FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: According to FIFA RSTP, in which scenario may a player be registered with a new club during a transfer window even if his previous contract has not expired?
- When the player requests a transfer in writing
- When the former club gives written consent or the contract was terminated with just cause (Correct answer)
- When the player has been inactive for more than 30 days
- When the new club offers a higher salary
Correct answer: When the former club gives written consent or the contract was terminated with just cause
A player can be registered with a new club mid-contract only if the former club provides written consent or if the contract was lawfully terminated with just cause.
Question 2: The FIFA Solidarity Mechanism requires that what percentage of any transfer compensation is distributed to clubs involved in training a player between ages 12 and 23?
- 3%
- 5% (Correct answer)
- 8%
- 10%
Correct answer: 5%
Article 21 of the FIFA RSTP mandates that 5% of any transfer compensation be distributed among all clubs that trained the player between ages 12 and 23.
Question 3: Under FIFA RSTP, what is a 'loan agreement' between clubs commonly referred to as?
- A permanent transfer
- A temporary transfer (Correct answer)
- An exchange transfer
- A conditional transfer
Correct answer: A temporary transfer
FIFA RSTP Article 10 refers to a loan as a temporary transfer, during which the player remains registered with the original club.
Question 4: Which FIFA regulation defines the two transfer windows within which professional players can be registered with a new club?
- FIFA Statutes Article 67
- FIFA RSTP Annexe 3
- FIFA RSTP Article 6 and Annexe 3 (Correct answer)
- FIFA RSTP Article 19bis
Correct answer: FIFA RSTP Article 6 and Annexe 3
FIFA RSTP Article 6 and Annexe 3 together establish the rules and framework for transfer windows, leaving specific dates to member associations.
Question 5: A professional player's employment contract expires on June 30. The player signs with a new club on July 2. Is training compensation owed?
- Yes, always when a player under 23 moves clubs (Correct answer)
- No, because the contract expired and the player was free
- Yes, but only if the player is under 18
- No, but solidarity contribution still applies
Correct answer: Yes, always when a player under 23 moves clubs
Training compensation is owed when a player under 23 signs his first professional contract or is transferred, regardless of whether the contract expired or was sold.
Question 6: Under FIFA RSTP Article 19, international transfers of players under 18 are generally prohibited EXCEPT in which situation?
- When the player's parents move to another country for reasons not related to football (Correct answer)
- When the player is ranked in the top 100 globally for his age group
- When the transfer fee exceeds $1 million
- When the player has already represented a national team
Correct answer: When the player's parents move to another country for reasons not related to football
One of the three exceptions in Article 19 allows the transfer when the player's parents relocate to the new country for reasons unrelated to football.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of the International Transfer Certificate (ITC) under FIFA RSTP?
- To confirm the transfer fee agreed between clubs
- To authorize a player's registration with a new association after an international move (Correct answer)
- To certify that the player has passed a medical examination
- To validate the player's passport and identity
Correct answer: To authorize a player's registration with a new association after an international move
The ITC is required to formally release a player from his former association so the new association can register him, ensuring no dual registration occurs.
FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players 3
According to FIFA RSTP, in which scenario may a player be registered with a new club during a transfer window even if his previous contract has not expired?