FIFA International Player Transfer Course

The Course

More than 20,000 professional players (men and women) every year move across 5,000 clubs from different countries. The international transfer process, although largely simplified by FIFA in recent years to facilitate its implementation in an expedited manner, still demands knowledge of the transfer system, including the different stages and aspects of international transfers. The FIFA International Player Transfer Course is designed especially for people who operate or will be carrying out international transfers. It provides a short but in-depth analysis of the different aspects of the processes involved while offering a practical and hands-on approach.


Who is it for

Why should I apply?

Who can apply?

The FIFA International Player Transfer Course is designed for any club or member association manager/TMS manager who operates and manages international transfers, regardless of their actual position or academic background. It is also aimed at anyone who is planning to work in this specific area or is interested in doing so.

Requirements

No previous experience is necessary, although familiarity with the current international transfer system is helpful for the participant to get the most out of the course. A good command of English and basic computer skills are necessary to participate in the course.

The Program

The FIFA International Player Transfer Course includes lectures and practical exercises and is delivered in one module over three full days at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland.

Day 1 - Status of players, registration and employment contracts

a. The legal framework: the FIFA RSTP b. Status of players and their registration I c. Status of players and their registration II d. Employment contracts in football: key principles e. TPO & TPI clauses f. International transfer of minors g. The FIFA Football Tribunal

Day 2 - Transfer Initiation and Technicalities

a. The role of the agent and agent’s obligations b. Transfer agreements I c. Transfer agreements II d. Executing and registering a transfer via TMS e. TMS registration issues and rectification

Day 3 - Training rewards, Clearing House and amateur player transfers

a. FIFA training rewards: solidarity mechanism and training compensation I b. FIFA training rewards: solidarity mechanism and training compensation II c. The FIFA Clearing House (structure & operations) I d. The FIFA Clearing House (operations & issue rectification) II e. Amateur and futsal registration and transfers f. Participants’ presentations

Contact

Any questions related to the FIFA International Player Transfer Course can be addressed to: Legal Strategic Projects’ Team Email: legal.strategic.projects@fifa.org