Athletes USA
Our team of recruiters

Team LATAM.

We connect athletes from Latin America with universities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Our directors

Marcelo Petit

Marcelo Petit

Director of Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay and Spain

[email protected]+ 595 981 123195
About Marcelo Petit

Former professional soccer player and entrepreneur. A graduate of Campbellsville University (USA) in Business Administration, he was recognized as an All-American and CoSIDA Academic All-America for his athletic and academic excellence. With over seven years of experience, he leads the representation of Athletes USA in Latin America, developing markets and positioning the agency as a benchmark for sports scholarships in South America. He speaks Spanish and English fluently. Specialty or main sport(s) Specialist in soccer. Manages all sports.

Coverage
Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay, Guatemala and Spain
Languages
Spanish English
Alejandra Plaza

Alejandra Plaza

Director of Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic

[email protected]+1 712 3401595
About Alejandra Plaza

She holds a degree in Business Administration and has a Master's in Business Management and in International Business from the University of Valencia, Spain. With a strong background in sports leadership, she served as Vice President of the Triathlon Federation of Bolivia and President of the Santa Cruz Triathlon Association, where she actively worked on the development of the sport, focusing especially on promoting young athletes. For over five years, she has been leading the expansion of Athletes USA in Latin America, positioning the company as a benchmark for sports scholarships to study in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and developing a solid network of scouts and collaborators to facilitate international opportunities for emerging sports talents. Specialty or main sports Triathlon, Swimming, Track and field.

Coverage
Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panamá, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Puerto Rico
Languages
Spanish English
Francisco Azzaro

Francisco Azzaro

Director of Argentina

[email protected]+54 9 11 3008-0175
About Francisco Azzaro

Student of Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Fisher College, USA. He was a college athlete at three different colleges and currently manages the Athletes USA franchise in Argentina. He has experience in sports marketing, athlete recruitment, and serves as the director of Athletes USA Argentina. He specializes in soccer but works with all sports. He speaks Spanish and English fluently.

Coverage
Argentina
Languages
Spanish English

Our scouts

Nicolás Sautua

Nicolás Sautua

Football scout for Argentina

[email protected]+ 54 9 1131761323
About Nicolás Sautua

Student-athlete at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCAA Division III), where he combines his academic development with his career as a college soccer player. Having gone through the sports scholarship process himself, he provides a close and realistic perspective to young people who want to have the experience in the USA. Today, he works as a scout for Athletes USA, guiding new talents on their path. He speaks Spanish and English fluently and has experience in recruiting soccer players. Specialty or main sport(s) Specialist in soccer.

Coverage
Argentina
Languages
Spanish English
Fernanda Quiroga

Fernanda Quiroga

Scout for Latin America

[email protected]+ 591 70722000
About Fernanda Quiroga

Commercial Engineer from Universidad Del Valle, with a Master’s in Marketing and Finance and a Diploma in Motivational Coaching from UPB. She was a competitive tennis player at the South American level, with notable participation in COSAT tournaments and junior world championships. Currently, she is an active golfer, with more than 12 national titles in women’s majors, sponsored by LAB Golf. She speaks Spanish and English and works as a scout for Latin America at Athletes USA, supporting young athletes in their journey toward obtaining sports scholarships. Languages: Spanish, English. Main specialty or sport(s): Tennis and golf.

Coverage
Latin America
Languages
Spanish English
Martín Dangelo

Martín Dangelo

Football scout for Argentina

[email protected]+54 9 11 6754-5869
About Martín Dangelo

With extensive experience in the development of young athletes, serves as founder and president of Rhino Fútbol, a club specialized in the comprehensive training of soccer players, focused on enhancing both athletic performance and personal growth. Currently works as a scout and head soccer recruiter in Argentina for Athletes USA, bringing expertise and guidance to every stage of the process toward obtaining sports scholarships in the United States. Languages: Spanish (native), technical English comprehension. Specialty: Soccer.

Coverage
Argentina
Languages
Spanish English
Eduardo Pires Ayala

Eduardo Pires Ayala

Scout for Brazil

[email protected]+1 (863) 777-0891
About Eduardo Pires Ayala

Graduate in Business and Marketing from Lourdes University, currently a professional volleyball athlete. Recognized as All-American and Player of the Year in the WHAC Conference during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons. Serves as a scout in Brazil for Athletes USA, bringing valuable experience to the sports recruitment process. Languages: Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Specialty: Volleyball, while also working with athletes from all sports.

Coverage
Brazil
Languages
Spanish English Portuguese
Gabriel Gomes de Araujo

Gabriel Gomes de Araujo

Scout for Latin America

[email protected]+554198050881
About Gabriel Gomes de Araujo

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, a postgraduate degree in Sports Psychology, and an MBA in Business Administration, and is currently completing a second bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His athletic background includes competing in junior tennis, along with experience in soccer and volleyball. He currently works as a tennis coach at Graciosa Country Club, having also gained international experience as a coach in Europe. He is fluent in Portuguese and English, with an intermediate level of Spanish.

Coverage
Brazil
Languages
English Portuguese
Victor Daniel Suarez

Victor Daniel Suarez

Scout For Panama

[email protected]+507-67476116
About Victor Daniel Suarez

Distinguished academic qualifications: High school studies in Business Administration and Management, Professional Soccer Coach, Panama A License, CONCACAF C License, Coach Trainer with the Panamanian Football Federation, and FIFA Coaching Courses. Sports experience: Former professional soccer player.

Coverage
Panama
Languages
Spanish English