Guiding players on their journey to the professional game
At The United Football Group, we support football players with honest guidance, trusted representation, and long-term career thinking.
Founded by Merrill Trejo Winpenny, the agency exists to help players and families navigate the football industry with clarity, care, and experience — from early development through to professional opportunity.
- This is about more than contracts.
- It’s about supporting the whole journey.
Trusted representation. Honest guidance. Long-term career vision. ⚽ Guiding players with clarity, integrity, and experience. ⚽ Building football careers — not chasing quick contracts. ⚽ The right opportunity, at the right time. ⚽ International mindset. Personal representation. ⚽
About Merrill
Merrill Trejo Winpenny has a lifetime of experience in the game.
He has lived football from the inside — as a player, coach, volunteer, scout, and academy founder — and understands the realities, pressures, and opportunities that come with pursuing a career in football.
Merrill played football in both the UK and Mexico at amateur level and has spent over 18 years building and running a successful football academy. He is a qualified football scout and has coached both boys and girls across multiple age groups.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Merrill brings a truly international outlook and a strong professional network across global football markets.
Most importantly, he has a genuine passion for helping players reach their potential — on and off the pitch.
We work closely with
- Young and emerging players
- Players and families seeking guidance and representation
- Partners and clubs looking for trusted connections
What We Do
The United Football Group supports players who want to take their football seriously and explore professional pathways.
Our role is to provide honest advice, strategic representation, and long-term support — not short-term promises.
Agency Representation
Representation with The United Football Group is personal, transparent, and player-focused.
For young players and their families, this means:
- Clear guidance on next steps and development pathways
- Support navigating trials, opportunities, and decisions
- Advocacy in conversations with clubs and partners
- Protection of the player’s interests and wellbeing
- Long-term career thinking, not rushed decisions
We believe the right opportunity, at the right time, matters more than quick moves.
Our Approach
Every relationship starts with a conversation.
01. Speak with Merrill
An initial chat to understand the player, goals, and situation
02. Assess fit and pathway
An initial chat to understand the player, goals, and situation
03. Ongoing support and representation
Built on trust, communication, and experience
- No pressure.
- No false promises.
Just informed support from someone who knows the game.
International Reach
Based in Mexico, The United Football Group operates with an international mindset.
Through Merrill’s network and experience, we support opportunities and relationships across multiple football markets, helping players and partners think beyond borders.
Get in Touch
If you’re a player, parent, or partner looking for experienced, honest agency support, we’d be happy to talk.
Start with a conversation.
Contact Merrill to discuss representation and next steps.
Trusted representation. Honest guidance. Long-term career vision. ⚽ Guiding players with clarity, integrity, and experience. ⚽ Building football careers — not chasing quick contracts. ⚽ The right opportunity, at the right time. ⚽ International mindset. Personal representation. ⚽
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