FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 2

Question 1

Under FIFA Regulations on Working with Intermediaries, what is the recommended maximum commission percentage an intermediary may earn from a player's remuneration?

Accepted Answer

5%

Answer

FIFA recommends a cap of 5% of the player's total remuneration for the relevant contract duration.

Question 2

When an intermediary represents BOTH the player and the club in the same transfer, what percentage cap applies to total combined commission according to FIFA guidance?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

FIFA guidance caps combined dual-representation commissions at 10% of the player's remuneration.

Question 3

A football agent secures a transfer for a player earning $2,000,000 per year on a 3-year contract. At the FIFA-recommended 5% cap, what is the maximum total commission?

Accepted Answer

$300,000

Answer

5% of $6,000,000 total remuneration equals $300,000.

Question 4

Which document must an intermediary and player sign before the intermediary can legally negotiate on the player's behalf?

Accepted Answer

Representation Contract

Answer

A written Representation Contract is required before any negotiation activity begins.

Question 5

Under FIFA regulations, how long is the maximum permitted initial duration of a representation contract between an intermediary and a player?

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

FIFA limits initial representation contracts to a maximum of 2 years.

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FIFA Fee Structure & Commission Law 2