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Hundreds of women footballers are leaving the game in the 20s, before they have reached their potential, according to our report based on a survey of 3,500 players
Only 9.4 percent of female players globally are aged 29 and over.
Of those still playing, 90 percent are considering ending their career earlier to find a better-paid job or start a family, among other reasons.
Only 9.4 percent of female players globally are aged 29 and over.
Of those still playing, 90 percent are considering ending their career earlier to find a better-paid job or start a family, among other reasons.
FIFPRO surveyed players with their national team or in the first division of national championships including those in England, France, Germany, Sweden and the United States.
The survey and report, carried out with the University of Manchester, also covers pay, tournament prize money, education, childcare, discrimination and match-fixing.
