What you need to know
Players are the most important resource in football
The physical and mental wellbeing of players must be considered paramount and reflected in their working conditions. Conditions and interpretations will vary by region, but players must be priority.
There is no single model or solution
There is no single formula to achieve fair conditions across the world. There is a fundamental role for FIFPRO to negotiate and work towards global minimum standards at the international level and ensure these are met.
'Professionalism' is more than just a word
It is not enough to have the term 'professionalism' interpreted and applied by name only. For major international tournaments, there must be standard playing conditions.

David Broukal: "A minimum wage will benefit many footballers in Czechia"
FIFPRO and Czech player union CAFH are on the verge of finalising important revisions of the standard player contract and national dispute resolution committee (NDRC) in Czechia. David Broukal, a defender for SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice, explains how the upcoming revisions would benefit him and his fellow players in the country.

Latest case studies and player stories
Costa Rica Women’s World Cup collective agreement: An inspiration for Latin America and beyond
Ahead of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Costa Rican union successfully negotiated a collective agreement on rights and duties for the women’s national team similar to the one already achieved in 2014 for the men’s national side.
