FIFA Training Compensation & Solidarity Payments 2

Question 1

What percentage of the total solidarity contribution accrues per year of training during the seasons of a player's 16th through 23rd birthdays?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

Under FIFA RSTP Annex 5, each training year from the season of the player's 16th to 23rd birthday is weighted at 10% of the total solidarity contribution, recognizing the increased investment in elite development.

Question 2

How many training compensation categories are recognized under the FIFA RSTP system?

Accepted Answer

Four

Answer

FIFA RSTP Annex 4 establishes four training compensation categories (I through IV), with Category I representing the highest-cost elite clubs and Category IV representing the lowest-cost development clubs.

Question 3

Under FIFA RSTP, training compensation is generally not owed when the new club belongs to which category?

Accepted Answer

Category IV

Answer

FIFA RSTP Annex 4 Article 5 provides that training compensation is not owed when a player moves to a Category IV club, as these clubs invest the least in training infrastructure.

Question 4

A club that trained a player during the seasons of their 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th birthdays receives what total share of the 5% solidarity contribution?

Accepted Answer

30%

Answer

Ages 14 and 15 each contribute 5% (total 10%), and ages 16 and 17 each contribute 10% (total 20%), giving this club 30% of the overall solidarity contribution.

Question 5

The solidarity contribution mechanism under FIFA RSTP is governed by which Annex?

Accepted Answer

Annex 5

Answer

FIFA RSTP Annex 5 exclusively governs the solidarity contribution mechanism, detailing how the 5% is calculated, withheld, and distributed to former training clubs.

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