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Sebesty\u00e9n is a Manager at Football Benchmark, with eight years of experience in the football, sports, and esports industries. He specializes in market analysis, competition design, business planning, and strategic advisory for leading football organizations across Europe, Asia, and beyond. Sebesty\u00e9n has led research and consulting projects for clients such as ECA, FIFA, FIFPRO, CAF, and the European Leagues, contributing to global thought leadership in the football business. 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