OUR TEAM
Meet the passionate individuals behind Foot Prodigy Global Consultancy.
Erick Manirakiza
CEO
Erick Manirakiza leads Foot Prodigy with a strategic vision and a deep understanding of athlete development.
A former player at Chattanooga Red Wolves and King University, Erick combines his playing experience with his expertise as Director of Athlete Development to guide athletes toward collegiate and professional success.
His leadership is built on trust, professionalism, and a personalized approach, making Foot Prodigy a trusted name in player recruitment.
TIJANI ALI KHELIFAOUI
FIFA AGENT
Tijani is our FIFA Agent, with a professional playing career in France and England.
He is a Sport Management graduate and MBA graduate,
He also competed at Dodge City Community College and King University.
With over three years of experience in football recruitment through Foot Prodige Agency France, he specializes in helping athletes secure top opportunities.
LEEROY MATARUTSE
Head of College Placement
Leeroy Matarutse brings a strong background in soccer and player development to Foot Prodigy.
A double major in Business Management and Sport Management at King University, he combines academic expertise with experience as a player in Zimbabwe and at King, where he led the Developmental Soccer Team to a Conference Carolinas Championship game.
He holds a USSF Grassroots License and a certification in Talent Identification in Football from England Football Learning.
Leeroy’s expertise in AI in Marketing and Communications and PR allows him to develop personalized recruitment strategies.
His goal at Foot Prodigy is to place athletes in the right college programs and help them thrive both on and off the field.
