FIFA Training Compensation & Solidarity Payments

Question 1

Training compensation for professional transfers is payable until the end of the season of which birthday?

Accepted Answer

23rd

Answer

Under FIFA RSTP Article 20, training compensation is owed each time a professional is transferred until the end of the season of their 23rd birthday.

Question 2

What percentage of a transfer fee constitutes the mandatory solidarity contribution under FIFA RSTP?

Accepted Answer

5%

Answer

FIFA RSTP Annex 5 mandates that 5% of any transfer compensation be withheld and distributed as a solidarity contribution to clubs that trained the player.

Question 3

Under FIFA RSTP, training compensation covers training provided to a player between which ages?

Accepted Answer

12 to 23

Answer

FIFA RSTP Annex 4 specifies that training compensation applies to training and education provided from age 12 to the season of the player's 23rd birthday.

Question 4

Who is responsible for paying training compensation when a player is transferred?

Accepted Answer

The new (buying) club

Answer

Under FIFA RSTP Article 20, the new club (the buying club) is obligated to pay training compensation to the club(s) that trained the player.

Question 5

When a player signs their first professional contract, which clubs are eligible to receive training compensation?

Accepted Answer

All clubs that trained the player from age 12 onward

Answer

FIFA RSTP Article 20 and Annex 4 provide that when a player signs their first professional contract, all clubs that trained them from age 12 are entitled to a proportional share of training compensation.

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FIFA Training Compensation & Solidarity Payments