Grégoire Akcelrod
Gregoire Akcelrod | |
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Akcelrod in 2020 | |
| Born | Gregoire Sebastien Akcelrod 17 September 1982 Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France |
| Occupation | Sports agent |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Grégoire Sébastien Akcelrod (born 17 September 1982) is a French former footballer.[1] Besides in France, he has played in Andorra and Canada. Following his retirement, he became a football agent and author. Akcelrod is among the most influential agents in the women football, with clients including Kelly Gago, Manon Uffren, Roselène Khezami, Sabah Seghir and Ena Taslidža.[2][3]
Early life
Akcelrod grew up in Paris, France.[4] He played his first football game at the age of ten.[5] He grew up idolizing footballers George Weah and Zinedine Zidane and supported Paris Saint-Germain.[6]
Playing career
As a youth player, Akcelrod joined the youth academy of FC Sens.[7] In 2009, he almost signed for Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia.[8] However, the transfer fell through after a supporter of French Ligue 1 side PSG, who he claimed to have played for, found that he never actually signed for the clubs he claimed to have signed for during his career.[9] This incident eventually received attention from foreign media.[10] After that, he trialed for many clubs worldwide.[11] He eventually signed for Canadian side Mississauga Eagles.[12][13] After that, he signed for Atlètic Amèrica in Andorra.[14]
Post-playing career
After playing for Mississauga Eagles, Akcelrod became a football agent in Andorra.[15] In 2022, he published a book entitled L'amour ou la mort (transl. Love or death) about his grandmother Nita Raya's relationship with French actor Maurice Chevalier.[16]
Personal life
Akcelrod is the son of Patrick Akcelrod.[17] He is also the grandson of Romanian Jewish actress Nita Raya, who was once the wife of French actor Maurice Chevalier.[18]
References
- ^ "Grégoire Akcelrod, le footballeur qui faillit passer pro". lequipe.fr.
- ^ "Pour l'agent Grégoire Akcelrod, il y a trop d'écart de revenus entre l'Angleterre et la France" by Syanie Dalmat, L'Équipe, 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Agent de joueurs, Grégoire Akcelrod dévoile les coulisses du foot business" by Simon Napierala, Bpifrance, 18 April 2025.
- ^ "GREGOIRE AKCELROD – THE FOOTBALLER WHO DID WHATEVER IT TOOK TO BECOME A PROFESSIONAL". getfootballnewsfrance.com. 26 February 2021.
- ^ "The story of the man who conned his way into a massive soccer contract". deadspin.com. June 2022.
- ^ "Fake footballer nearly bagged deal with Champions League club, went on to become Aurelien Tchouameni's agent". sportbible.com. 5 February 2023.
- ^ "Gregory Akcelrod, il calciatore del web: "Non sono un truffatore! Ecco la mia verità…"". soccermagazine.it.
- ^ "Грегори Акселрод: ЦСКА е име, а преди и страшилище в Европа". winner.bg.
- ^ "Фенове разкриха футболен Остап Бендер в ЦСКА". gol.bg.
- ^ "Gregory Akcelrod: il ragazzo che si finse calciatore e fu ingaggiato dal Cska…". soccermagazine.it.
- ^ "Rencontre avec ces Français du bout du monde : Grégoire Akcelrod". footmercato.net. 22 July 2011.
- ^ "Canada a strange path to Italy for Akcelrod". theroar.com.au.
- ^ "PEOPLE IN THE NEWS". 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Grégoire Akcelrod afegeix un nou capítol andorrà a una biografia futbolística de pel·lícula". andorradifusio.ad.
- ^ ""Tinc molt clar que puc ajudar a joves jugadors d'Andorra en el seu futur"". elperiodic.ad. 26 January 2023.
- ^ "L'amour ou la mort - Livre de Grégoire Akcelrod". booknode.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- ^ "L'incroyable histoire de Grégoire Akcelrod, l'imposteur prêt à tout pour devenir footballeur pro". ouest-france.fr.
- ^ "GREGOIRE AKCELROD: THE FAKE FOOTBALLER". thesetpieces.com. 14 May 2021.