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FIFA Global Transfer Report 2024
FIFA· 2025-01-31 01:48
Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The global transfer system is crucial for professional football operations worldwide, with significant regulatory changes in 2024 aimed at enhancing player rights and transparency [9][10][11][12][15] - In 2024, international transfer fees for men's professional football reached USD 8.59 billion, marking the second-highest total ever, with a record 22,779 international transfers [19][20] - Women's professional football saw a record spending of USD 15.6 million on international transfer fees, more than doubling the previous year's amount [108][109] Summary by Sections Men's Professional Football - Global spending on international transfer fees reached USD 8.59 billion in 2024, with 1,100 clubs spending and 1,378 clubs receiving transfer fees [19][20] - The number of international transfers set a new record at 22,779, with a 4.4% increase from the previous year [20] - Transfers with fees accounted for 16.2% of all transfers, the highest proportion recorded [20] - The average transfer fee for players aged 24-29 was USD 2.6 million, while the average age of players transferring was 24.6 years [50][51] - Brazilian players led in transfer fees spent, totaling USD 1.19 billion, followed by players from France and Portugal [66] Women's Professional Football - Total spending on international transfer fees reached USD 15.6 million, with 109 clubs spending and 124 clubs receiving fees [108][109] - The number of international transfers increased to 2,284, a 20.8% rise from the previous year [109] - Fixed fees constituted 89.2% of total transfer fees, with 84.6% of transfers involving players out of contract [117][120] - The average transfer fee was USD 78,200, with players aged 18-23 and 24-29 commanding higher fees [134] Amateur Football - The number of transfers in amateur football reached 53,679, a 4.3% increase from the previous year [180] - The average age of amateur players transferring was 22.3 years, with a significant share of U-18 transfers [184] - Clubs from Germany had the most incoming transfers, totaling 7,459, while they also led in outgoing transfers with 3,995 [194][196]
Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players - January 2025 edition
FIFA· 2024-12-24 01:48
Industry Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an industry investment rating [1] Core Viewpoints - The report focuses on regulations governing the status and transfer of players, including contracts, third-party influence, and special provisions for female players and minors [4][7][32] - It emphasizes the importance of maintaining contractual stability between professionals and clubs, with specific rules for terminating contracts and compensation [13][14][17] - The report outlines the procedures for international transfers, including the use of the Transfer Matching System (TMS) and training compensation mechanisms [48][57][79] Third-Party Influence and Ownership - Clubs and players are prohibited from entering agreements with third parties that allow participation in future transfer compensation [19] - Existing agreements must be recorded in TMS by the end of April 2015, with full details of the third party, player, and agreement duration [20] Special Provisions for Female Players - Contracts cannot be invalidated based on pregnancy, adoption, or family leave [8] - Clubs must respect female players' rights related to menstrual health, allowing absence from training or matches with full remuneration [31][521] International Transfers Involving Minors - Minors can only be transferred under specific exceptions, such as transfers within the same country or for academic reasons [34][37] - Clubs must provide adequate football education and living standards for minors [11][35] Training Compensation and Solidarity Mechanism - Training compensation is payable when a player is registered as a professional for the first time or transferred before the age of 23 [79] - The solidarity mechanism requires 5% of transfer compensation to be distributed to clubs involved in the player's training [396] Jurisdiction and Dispute Resolution - FIFA has jurisdiction over employment-related disputes between clubs and players of international dimension [29][57] - The Football Tribunal can impose sanctions for breaches of contract, including registration bans and fines [24][466] Annexes and Additional Provisions - Annexes cover the release of players to association teams, employment of coaches, and international transfer procedures [92][170][208] - Temporary rules address the exceptional situation deriving from the war in Ukraine [269]
Circular 1915_FIFA Compliance Summit 2025
FIFA· 2024-12-21 01:48
Event Overview - The 5th FIFA Compliance Summit will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025 [19] - The event aims to support FIFA's 211 member associations by covering key compliance areas such as compliance programme development, governance, risk management, and internal audit practices [2] - The summit will include presentations and interactive workshops tailored to member associations at various stages of their compliance journeys [2] Event Logistics - The event will be conducted entirely in English with simultaneous interpreting into French and Spanish [3] - FIFA will cover the cost of economy-class travel, visa fees, and accommodation in Rio de Janeiro for the event days [3] - Each member association is invited to send one delegate responsible for compliance matters to attend the event in person [25] Event Programme Highlights Day 1 - 09:00 Official opening by Ednaldo Rodriguez (CBF) and Emilio Garcia Silvero (FIFA) [29] - 09:30 Session on "How to be wildly effective in compliance" by Kristy Grant-Hart [23] - 10:45 Roundtable discussion on "Governance in the sports industry" [33] - 13:30 Workshop on "Future-proof audits – Technology & AI in internal audit" by Anja Zumkeller and Edyta Idzikowska (FIFA) [34] - 16:00 Session on "The Financial Governance Guide" by Christoph Suppiger (FIFA) [30] - 17:00 Closing remarks and group picture [31] - 19:00 Dinner [32] Day 2 - 09:00 Welcome and recap of Day 1 [17] - 09:30 Session on "Beyond the trophy – How good governance drives football excellence" by Mauro Silva (Federação Paulista de Futebol) [8] - 14:30 Workshop on "Goalkeeper's guide to creating a risk management gameplan" by Ken Liddle (FIFA) [9] - 16:00 Feedback session [10] - 16:30 Official closing [18] Additional Information - A formal invitation detailing registration, travel, and accommodation arrangements will follow [20] - For questions, contact Zelin Xu, Independent Committees & Legal Projects Manager, at compliancesummit@fifa.org [26]
Football Agents Report 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly provide an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - FIFA aims to enhance transparency in the football transfer system through the annual report on football agents, which includes an analysis of agent activities, licensing systems, and relevant updates [5][6] - In 2024, the total service fees for club agents in international transfers for male professional players amounted to USD 709.6 million, marking a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 but still the second-highest total ever recorded [7] - For female professional players, club agents earned just under USD 3.1 million in service fees in 2024, representing a growth of over 2.2 times compared to 2023 and more than six times the level in 2020 [8] Summary by Sections Overview - The report provides an extensive analysis of football agents' activities in international transfers, licensing systems, and updates relevant to football agents [5] Licensing System - FIFA received 19,827 licensing applications in 2024, with 10,887 individuals taking the exam and a pass rate of 40.4% [13] - 1,606 investigations were opened regarding potential non-compliance with eligibility requirements, with approximately 17% leading to license application rejections [14] - A total of 2,616 licenses were provisionally suspended on 1 October 2024, primarily due to non-payment of fees and failure to comply with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements [25][27] Agents in Men's Professional Football - The total spending on club agent service fees reached USD 709.6 million in 2024, a decrease of 20.2% from 2023 [43] - Club agents were involved in 2,185 international transfers, a 6.7% increase from 2023 [45] - UEFA clubs accounted for 85.4% of total spending on club agent service fees in international transfers worldwide [54] Agents in Women's Professional Football - Clubs in women's professional football spent just under USD 3.1 million on club agents in 2024, with a record 184 transfers involving club agents [92] - The number of transfers with player agents increased by 34.5% compared to 2023, reaching 515 transfers, which represents 22.6% of all international transfers in women's football [103] Methodology - The report analyzes international transfers of professional football players from 1 January 2024 to 4 December 2024, using data extracted from the Transfer Matching System (TMS) [110]
The Best FIFA Men’s Goalkeeper 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Emiliano Martínez is recognized as the top goalkeeper with a scoring point of 26, followed by Ederson with 16 points and Unai Simón with 13 points [4][6] - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Emiliano Martínez among various voting parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans [4][6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections - **Voting Results**: Emiliano Martínez received the highest points from coaches (518), captains (529), media (512), and fans (515,903) [4] - **Country Representation**: Emiliano Martínez represents Argentina, Ederson represents Brazil, and Unai Simón represents Spain, showcasing a diverse representation in the top rankings [6] - **Voting Breakdown**: The voting breakdown shows that Emiliano Martínez consistently received first-place votes across multiple countries, indicating widespread recognition of his performance [7][8]
The Best FIFA Men’s Coach 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
FIFA Men's Coach Voting Results - Carlo Ancelotti ranked first with 595 points from coaches, 573 points from captains, 585 points from media, and 910,737 points from fans, totaling 26 scoring points [4] - Xabi Alonso ranked second with 395 points from coaches, 578 points from captains, 476 points from media, and 831,389 points from fans, totaling 22 scoring points [4] - Pep Guardiola ranked third with 301 points from coaches, 356 points from captains, 217 points from media, and 419,960 points from fans, totaling 10 scoring points [4] Top 5 FIFA Men's Coaches by Country - Carlo Ancelotti from Italy ranked first with 26 scoring points [6] - Xabi Alonso from Spain ranked second with 22 scoring points [6] - Pep Guardiola from Spain ranked third with 10 scoring points [6] - Luis de la Fuente from Spain ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [6] - Lionel Scaloni from Argentina ranked fifth with 5 scoring points [6] Voting Breakdown by Country Captains - Captains from various countries voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top three choices, with Ancelotti receiving the most first-place votes [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Media Voting Results - Media representatives from different countries also voted for Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Pep Guardiola as their top choices, with Ancelotti receiving the highest number of first-place votes [19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Ranking Summary - Alyssa Naeher ranked first with 26 scoring points [26] - Cata Coll ranked second with 22 scoring points [26] - Mary Earps ranked third with 11 scoring points [26] - Ann-Katrin Berger ranked fourth with 9 scoring points [26] - Ayaka Yamashita ranked fifth with 4 scoring points [26] Voting Breakdown - Alyssa Naeher received 594 points from coaches, 530 points from captains, 598 points from media, and 267,022 points from fans [3] - Cata Coll received 458 points from coaches, 456 points from captains, 523 points from media, and 301,745 points from fans [3] - Mary Earps received 288 points from coaches, 329 points from captains, 139 points from media, and 145,335 points from fans [3] Voting Results by Country - Captains from various countries voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in different orders [5][6][7][12][13][14] - Coaches from different countries also voted for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps in varying sequences [8][9][15][16][20][27] - Media representatives from multiple countries cast their votes for Alyssa Naeher, Cata Coll, and Mary Earps [10][11][17][18][19][21]
The Best FIFA Women’s Player 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Investment Rating - The report provides an investment rating for the FIFA Women's Player industry, highlighting key players and their performance metrics [4][27]. Core Insights - Aitana Bonmatí is ranked first with a scoring point of 52, followed by Barbra Banda with 39 points and Caroline Graham Hansen with 37 points, indicating a competitive landscape among top players [4][27]. - The voting results from various countries show a diverse range of preferences, with Aitana Bonmatí receiving significant recognition across multiple regions [6][7]. - The report emphasizes the importance of media, coaches, and fans in the voting process, reflecting a comprehensive evaluation of player performance [6][28]. Summary by Sections Player Rankings - Aitana Bonmatí leads the rankings with 52 points, followed by Barbra Banda and Caroline Graham Hansen with 39 and 37 points respectively [4][27]. - The scoring points are calculated based on votes from coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing a multi-faceted evaluation system [4][27]. Voting Results - The voting results indicate a strong preference for Aitana Bonmatí, who received votes from various countries, demonstrating her global appeal [6][7]. - The report includes detailed voting breakdowns from different countries, highlighting the international nature of the awards [6][7]. Media Influence - Media votes play a crucial role in the overall scoring, with various media representatives contributing to the evaluation of players [28][29]. - The report outlines how media perceptions can influence player rankings and public opinion [28][29].
The Best FIFA Women’s Coach 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Voting Results - Emma Hayes ranked first with 545 points from coaches, 634 points from captains, 584 points from media, and 162,577 points from fans, totaling 23 scoring points [4] - Jonatan Giráldez ranked second with 465 points from coaches, 404 points from captains, 452 points from media, and 252,713 points from fans, totaling 20 scoring points [4] - Arthur Elias ranked third with 170 points from coaches, 122 points from captains, 159 points from media, and 252,796 points from fans, totaling 13 scoring points [4] Voting Breakdown by Country - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from captains across multiple countries, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, and England [7][8][9] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from captains in countries such as Argentina, Spain, and Denmark [7][8][9] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from captains in countries like Angola, Burkina Faso, and France [7][8][9] Voting Breakdown by Media - Emma Hayes received strong media support from countries such as Australia, Austria, and Azerbaijan [18][19][20] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant media votes from countries like Croatia, Denmark, and Germany [18][19][20] - Sonia Bompastor received notable media votes from countries such as Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, and Cambodia [18][19][20] Voting Breakdown by Coaches - Emma Hayes received the most first-place votes from coaches in countries such as Afghanistan, Andorra, and Australia [13][14][15] - Jonatan Giráldez received significant support from coaches in countries like Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belgium [13][14][15] - Sonia Bompastor received notable votes from coaches in countries such as Cabo Verde, Comoros, and Congo [13][14][15]
The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2024
FIFA· 2024-12-20 01:48
Investment Rating - The report does not provide a specific investment rating for the industry Core Insights - Vinícius Jr emerged as the top player in the FIFA Men's Player voting, receiving a total of 48 scoring points, followed by Rodri with 43 points and Jude Bellingham with 37 points [3][5] - The voting results reflect a diverse range of players from various countries, indicating a competitive landscape in the football industry [5][6] - The voting process involved multiple parties, including coaches, captains, media, and fans, showcasing the collaborative nature of player recognition in the industry [6][7] Summary by Relevant Sections Voting Results - Vinícius Jr ranked first with 48 points, followed by Rodri (43 points) and Jude Bellingham (37 points) [3][5] - The voting included contributions from coaches, captains, media, and fans, highlighting the multifaceted evaluation of player performance [6][7] Player Recognition - The report emphasizes the significance of player recognition in the football industry, with Vinícius Jr receiving widespread acclaim across various voting categories [3][5] - The results indicate a strong fan engagement, particularly with Vinícius Jr receiving over 1 million votes from fans [3][5]