Division focus

The aim of the Professional Football division is to centralise all professional football-related areas, facilitating a knowledge-based, efficient and coordinated approach to drive the growth and development of professional football around the world.

The division coordinates the management of key professional stakeholder relations with the goal of promoting the vision and mission of FIFA, ensuring the evolution of professional football competition and that its strategic development is in line with the overall Strategic Objectives for global football.


Contact

Sub-divisions include Competitions, Football & Technology Innovation, Medical, Player Relations & Engagement, Professional Football Relations & Development and Tournaments.

For any questions, please contact: professional.football@fifa.org

Division Working Areas
Associated topics
Development & professionalisation of football

FIFA Forward, FIFA Connect, FIFA Series, Diploma in Club Management, Club Benefits programme etc…

Technology

Standards for VAR, Goal line technology, playing surfaces, etc. Certified installations, providers.

Medical

Injury prevention, concussion, Centers of Medical excellence, etc.

Tournament organisation

Bidding processes, sustainability, legacy, volunteering, media rights, broadcasters, etc.

Education initiatives

Diplomas, Courses, Executive programmes for professionals working or aiming to work in the Football world.