Supporting Footballers and Player Unions Worldwide

FIFPRO: Football Players Worldwide

FIFPRO is the global representative organisation for professional footballers, made up of over 70 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.

Collective FIFPRO

Supporting Players Worldwide

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Contact your national player association.

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

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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.  

Women's Player Summit Education

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

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

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

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

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

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

Join Your National Player Association Today

Joining a player union unlocks many benefits for professional footballers. Through the power of the collective via 70 national player associations, men’s and women’s footballers around the world can stand together with one common voice – supporting each other to push for positive change in their industry.

Footballers Unfiltered | All Episodes

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Marshall Munetsi: Season 2 Episode 3

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Lucy Bronze: Season 2 Episode 2

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Jackson Irvine: Season 2 Episode 1

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Best of Season One: Footballers Unfiltered

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Sara Bjork Gunnarsdottir: Season 1 Episode 5

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Molly Bartrip: Season 1 Episode 4

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Josh Cavallo: Season 1 Episode 3

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Samir Arab: Season 1 Episode 2

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Giorgio Chiellini: Season 1 Episode 1

We Are The Players

Latest Player Videos

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Aitana Bonmati on World 11 win

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Cole Palmer on World 11 win

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Alessia Russo on World 11 win

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Alexia Putellas on World 11 win

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Leah Williamson on World 11 win

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Chloe Kelly on World 11 win

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Ona Batlle on World 11 win

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Marshall Munetsi on Global Player Council

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Rasheedat Ajibade shares advice for next generation of players

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Molly Bartrip on players working with a psychologist

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Jackson Irvine on player unions

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Lucy Staniforth on dealing with injuries

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Lucy Bronze on Global Player Council

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Chinyelu Asher on fake agents

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Anna Patten: Quickfire Questions

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Elena Linari on record Women's EURO prize money

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Rachel Corsie: Quickfire Questions

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Caroline Weir shares advice for footballers with big dreams

Player-Centric Knowledge

Player IQ

This player-focused knowledge centre aims to shape decisions in the football industry to improve footballers' world of work.

Player Workload Monitoring

FIFPRO's and Football Benchmark's analytical tool illustrates workload and match scheduling across football.

High-Performance Advisory Network

A platform for elite performance coaches to drive discussion and provide expert feedback on player workload and performance technology.

Player Performance Data

The football industry has the obligation to uphold data protection rights, its transparent use, and fair player-participation in its commercial use.

Data-Driven Reports

Access FIFPRO's extensive library of reports – from workload analysis to workplace safety.

Data-Driven Reports

2025 Mens Workload Report 2

2024/25 Men's Player Workload Monitoring Report

Player Workload Safeguards

Minimum Player Workload Safeguards

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2024 Women's Player Workload Monitoring Report

Competitive European Football Industry

A Competitive European Football Industry: EU Institutional Term 2024-2029

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New Maternity Protections for Professional Women’s Players

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2024 Men's Player Workload Monitoring Report

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African Player Workload Report

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Postpartum Return to Play Guide

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Workplace Safety Report