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PFA NI player protection

Injured?
Your next move
matters.

Practical guidance and financial protection designed for players when football puts life on pause.

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INJURY SUPPORT ✦ MEDICAL EXPENSES ✦ PERSONAL ACCIDENT COVER ✦ HELP WHEN IT MATTERS
Know your cover

Protection that plays the full 90.

Choose a benefit to see how the current amateur player policy can support eligible members.

CURRENT POLICY BENEFIT

Up to £7,500

Medical expenses

Support towards eligible accidental medical expenses following a covered football injury, subject to a £100 excess.

Policy effective 12 February 2026 to 11 February 2027. Terms, exclusions and eligibility apply.
Professional player cover

Professional cover from £360 per year.

Covering up to £9,000 of eligible injury costs is also available.

The Standard Players Contract

Your club has responsibilities.

Under the new Professional Standard Players Contract, clubs have a legal obligation to cover all injury costs.

PFA NI has worked with clubs to help them secure injury insurance cover at a reasonable cost.

If you are unsure where you stand, speak directly to the PFA NI team. We can help you understand your position and the next steps.

info@pfani.com ↗ 07736 967878 ↗
Premiums, cover, eligibility, exclusions and policy terms may vary. Contact PFA NI for current details.
Amateur membership

Get covered.
Stay in the game.

NIFL CHAMPIONSHIP

£12.50 /month

Amateur membership for Championship players, with access to PFA NI support services and the insurance scheme.

Join through the player portal ↗
NAFL & NIWFA

£12.50 /month

Amateur membership for NAFL and NIWFA members, bringing player support closer to every level of the game.

Join through the player portal ↗
Under 18 Amateurs

PFA Junior Membership

£46
per year
  • £7,500 injury cover
  • PFA perks
  • Nutrition advice
  • Welfare support
  • Education support & more
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Cover, eligibility, exclusions and policy terms apply.

The important details

Straight answers.
No extra time.

Adult and junior amateur members subscribing to the PFA NI Personal Accident Insurance scheme. Cover and eligibility remain subject to the policy terms.
At home or away fixtures, organised training, team-organised social activity and direct travel to and from away fixtures as part of an organised party. Specific travel exclusions apply.
Tell PFA NI as soon as possible before arranging private treatment. We will explain the claim route, required information and whether prior approval is needed.
No. Eligibility, exclusions, evidence, excesses, limits and approval requirements apply. The insurer determines cover.
When you need us

Don’t face an injury
on your own.

Speak to PFA NI before arranging private treatment so we can guide you through the correct process.

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Claims guide

How to make
a claim.

01 Download a claim form Download and complete the personal accident and illness claim form.
02 Download a witness statement Ask a relevant witness to complete the statement with details of the incident.
03 Book a doctor referral Email kathy@sportsmedicineni.com or call 028 9019 0290.
04 Check your policy number If you do not have your specific policy number, contact info@pfani.com.
05 Send your completed documents Email your completed claim form and witness statement to info@pfani.com.
06 Or lodge your claim online You can also lodge a claim directly through the PFA NI Player Portal.
Download claim form Download witness statement
Download the visual claim guide ↓
div class=”pi-price”> NAFL & NIWFA

£12.50 /month

Amateur membership for NAFL and NIWFA members, bringing player support closer to every level of the game.

Join through the player portal ↗