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The global union for professional football players. Defending the rights and interests of 70,000 players via our network of national associations.

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“I believe that you can be more than a professional athlete.” Finnish goalkeeper Milla-Maj Majasaari takes us behind the scenes as she begins a master’s degree in Women’s Football Management via @ThePFABusiness while continuing her playing career. 🎓⚽️
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José María Giménez dejó el colegio a los 17 años cuando le resultaba demasiado difícil compaginar los estudios con el fútbol. Años más tarde, el central de @Uruguay ha vuelto a los estudios para completar su educación secundaria gracias al programa organizado por el sindicato de futbolistas @Mutual_Uru. Leer: fifpro.org/es/articulos/2026…
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“Studying helps you on the pitch and in everyday life.” @Uruguay defender Jose Maria Gimenez left school at 17. Years later, he's returned to complete his secondary education through @Mutual_Uru. 🔗 Read his story: fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…
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The latest updates from player unions around the world ⤵️

The Weekly Round-Up: Important new research, protecting players, and more

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What is life really like as a professional women’s footballer? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us 👇
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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Where you play can dramatically affect your experience as a professional footballer. Newcastle United and Wales defender @LoisJoel_ reflects on regional differences in pay, contracts and working conditions in women's football, as highlighted in FIFPRO's Global Employment Report.
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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What does the average professional women’s footballer look like in 2026 compared with 2017? FIFPRO’s Global Employment Report provides a snapshot.
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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Better conditions give players the opportunity to focus on football and perform at their best.   In light of FIFPRO’s 2026 Global Employment Report, Guatemala captain @AnaluMartinz20 reflects on the progress she has seen in the women’s game.
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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FIFPRO’s Global Employment Report found that almost half of the women's players surveyed have considered leaving football early. The three most-cited reasons: 💰 Financial reasons – 59% 🧠 Psychological stress – 46% ⚖️ Better work-life balance – 39% Players need the conditions and security to build sustainable careers.
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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FIFPRO’s latest Global Employment Report found that 57% of professional women’s players surveyed have struggled with their mental health. Of those, half were not provided with supportive resources by their club. Millie Bright explains why clubs need to create a consistent, supportive environment where players feel comfortable speaking up.
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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Global averages don’t tell the whole story. Where a player plays can dramatically affect their pay, security and working conditions. Explore the 2026 FIFPRO Global Employment Report, hear directly from players and discover what needs to change next. fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Women's players considering leaving game early for financial and mental health reasons, FIFPRO...

The 2026 FIFPRO Global Employment Report: Working Conditions in Women's Football is the most extensive review of pay and working conditions in the women’s game since 2017, drawing on a survey and...

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There has been progress. The proportion of players considering leaving football to start a family has fallen from 47% in 2017 to 19% in 2026. The report highlights global maternity regulations as an example of how regulatory intervention can positively affect careers.
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🧠 57% of players surveyed have struggled with their mental health. Half of those players weren’t provided with mental-health support by their club. And 46% of players considering leaving football early cite psychological stress, up from 13% in 2017.
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📉 Around 4 in 5 players either aren’t provided with a pension or don’t know if they have one. Just 13% say their club provides them with a pension.
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📅 Only 66% of players are paid for all 12 months of the year. And 24% of players receiving football income have experienced late or incomplete payments in the last two seasons.
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💰 Average monthly club pay has risen from around $816* in 2017 to $2,601 in 2026. But the 2026 median is $1,669 – and average monthly earnings range from $6,450 in North America to just $480 in Africa. *Adjusted for inflation, 2026
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Women’s football is growing. But are players’ working conditions keeping pace? FIFPRO surveyed 791 players across 40 countries for its new Global Employment Report. Here’s what they told us ↴
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“There are so many young people looking at us as examples. That’s something I don’t take lightly.” @GothamFC's Ryan Campbell and Andrea Kitahata on mental health and using their platforms for good. fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/…

Ryan Campbell, Andrea Kitahata turning tragedy into a commitment to mental health | World Mental...

For Gotham FC team-mates Andrea Kitahata and Ryan Campbell, mental health advocacy is deeply personal.

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Andrea Kitahata and Ryan Campbell lost their Stanford team-mate Katie Meyer to suicide in 2022. This #WorldMentalHealthDay, they reflect on how that experience shaped their commitment to mental health advocacy and supporting others ❤️
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“When I was feeling at my worst, I was probably the loudest and happiest person in the changing room.” This #WorldMentalHealthDay, Cillin Gilmour shares why struggling isn’t always visible and why players shouldn’t wait until breaking point to ask for help. 🔗 fifpro.org/en/articles/2026/… @PFA_NI
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