Football
Runs in
Our DNA
Erana 3 Sports Management is not an agency built around theory. It was built by someone who spent 16 years as a professional footballer in Spain — and another 15 running one of the country's most historic clubs from the inside.
Iñaki Eraña Cassi
Founder & Director · Erana 3 Sports Management
16
Years Pro
6
La Liga Seasons
30+
Years in Football
- Professional midfielder · 1984–1999
- Sporting de Gijón directorate · 2013–2015
- College coach in Houston, USA · 2009–2010
- Eleven Up Sports · Sports scholarships to the USA · 2011–present
- Born & raised in Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Insider Access.
Firsthand Experience.
Iñaki Eraña Cassi played professional football in Spain for 16 years — competing in La Liga, living through promotions and transfers, and experiencing firsthand what it takes to build a career in Spanish football.
After retiring, he took his knowledge across the Atlantic. In 2009–2010, he worked as a coach at a college in Houston, USA — gaining direct insight into the American collegiate sports system and how it works for international athletes.
Since 2011, Iñaki has been the driving force behind what is today known as Eleven Up Sports — a program offering sports scholarships that open the doors of U.S. colleges to student-athletes. That experience, combined with his time in Sporting de Gijón's directorate (2013–2015), gives him a unique perspective on both sides of the Atlantic sporting world.
Erana 3 is the natural evolution of that career: a company that bridges Spanish football expertise and transatlantic connections to give athletes a real advantage.
What Makes Us Different
Real Experience
Our founder was a professional footballer in Spain for 16 years. He knows the clubs, the culture, and what it actually takes to succeed here — not from reading reports, but from living it.
Deep Connections
Decades of relationships with coaches, directors, and scouts across La Liga and lower divisions. When we make a call, it gets answered.
Full Support
From the moment you arrive in Spain to the moment you sign a contract — we handle training, housing, legal documentation, and club introductions.
Football Has Been
Our Family's Life
for 70 Years
Iñaki's father, Juan Eraña, made over 200 appearances for Sporting de Gijón and helped the club earn promotion to Spain's top division. His uncles played professionally in the Basque Country in the 1950s. Football isn't just a career in this family — it's a heritage that goes back three generations.
That history is part of who we are, and it shapes how we work with every athlete who trusts us with their career.
"Soy Mareo, nací en Mareo y creo en Mareo."
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Our admissions for the upcoming season are now open. Speak with an Erana 3 advisor today to evaluate your pathway.