While 49 percent said they have “an idea” or “a few interests” that they might pursue, 18 percent said they did not know, the survey found. Only 33 percent said they were “confident” about their career path when they stop playing.
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Sixty-seven percent of footballers unsure of second career path, FIFPRO survey finds
SHAPING OUR FUTURE: SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
Goal number 2 of the 2021 FIFPRO Shaping our Future report – sustainable growth – aims to continue to create an ever-growing economic and social impact through the game that is enjoyed by so many around the globe.
Coronavirus shutdown: sharp rise in players reporting depression symptoms
The number of professional footballers reporting anxiety and depression symptoms has risen sharply since measures to reduce the spread of the coronavirus Covid-19 caused the suspension of professional football activities, a survey by FIFPRO and Amsterdam University Medical Centers has found. Notably, the percentage of professional footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled.
Chris Mannella supports Pride campaign: “The least I can do is stand with them”
Canadian soccer player Chris Mannella states that everyone within the football industry has a part to play in creating a secure environment for the LGBTQ+ community, including the task of education and awareness.
When the salary cap doesn’t fit
“Human rights present an opportunity for player unions”
Francis Awaritefe is the chair of Professional Footballers Australia and a FIFPRO Board Member. On the occasion of International Labour Day, the former Socceroo turned lawyer shares his opinion on the rights of professional footballers.
Raising Our Game in Malaysia: Women players join union
Reaching your potential as a women footballer in Malaysia is a struggle – the national championship lasts barely three weeks.
FIFPRO and ECA develop guidelines on player health protection
Clubs and player unions through their representative bodies – ECA and FIFPRO – have developed international guidelines on player health protection during the emergency calendar of football competitions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.