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FIFPRO

FIFPRO is the World Governing Body for Players. As a recognised member of FIFPRO the PFA Northern Ireland are able to lean on this world union organisation for support.

Being able to sit around a table with 72 other associations brings many advantages. It allows us to share what is happening in our local game and tap into the knowledge and expertise of other associations.

FIFPRO undertake many studies and run projects all over the world which we are privileged to be able to share with our members.

We will frequently update this page with those findings in the Men and Women’s game.

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2024/25 Men’s Player Workload Monitoring Report

The report highlights the burden on men’s players involved in multiple international tournaments that endangers their welfare, performance and career prospects.

Read the report here

2023/24 Men’s Player Workload Monitoring Report

You can read the report here

Why it’s time to talk about disordered eating in football

One in five women’s players experienced disordered eating over a 12-month period, according to a survey of footballers participating in a FIFPRO-led study tracking their health. Dr Alex Culvin, FIFPRO’s Head of Strategy and Research for Women’s Football, discusses what the football industry can do to address the issue.

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Dr Alex Culvin, former player and Head of Strategy and Research in Women's Football at FIFPRO

PROJECT ACL

FIFPRO, PFA England, Nike & Leeds Beckett University launch project to reduce ACL injuries in women’s football. Read more by clicking the box below

FIFPRO, PFA England, Nike & Leeds Beckett University launch project to reduce ACL injuries in women’s football – FIFPRO World Players’ Union

The partners of ‘Project ACL’ will work proactively with clubs and players in the FA Women’s Super League (FA WSL) to better understand their current working environment, identify best practice and provide solutions to support the reduction of ACL injuries.

GLOBAL PLAYER COUNCIL

FIFPRO has relaunched its Global Player Council (GPC), bringing together 37 men’s and women’s footballers from across the world to ensure player voices are central to decisions shaping the future of the game. Ream more by clicking the box below

FIFPRO relaunches Global Player Council to keep footballers at the heart of decision-making – FIFPRO World Players’ Union

Players on the council include World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister, Women’s World Cup winner and Olympic champion Crystal Dunn, five-time Women’s Champions League winner Lucy Bronze and players who have captained their national team such as Chris Wood, Jackson Irvine, Caroline Weir, Elena Linari and Wataru Endo.