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FIFPRO: Football Players Worldwide

FIFPRO is the global representative organisation for professional footballers, made up of 68 national player unions and representing over 70,000 players worldwide.

As a trade union, FIFPRO defends and advances players’ rights, welfare and working conditions, engaging with governing bodies, leagues and other stakeholders to ensure players’ voices are heard and respected.

FIFPRO also provides research, legal support and collective action on issues like workload, health, equality and career development.

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2026 FIFPRO World 11 winners revealed

FIFPRO World 11: How does the player voting work?

Who is in the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11?

Who is in the 2026 FIFPRO Women's World 11?

"Nothing beats being voted for by other players" – Why World 11 is one of football’s most special awards

Five world champions targeting the 2026 FIFPRO Men's World 11

Five World Cup stars who could make 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World 11 debut

Football's working time gap: Why social dialogue, not the courtroom, should write the rules for the post-2030 calendar

Cristian Arano: "I reported the non-payment knowing it would set a precedent in Bolivia"

Donny van Iperen: CAS ruling highlights importance of player insurance protection

FIFPRO at MozFest: Why online abuse must have real-life consequences

Players' experiences highlight gulf in women’s football working conditions across Europe

FIFPRO Asia/Oceania publishes annual report highlighting growth, player advocacy and impact across 2025/26

Women’s Football Management MSc: Milla-Maj Majasaari on preparing for life beyond the pitch

Josema Gimenez: I put my embarrassment aside and said, ‘I want to learn’

Women's players considering leaving game early for financial and mental health reasons, FIFPRO report finds

Dr Alex Culvin on 2026 FIFPRO Global Employment Report

Millie Bright: Players need mental health support without judgement

Staff and leadership from across Asia/Oceania gather in Kuala Lumpur for inaugural Communications Workshop

Cillin Gilmour: Why counselling is the best thing I’ve ever done for myself

Ryan Campbell, Andrea Kitahata turning tragedy into a commitment to mental health

FIFPRO Europe joins the Live Content Coalition to fight piracy in the sports and cultural sectors

Player union voices join UEFA Women in Football Leadership Programme

Day 3 UEFA Women In Football Leadership Programme 2026 Seminar III (1)

FIFPRO CNA sets out regional strategy at General Assembly

Andrews Tetteh: "Football gave me a platform – now I want to give something back"

How Malta's player union turned medical screening into a player-focused programme

Miles Robinson: "When players stand together, anything can be changed"

FIFPRO and Cleveland Clinic close Peak Performance & Health Summit with commitment to deepen networks and collaboration

FIFPRO Asia/Oceania recognised for driving gender equality in football

Player health takes centre stage at FIFPRO x Cleveland Clinic summit

Magdalena Rukavina: "Speaking up is how we improve women's football"

FIFPRO performance experts meet ahead of London health summit

'Our greatest reward': How Tous Au Foot continues to change lives

FIFPRO Europe Board meets Commissioner Micallef and EU policymakers in Brussels to advance player priorities and future of European football

'Players are being forced into survival mode': SYNAFOC calls for salary talks in Cameroon

FIFPRO Global Board appoints Stephane Burchkalter as new Secretary General

FIFPRO Europe launches new analysis: Protecting the infrastructure behind football’s global economy

Will Vaulks: "Turning awareness into action saves lives"

CONMEBOL and FIFPRO join forces for a more inclusive game free from discrimination

Project ACL study highlights gaps in player support

Earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia spark solidarity among footballers: "It was impossible not to get involved"

Deyna Castellanos: “It was important to ensure aid reached the right places”

Voting opens for players to decide 2026 FIFPRO World 11

FIFPRO South America and FAP open new headquarters in Paraguay

FIFPRO South America makes progress on regional agenda and strengthens institutional structure in Asuncion

Measuring the impact: How FIFPRO research is examining heading and brain health

Players in Korea Republic call for stronger heat protections after alarming survey

"We were not footballers anymore – we were surviving": Kenyan players on being stranded in Indonesia

United Athletes helping footballers prepare for life beyond the pitch through OFF PLAY

PFA's first women's pre-season camp gives out-of-contract players somewhere to belong

Keyly Peralta and SAFAP win landmark case for women's football in Peru

'Idrettslivet': How Norway's player union is helping athletes build life beyond sport

Portuguese player union empowering footballers to lead change on and off the pitch

PFA Scotland's new training camp gives free agents a team again

APPI and KEFWA help stranded Kenyan footballers return home from Indonesia

French football strengthens player protections through landmark collective agreements

The players' union and the Venezuelan football community rally to support earthquake victims

Greek union helping players stay match-ready with specialised training camp

How landmark CAS ruling sets new precedent for pregnant footballers

What the FIFPRO and FIFA agreement means for players

FIFA and FIFPRO sign landmark agreement to usher in new era of collaboration and player representation in global football governance

Supporting Players Worldwide

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From concussion management to mental health, see how FIFPRO and member unions safeguard players.

Health Initiatives

Looking for trusted legal advice? While we encourage players to reach out to their national association first, FIFPRO's legal team can be contacted HERE.

FIFPRO Legal

FIFPRO and player unions offer footballers opportunities to develop their skills beyond the pitch.

Development and Impact

Being a professional footballer should not be considered an obstacle for those who wish to start a family. Understand your rights.

Maternity and Postpartum

FIFPRO and its member unions are distributing the Red Button app to footballers to fight against match-fixing.

Combatting Match-Fixing

Know your rights as a worker when it comes to contracts and non-payment.

Contract Guidance

Learn more about how FIFPRO and player unions help create a safer workplace for footballers.

Workplace Safety

The congested match calendar and dangerous workload of elite-level footballers is putting players' health and career at risk.

Player Workload

World 11 Player Videos

Lucy Bronze makes World 11 history

Aitana Bonmati on World 11 win

Alessia Russo on World 11 win

Claudia Pina on World 11 win

Ella Toone on World 11 win

Irene Paredes on World 11 win

Vitinha on World 11 win

Hannah Hampton receives World 11 trophy

Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe receive World 11 trophies

Nuno Mendes on World 11 win

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