FIFPro to unveil new mental health research

Injuries in women’s professional football

The previous three Women World Cup tournaments show a clear trend of a steady increase in the mean number of injuries per match. T Read more

Mortality due to heart-related problems among footballers

In his latest blog - Mortality due to heart-related problems among professional footballers -, FIFPro Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vi Read more

Factors contributing to mental illness

During 2013, the World Players' Union (FIFPro) – the voice of more than 65,000 professional footballers worldwide – conducted Read more

Blog: players' perspective on World Cup heat

During the year preceding the 2014 World Cup, the World Players' Union FIFPro – representing more than 65,000 professional footb Read more

Blog: after season detraining period

Nine of the 11 players of the latest 2013 FIFA FIFPro World XI were active at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Prior to this event, t Read more

Blog: Hip osteoarthritis in retired footballers

As the new season is getting underway, FIFPro and its Chief Medical Officer Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge also kick off a new series of Read more

Concerns ahead as players feel the heat

Ahead of this weekend's World Cup matches in Fortaleza and Manaus, FIFPro is concerned the players are not receiving adequate Read more

Status of pre-competition medical assessment

Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge, FIFPro's Chief Medical Officer, discusses the current status of the pre-competition medical assessments t Read more

Blog: Altitude and professional football

  In his new blog, FIFPro’s Health and Safety Advisor, Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge, discusses playing football at altitude. Read more

Concussion in football: player's health and safety first

Following three high-profile incidents involving English Premier League players, FIFPro's medical advisor, Dr. Vincent Gouttebage, Read more

Ankle pain and impairment after a football career

The rate of knee osteoarthritis among former professional football players was found to be high. Analogously, the question arises Read more

Mental and psychosocial state in professional football

In his new blog, Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge discusses mental health conditions in football and how they are related to injury occurre Read more

Knee osteoarthritis, a concern for footballers

In his new blog, Dr. Vincent Gouttebarge discusses the risks of serious knee problems that professional footballers endure during Read more

Research: artificial turf versus natural grass

FIFPro requested doctor Vincent Gouttebarge - Master’s degree in Human Movement Sciences and a PhD degree in Medicine, with spec Read more

Vincent Gouttebarge: ‘Modest pro’ turned scientist

‘Only a few scientific studies have been done about the long-term social-medical problems that arise as a consequence of a caree Read more