil
    AgentAgente
    ClubClub de FĂştbol
    ContractContrato
    Employment ContractContrataciĂłn Laboral
    MandateMandato
    SignatureFirma
    RegistrationRegistro
    WrittenEscrito
    TransferTransferencia
    LoanPréstamo
    Representation ContractContrato de RepresentaciĂłn
    Sporting DirectorDirector Deportivo
    OwnerDueño del Equipo
    PresidentPresidente
    Head Coach/ManagerDirector TĂ©cnico/Entrenador
    SalarySueldo
    BonusBono
    Signing on feePago al firmar
    InsuranceSeguro MĂ©dico
    Loyalty BonusBono de Fidelidad
    Image RightsDerechos de Imagen
    SponsorshipPatrocinios
    Gross SalarySueldo Bruto
    Net SalarySueldo Neto
    CommissionComisiĂłn
    AgreementAcuerdo/Contrato
    Solidarity PaymentPago de Solidaridad
    Training CompensationIndemnizaciĂłn por FormaciĂłn
    AcademyAcademia
    Mutual Agreement Contract TerminationVencimiento de Contrato por Mutuo Acuerdo
    Termination due to Just CauseRecisiĂłn de Contrato por Causa Justificada
    Buyout ClauseCláusula de Recisión
    Release ClauseCláusula de Liberación
    TerminationTerminaciĂłn

    All Positions On The Field:

    EnglishSpanish
    GoalkeeperArquero, Portero
    Centre BackDefensa Central
    Left Back/Right BackLateral Izquierdo/Lateral Derecho
    Defensive MidfielderMediocentro Defensivo/Pivote
    MidfielderMediocentro/Centrocampista
    Left Midfield/Right MidfieldInterior/Volante Izquierdo – Interior/Volante Derecho
    Attacking MidfielderMediapunta/Mediocentro Ofensivo
    Left Wing/Right WingExtremo Izquierdo/Extremo Derecho
    StrikerDelantero
    Centre ForwardDelantero Centro
    Second StrikerSegunda Punta/Segundo Delantero

    General Knowledge:

    EnglishSpanish
    AppearanceApariciĂłn/es
    TeamEquipo
    ScoreMarcador
    WinGanar
    DrawEmpatar
    LosePerder
    Playing TimeTiempo/Minutos de juego
    National TeamSelecciĂłn Nacional
    Official GamesPartidos Oficiales
    Registration PeriodPeriodo de InscripciĂłn
    Registration RequestSolicitud de InscripciĂłn
    SeasonTemporada
    Football PassportPasaporte Deportivo
    Loan TransferTransferencia a Préstamo
    PerformanceRendimiento
    GoalGol
    AssistAsistencia
    PenaltyPenalti
    First HalfPrimer Tiempo
    Half-TimeEntretiempo
    Second HalfSegundo Tiempo
    CornerSaque de Esquina
    The Near PostPrimer Palo
    The Far PostSegundo Palo
    CounterattackContraataque
    Throw-InSaque de Banda
    BookedAmonestado
    FoulFalta/InfracciĂłn
    Yellow CardTarjeta Amarilla
    Red CardTarjeta Roja
    Sent offExpulsado
    Free KickTiro Libre
    DefendDefender
    AttackAtacar
    SubstituteSuplente
    OffsideFuera de Juego
    To ShootPegarle/Disparar
    PitchCancha/Campo
    SquadPlantel
    Kick offComenzar/Arracncar
    High Ball GameJuego AĂ©reo
    Changing RoomVestuario
    BenchBanquillo
    HandballMano

    Phrases

    EnglishSpanish
    “I want to propose you a player”“Le quiero proponer un jugador”
    “I need more playing time for my player”“Necesito más tiempo de juego para mi jugador”
    “What is the score?”“Cuanto va el Partido?”
    “How much time is left?”“Cuanto tiempo queda/resta?”
    “Which positions are you looking for?”“Que posiciones estas buscando?”
    “Do you want to sell players?”“Estas buscando vender jugadores?”
    “Do you have some players on loan?”“Tienes algĂşn jugador en prĂ©stamo?”
    “Do you have any player looking to go on loan?”“Tienes algĂşn jugador para ir a un equipo como prĂ©stamo?/En condiciĂłn de prestamo?”
    “Which substances count towards doping?”“Que substancias cuentan cĂłmo doping?”
    “Have your player done any doping test?”“Su jugador se ha hecho algĂşn estudio de doping?”
    “Do you work in media?”“Usted trabaja como periodista?”
    “Do you want to have an interview with my player?”“Le gustarĂ­a tener una entrevista con mi jugador?”

    Conclusion

    Languages are definitely one of the main tools that agents need to be able to operate fluently and effectively in different markets around the world. In addition to being of great help on contractual issues, languages serve to connect in a deeper and more genuine way with international players and their families. In this blog, we highlighted the importance of languages for agents and made a complete list of some of the most used words in the world of football in the Spanish language. Additionally, we included some phrases that can be useful for agents traveling to a foreign country in which the native language is Spanish. This enables agents to have the possibility of communicating and understanding the players, the game, and what is happening around the field.

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