WWC Player Huddle

Supporting Players

Football provides a meaningful form of employment for many around the world. Players can belong to the same profession, but also experience massively different conditions based on their gender, career stage, where they are from and where they play.

Player Data: Managing Technology and Innovation

The Charter of Player Data Rights provides a response to the opportunities and challenges caused by new technologies, and is guided by leading legislation on data protection and privacy rights.

Player Data Managing Technology And Innovation
Player story

Lionel Messi's 17-year World 11 run comes to an end

The reign lasted 6,185 days. It began on 17 December 2007 when Lionel Messi was first voted into the FIFPRO Men's World 11 by fellow professional footballers. And it ended today, 9 December 2024, when the Argentinian was not selected in the 2024 team of the year by players from 70 countries. 

Messi W11 2024

2022/23 Men's Workload Report: Extreme Calendar Congestion

Overlapping competition schedules and elevated individual workload demands are highlighted in a new FIFPRO report that warns of the impact on the health of professional players.

PWM 2023 Men's Report Cover