FIFA Minor Protection & Youth Transfer Rules Flashcards

What is the minimum age at which a football club may register a player under FIFA regulations?

Answer: 12 years old

FIFA regulations set 12 years old as the minimum age at which a club may officially register a player.

Under FIFA's minor protection framework, what special requirement applies to a representation contract signed with a player who is under 18?

Answer: The contract must be countersigned by the player's parent or legal guardian

Representation contracts involving minor players must be countersigned by the player's parent or legal guardian to be valid under FIFA regulations.

Which FIFA regulation specifically addresses the protection of minors in football and sets out the framework for their international transfers?

Answer: FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players Article 19

Article 19 of FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players is the primary provision establishing the protection framework for minors in international football transfers.

If a club is found to have illegally registered a minor player obtained through an unauthorized international transfer, what sanction can FIFA impose on the club?

Answer: A transfer ban prohibiting the registration of new players for up to three transfer windows

FIFA may impose a transfer ban of up to three registration periods on clubs found guilty of illegally registering minors through unauthorized international transfers.

A non-EU minor aged 17 seeks to move internationally to join a professional club's academy. Which FIFA exception could apply?

Answer: Exception 3: Club guarantees education and suitable living conditions for 16-18 year olds

FIFA's third exception allows non-EU minors aged 16–18 to transfer internationally provided the club guarantees proper education, living conditions, and football training.

What is the role of the FIFA Players' Status Sub-Committee in the context of minor protection?

Answer: It reviews and approves or rejects applications for international transfers of players under 18

The FIFA Players' Status Sub-Committee is the body that evaluates applications for international minor transfers, ensuring each case meets FIFA's strict criteria.