Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players - January 2025 edition

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]