The year 2024 has been remarkable in terms of figures for player agents. Whether it's the number of people who took the exam or the amounts of commissions, the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024, published by FIFA, analyzes this year's major trends.
For intellectual rigor, we'll refer to it as the “FIFA Football Agents Report 2024” because that's what the FIFA document is called, but the subject is soccer.
What is the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024?
The FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 is an annual publication by FIFA that summarizes the role of agents in global football and provides key data on:
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The involvement of agents in international transfers;
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The amounts spent on agent fees;
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Statistics related to the FIFA agent exam;
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Regulatory developments and sanctions applied.
Why is the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 important?
This report helps everyone understand the current state of the agent profession and anticipate future trends. It can assist both licensed agents and aspiring agents who want to learn more about the requirements of the player agent profession.
All the figures from the 2024 Agent Exam
The FIFA agent exam saw record participation in 2024. Here are the key figures revealed in the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024:
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19,827 applications were registered for the exam;
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40.4% pass rate, highlighting the difficulty of the test.
The topics covered in the exam include:
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FIFA regulations on player transfers;
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The rights and obligations of agents;
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Contract management and specific clauses.
Advice: If you plan to take the exam in 2025, start preparing now.
All the figures for FIFA Player Agents in 2024
In addition to the agent exam, the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 highlights the impact of agents on the transfer market, in both men's and women's football. Here are the key data points:
Men’s football
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13.7% of international transfers involved agents, representing 3,105 transfers;
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$709.6 million was spent on agent fees. (the second-highest amount ever recorded)
Women’s football
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515 transfers were conducted with agent involvement, marking a +34.5% increase compared to 2023.
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Agent fees in women’s football reached $3.1 million, more than double the figures from the previous year.
Comparative table of transfers and fees with agents in 2024 (Men’s and Women’s Football):
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Category |
Transfers with Agents |
Agent Fees |
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Men’s Football |
3,105 |
$709.6 million |
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Women’s Football |
515 |
$3.1 million |
The evolving role of agents
The FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 shows, through these numerous figures, that the agent profession continues to evolve, driven in particular by stricter regulations. The report highlights several major trends:
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Increased regulation
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FIFA launched 1,627 investigations to verify agents’ compliance with eligibility requirements;
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Over 2,600 licenses were suspended, with 1,825 reinstated after compliance adjustments.
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An increasingly complex profession
Agents must navigate a complex legal environment, including: -
Rules on multi-ownership transfers;
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Disputes brought before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
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Growing recognition in women’s football
With the rise in transfers and fees in women’s football, agents play a crucial role in promoting talent and negotiating fairer contracts.
FIFA Football Agents Report 2024: A Pivotal Year for FIFA Agents
Whether you are a seasoned professional or an aspiring candidate for the FIFA agent exam, understanding the figures and trends from the FIFA Football Agents Report 2024 is essential to succeed in this field.
Do you want to take the FIFA agent exam in 2025?
Applications are open from January 13 to February 28, 2025, with the exam scheduled for May 21, 2025.
Sign up and start your preparation now!
Download the report here
