FIFA FIFA Minor Protection & Youth Transfer Rules

Question 1

Under FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, what is the general rule regarding international transfers of players under the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

They are prohibited except in specific limited exceptions

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They are freely permitted with club consent

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They require only parental consent

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They are allowed if the player has played in the league for one year

Question 2

Which FIFA exception permits a minor aged 16–18 to transfer internationally within the European Union or European Economic Area?

Accepted Answer

The minor's family moves for reasons unrelated to football and the club is within 50km of the new home

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The minor has played professionally for two seasons

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The receiving club has an accredited academy

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The minor has represented their national team at youth level

Question 3

What is the maximum distance a club can be from the minor player's home under the EU/EEA family relocation exception for international minor transfers?

Accepted Answer

50 km

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25 km

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100 km

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200 km

Question 4

Under FIFA rules, which body must approve an international transfer of a minor player?

Accepted Answer

FIFA Players' Status Sub-Committee

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee

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FIFA Transfer Matching System automated system

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The national association of the receiving country only

Question 5

What condition must clubs satisfy to register a minor player acquired through an international transfer under the third FIFA exception (non-EU, 16–18 years old)?

Accepted Answer

The club must provide adequate academic or vocational training and living conditions

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The club must pay a solidarity contribution to the player's former club

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The club must guarantee the player a minimum salary

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The club must obtain a work permit in the player's home country

Question 6

A football agent who facilitates an unauthorized international transfer of a minor may face which FIFA sanction?

Accepted Answer

Loss of FIFA licensing and a ban from all football-related activities

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A warning letter only

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A fine of $500

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Mandatory ethics training