FIFA Global Transfer Report 2024

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]