Five questions to answer before investing in a football club.

The Market: what country-club combination makes the most sense?
The Assets: what am I really buying?
The Model: where and how is value created or destroyed?
The Potential: when and how can I recoup my investment (ROI)?
The Execution: who runs football operations once the deal closes?

Football Due Diligence exposes the true condition of your investment.

Football Due Diligence - ClubQuire

ClubQuire is a football due diligence platform that supports club investment screening. It assesses the five pillars of football value, based on a holistic model designed by the OneForTheGame experts, who combine extensive experience in leading football positions with academic expertise. ClubQuire enables professional judgement within a structured and transparent process, supported by a proprietary AI engine.

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The Blind Spots

Future Player Potential

First team squad value can be estimated. But who are the club's high potentials and what is their future worth? Are the academy and scouting capable of building a continuous talent pipeline?

Systems & Policies

Incidental trophies or player sales are no guarantee for a future repeat. What policies, systems and governance are in place to underpin sustainability and ensure structural benefits?

Football IP

Healthy clubs do not rely on individuals, they are built on a shared vision and clear identity. Does the club have a detailed methodology? Is knowledge institutionalised or lost if people leave?

Why investors need neutral advice.

We identify systemic risks and opportunities that traditional financial due diligence overlooks, as a neutral outsider. Based on our deep knowledge and elite experience, we identify underlying potential and expose the true condition of football assets.

Five Hidden Pillars of Football Value

We assess the often intangible parts that create or destroy club value:

Player Assets

Current and potential value of academy and professional players.

HR Assets

Quality of management, coaching and support staff.

Organisational Assets

The structure, culture and methodology needed for success.

Brand & Geography

The club's story and its contextual potential and limits.

Stakeholder Influence

Fan tolerance, regulatory climate, club magnets and pitfalls.

How We Engage

Our involvement spans the full deal lifecycle and beyond - from early market scans to post-deal optimisation.

01 — Pre-Deal Positioning

Neutral Investor Support & Validation

Market scan – countries & clubs
Independent acquisition thesis validation
Quick asset sustainability assessment
Connecting buyers & sellers

02 — Deal Execution

Football Due Diligence

Current and potential value assessment
Multi-expert opinions and calibration
Mapping risk exposure and opportunities
Comprehensive club investment report

03 — Post-Deal Optimisation

Club Services

Development & recruitment methodology
Squad mapping & talent monetization
Governance & KPI optimisation

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Your Outcomes

Transparency

Football assets hold value in themselves, but also exert a heavy influence on other parts of the value model. We unpack the hidden complexities and shed light on the core of a club.

Reveal the Potential

Buyers need certainty and sellers need a compelling story. We uncover player potential and identify the structural drivers of football value.

Reduce Risk

Football assets are promising but volatile. Full risk assessment should include an expert quantification of potential and identifying liabilities in processes, governance and strategy.

Faster Deals

With independent insight on the table, doubts can be removed and expectations aligned. Dealmaking will be professionalized and negotiations accelerated.

Credibility

Third-party validation from world-class football experts grows trust and enhances confidence among stakeholders.

Blueprint & Roadmap

We don't stop at diagnosis. Our audit provides a blueprint for action. Sellers get a roadmap to upgrade their assets. Buyers are better prepared and can hit the ground running.

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