FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency 2nd Edition
Apply now for the 2nd Edition of the Executive Programme in Football Agency taking place from April until June 2025.
Programme Overview
After the success of the first edition, FIFA is launching a second edition of the Executive Programme in Football Agency. This programme aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory, commercial and institutional aspects relating to agency matters in football.
The football agent industry has gained ground since FIFA first introduced regulations back in the 90s. New at the time was the requirement to engage only with highly qualified professionals able to adequately represent and protect their clients' interests. This was particularly important for football players in the transfer market.
FIFA's Executive Programme in Football Agency offers a practical and personalised learning approach based on solid theory and research, combined with practical sessions, all taught by highly reputable specialists.
The goal of the programme is not to prepare candidates for the football agent exam required under the new regulations to, but to provide elite education on football agency matters to professionals in the industry. The programe focuses on fostering professionalism, ethical practices and effectiveness in the football industry across the globe, which is crucial to the good functioning of the international transfer system. This program again shows FIFA's dedication to promote education among football stakeholders, in particular football agents - so that this great sport can continue to unite the world.
The football agent industry has gained ground since FIFA first introduced regulations back in the 90s. New at the time was the requirement to engage only with highly qualified professionals able to adequately represent and protect their clients' interests. This was particularly important for football players in the transfer market.
FIFA's Executive Programme in Football Agency offers a practical and personalised learning approach based on solid theory and research, combined with practical sessions, all taught by highly reputable specialists.
The goal of the programme is not to prepare candidates for the football agent exam required under the new regulations to, but to provide elite education on football agency matters to professionals in the industry. The programe focuses on fostering professionalism, ethical practices and effectiveness in the football industry across the globe, which is crucial to the good functioning of the international transfer system. This program again shows FIFA's dedication to promote education among football stakeholders, in particular football agents - so that this great sport can continue to unite the world.
Who can apply
- Football agents
- Former professional players
- Managers/Sporting Directors
- Football professionals
Requirements
- Understanding of the football transfer system
- Working experience in football of at least 3 years
- Availability to participate in all modules at the stipulated dates and times
- Prepare to participate in practical cases
- Professional working capacity in English
Please find further information about the programme in the attached brochure in the Documents section below.
About FIFA
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.
Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.
We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.
We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami and Paris, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Documents
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