Portugal internationals Vitinha and Nuno Mendes have received their FIFPRO #World11 trophies after being voted into the 2025 team by their fellow professional footballers. Presented by Portuguese player union president and FIFPRO Global Board member Joaquim Evangelista, the awards recognise an outstanding 2024/25 season for both players. Vitinha was the highest-voted midfielder in the World 11, while both players earned their first selection in the team. The FIFPRO World 11 remains the only global football award decided exclusively by professional footballers, with more than 20,000 players from 68 countries casting their votes in 2025.
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In a world frequently driven by individual interests, we are a not-for-profit organisation that stands for equality and solidarity in professional football. With 66 affiliated national player associations across the world, we are committed to defending the employment conditions of footballers in what is often a short and fragile career. The world of work for professional footballers is shifting. Their global employment situation is more complex than ever. We are committed to a player-centric working environment that protects them and shapes the future of the football industry. With our member unions, we have a proud track record of supporting footballers marginalised through discrimination, unfair rules or workplace harassment. We work behind-the-scenes but also in high-profile legal cases such as those involving Jean-Marc Bosman (freedom of movement), women’s national teams (conditions) and Zahir Belounis (human rights). As the only global representative of footballers, we negotiate international rule changes with FIFA, leagues and clubs. These cover a broad range of subjects from the match calendar, to concussion protocol and the use of personal player data. With more players than ever working abroad, FIFPRO is more relevant than ever. We help coordinate support for players – and make sure their voices are heard. To best serve them, our staff are experts in subjects from sports law and football medicine to the personal development of athletes. We are a small dynamic organisation with a positive attitude. We believe in teamwork and freedom to share ideas and start initiatives. Although we have decision makers, we strive to make collective decisions. We update each other in weekly stand-ups and project insight moments, and we celebrate our successes together. Most importantly: the wellbeing of professional football players is at the heart of everything we do.
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FIFPRO and FIFA have signed a landmark agreement to usher in a new era of collaboration and player representation in global football governance. Full statement: https://lnkd.in/dtjs7xpn Explainer: https://lnkd.in/dZ5zERT8
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"I chose to do the programme because it is flexible and tailored for professional athletes and is 100% remote." 🗣️ Peter Haring, professional footballer and HBO Academy student. Developed with FIFPRO, the HBO Academy Associate Degree in Business & Innovation programme equips athletes with practical skills in management, marketing, and innovation, helping them identify new opportunities and prepare for careers as managers, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. The online programme is available as a four-year, part-time Bachelor’s Degree or a two-year, part-time Associate Degree. Individual modules can also be taken separately. Discover which option is the best fit for you in an information session organised for applicants on 25 June. 📋 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dppPc2NE ℹ️ Find out more about the programme here: https://lnkd.in/eDDv2dmf
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Players spend a lifetime working towards the World Cup. Yet for many, the tournament also brings the risk of racism, discrimination and abuse. Ahead of the World Cup, former USMNT defender Justin Morrow reflects on why players cannot be expected to carry the burden of solving discrimination alone. 🔗 To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/d3PrYGgR
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#FIFPRO Europe is looking for a Strategy & Operations Officer to support daily operations, the execution of its strategy, and help advance the organisation’s priorities across the European football landscape. If you have experience in project coordination, a strong understanding of European football, and are passionate about improving conditions for professional footballers, we'd love to hear from you. 🗓️ Apply by 23 June 2026 📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands 📝 For more info and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/dqf3rJmX #Hiring #Vacancy
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"With the World Cup coming up, it's more important than ever that we present a united front against racism." ✍️ Former USMNT defender and Black Players For Change Executive Director Justin Morrow wrote a piece for FIFPRO on why protecting players from discrimination cannot be left to players alone. 🔗 To read more, visit: https://lnkd.in/d3PrYGgR
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Lucy Bronze MBE and Hannah Hampton have received their 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11 trophies for a Euros and treble-winning 2024-25 season. Bronze became the most-selected player in Women’s World 11 history with an eighth appearance, while Hampton earned her first selection after receiving the highest vote share among goalkeepers. Voted for by professional footballers around the world, the FIFPRO World 11 remains the only global football award decided exclusively by the players. The trophies were presented by Frankie Fantom Brown, PhD (FIFPRO Head of Strategy and Research, Women's Football), Paul McFarlane (FIFPRO Union and Player Relations Officer), and Victoria Williams (Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Head of Women's Football). 📸 Chelsea Football Club
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At the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, 434,000 social media posts were flagged as abusive and more than 300 players were targeted by racist abuse alone. As attention shifts to the upcoming World Cup, player protection must be treated as a core responsibility, not a reactive response. In this Q&A, #FIFPRO Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Erica N. Puppo discusses accountability, duty of care, and why responsibility cannot continue to fall on the players most affected. To read the full Q&A, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSg3mQ5n
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Last week I was in Oslo for the FIFPRO Women’s Player Summit. Two days, 17 players from across the world, and some of the most important conversations I’ve had in a long time. Working conditions. Maternity rights. Women’s health. The international calendar. These aren’t fringe topics anymore and having a room full of players willing to speak honestly about them matters more than people realise. Thanks to Alex Culvin, PhD and Pien Gillhaus for building something that actually puts players at the centre. Players talking to players, with people who have the power to push for change. That’s what makes it different. What conversation do you think the women’s game still isn’t having loudly enough?
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The 2026 FIFPRO Women’s Player Summit wrapped 🎥 FIFPRO gathered players from across the world to help shape the future of the women’s game. 🔗 To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eHQ6VYU5 A big thanks once again to all those who attended: Ana Lucía Martínez, Aurora Galli, Courtney Brosnan, Daphne Corboz, Elena Linari, Emily Murphy, Hayley Ladd, Klara Sporsem, Kristyna Janků, Lois Joel, Lucy Bronze MBE, Michaela Abam, Ragne Hagen Svastuen, Rita Fontemanha, Sara Cetinja, Toni Payne, and Vero Boquete.
