FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the minimum age for an international transfer of a football player under FIFA rules?
- 16
- 17
- 18 (Correct answer)
- 19
Correct answer: 18
FIFA allows international transfers only for players aged 18 or older, with some exceptions outlined under Article 19.
Question 2: Which FIFA regulation governs training compensation for young players?
- Article 15
- Article 18
- Article 20 (Correct answer)
- Article 22
Correct answer: Article 20
Training compensation is covered under Article 20 of the FIFA RSTP to reward clubs for player development.
Question 3: When can a footballer register with a new club during the season?
- At any time with agent approval
- During the registration periods (Correct answer)
- Only during the summer months
- After a one-year waiting period
Correct answer: During the registration periods
Players can only register during one of the two annual transfer windows designated by the national association.
Question 4: What is a solidarity payment in FIFA transfer rules?
- A bonus for national teams
- A compensation for injury
- A percentage of transfer fee shared with training clubs (Correct answer)
- A tax on player salaries
Correct answer: A percentage of transfer fee shared with training clubs
Solidarity payments are distributed to clubs that trained a player between the ages of 12 and 23 when that player is transferred internationally.
Question 5: What is the maximum number of clubs a player can be registered with during one season?
- One
- Two
- Three (Correct answer)
- Four
Correct answer: Three
Under FIFA rules, a player may be registered with a maximum of three clubs, but can only play in official matches for two.
Question 6: What document system is used by FIFA to process international transfers?
- ITMS
- FIFA Portal
- Transfer Matching System (TMS) (Correct answer)
- Player Tracker
Correct answer: Transfer Matching System (TMS)
The FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS) is an online platform used to ensure transparency and compliance in player transfers.
FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players 1
What is the minimum age for an international transfer of a football player under FIFA rules?