FIFA FOOTBALL AGENT REGULATIONS
Which of the following is one of the core objectives of the football transfer system?
Protecting contractual stability between professional players and clubs.
Encourage the training of young players;
Protect minors.
Which of the following is one of the core objectives of the football transfer system?
Promote a spirit of solidarity between elite and grassroots football.
Maintain competitive balance.
Ensure the regularity of sporting competitions
What is one of the objectives of regulating the occupation of Football Agent?
Raising and setting minimum professional and ethical standards for Football Agents.
Ensuring the quality of the service provided by Football Agents to Clients at fair and reasonable service fees that are uniformly applicable.
Limiting conflicts of interest to protect Clients from unethical conduct.
What is one of the objectives of regulating the occupation of Football Agent?
Improving financial and administrative transparency
Protecting players who lack experience or information relating to the football transfer system.
Enhancing contractual stability between players, coaches and clubs.
To what extent do these regulations apply within the international transfer system?
To all Representation Agreements with an international dimension.
Any conduct connected to an international transfer or international Transaction.
Under what circumstance will a Representation Agreement have an international dimension?
It governs Football Agent Services related to a Specified Transaction inconnection with an international transfer.
A move of a coach to a club affiliated to a different member association from that of their previous employer or to another member association than that of their previous employer.
Under what circumstance will a Representation Agreement have an international dimension?
It governs Football Agent Services related to more than one Specified Transaction, one of which is connected to an international transfer.
A move of a coach to a club affiliated to a different member association from that of their previous employer or to another member association.
Which regulations apply if the conduct is related to a national transfer/national transaction or a Representation Agreement not involving Specified Transactions for an international transfer?
National football agent regulations of where the client is registered or domiciled.
What do the national football agent regulations cover, and to what agreements do they apply?
They apply to Representation Agreements without an international dimension within the jurisdiction of relevant member associations
How can a natural person become a Football Agent?
By submitting a complete license application via the Platform.
Complying with the eligibility requirements.
Successfully passing the exam conducted by FIFA and paying an annual fee to FIFA.
What condition must a natural person meet regarding their prior activities as a Football Agent when submitting a license application?
In the twenty-four months before the submission of a licence application, never have been found performing Football Agent Services without the required licence.
What requirement must a natural person meet regarding when submitting a license application and thereafter?
They must have never declared personal bankruptcy or been involved in businesses that declared bankruptcy, entered administration, or undergone liquidation before or after submitting the application.
Which of the following conditions must a natural person meet regarding their involvement in the 12 months before and after submitting a license application?
Not have held any Interest in any entity, company or organisation that brokers, arranges or conducts sports betting activities.
When must an applicant satisfy the eligibility requirements according to the regulations?
at the time of their application.
at all times after obtaining a licence.
What is the duration of a license issued to a natural person according to the regulations?
Indefinite period
What requirement must a Football Agent fulfill annually to maintain their license?
Completing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements.
How can a Football Agent request a temporary suspension or permanent termination of their license?
By submitting a substantiated request in the Platform
What must a person who has previously terminated their license do if they wish to practice as a Football Agent in the future?
They must complete the full license application process as described in the regulations.
Who is authorized to perform Football Agent Services?
Only licensed Football Agents.
Can a Football Agent conduct their business affairs through an Agency?
Yes, Football Agents may choose to operate through an Agency.
What restriction applies to employees or contractors hired by an Agency that are not Football Agents?
They may not perform Football Agent Services or approach potential clients to enter into Representation Agreements.
Who bears full responsibility for the conduct of an Agency, its employees, contractors, or other representatives if they violate the Regulations?
The Football Agent.
Who may not have an Interest in any affairs of a Football Agent or their Agency?
Clients
Any person who is ineligible to become a Football Agent.
Any person or entity that owns or holds, whether directly or indirectly, any rights relating to the registration of a player, in violation of article 18bis or article 18ter of the RSTP.
Under what condition may a Football Agent perform Football Agent Services for a Client?
Only after entering into a written Representation Agreement with that Client.
Who has the authority to approach a potential Client or enter into a Representation Agreement for the provision of Football Agent Services?
Only licensed Football Agents
For how long may a Representation Agreement between an Individual and a Football Agent last?
Two years
How can the term of a Representation Agreement between an Individual and a Football Agent be extended?
This term may be extended by a
new Representation Agreement only.
Any automatic renewal provision or any other provision that purports to extend any term shall be null and void.
How many Representation Agreements can a Football Agent have with the same Individual simultaneously?
One
What must a Football Agent do before entering into or amending a Representation Agreement with an Individual?
Inform the Individual in writing that they should consider taking independent legal advice.
Obtain the Individual’s written confirmation that they have either obtained or decided not to take such independent legal advice.
Is there a maximum duration for a Representation Agreement between an Engaging Entity or Releasing Entity and a Football Agent?
No
Can a Football Agent execute multiple Representation Agreements with the same Engaging Entity or Releasing Entity at any one time?
Yes, they can.
Subject to those agreements relating to different Transactions.
What minimum requirements must a Representation Agreement contain to be valid?
The names of the parties.
The duration (if applicable)
The amount of the service fee due to the Football Agent.
What minimum requirements must a Representation Agreement contain to be valid?
The nature of the Football Agent Services to be provided.
The parties’ signatures.
What is the sole exception allowing a Football Agent to perform services for more than one party in a transaction?
Permitted dual representation
Under what condition can a Football Agent perform services for both an Individual and an Engaging Entity in the same transaction (Dual Representation).
If they receive prior explicit written consent from both Clients.
Which parties can a Football Agent not perform Football Agent Services or Other Services for in the same transaction?
A Releasing Entity and an Individual
A Releasing Entity and an Engaging Entity
All parties within the same Transaction.
Which scenario is prohibited for a Football Agent and a Connected Football Agent in the same transaction?
Performing services for the same client.
What details must be specified in any relevant transfer or employment agreement in a Transaction following the provision of Football Agent Services?
The Football Agent’s name, their Client, their FIFA licence number, and their signature
What option does a Client have regarding negotiating and concluding a Transaction?
To negotiate and conclude the Transaction without engaging a Football Agent.
This shall be explicitly stated in the relevant transfer or employment agreement.
Scenario: Alex, a professional football player, is considering a new representation agreement with a Football Agent. The agreement includes a clause that states if Alex negotiates or concludes an employment contract without the involvement of the Football Agent, he will face financial penalties.
What is the status of the clause in the representation agreement based on the provided scenario?
The clause is null and void, as it limits Alex's autonomy to negotiate and conclude an employment contract without the Football Agent's involvement.
In the context of a Representation Agreement, when can either party terminate the agreement?
If there is just cause to do so.
How is the service fee due to a Football Agent typically paid?
On an invoice basis.
When should the payment of any service fee to a Football Agent typically be made?
After the closure of the relevant registration period.
What determines whether an Individual's remuneration is subject to the payment of a service fee to a Football Agent?
Only the remuneration actually received by the Individual.
When is payment typically made for a negotiated employment contract that is less than six months in duration?
In a single instalment at the expiry of the negotiated employment contract.
When is a Football Agent allowed to receive a service fee for Football Agent Services relating to a minor?
If the minor is signing their first professional contract.
In accordance with the law.
Territory of the member association where the minor will be employed.