2017 FIFPro Global Employment Report – Working Conditions in Women’s Football
Key Preliminary Findings (source: FIFPro women’s survey, 2017) 87% would consider quitting football early 66% of national team players not satisfied with tournament prize money 50% are not paid by their clubs 35% of national team players are not paid for representing their country
Women’s age (source: FIFPro women’s survey, 2017) Under 18: 22.7 % 18-23: 46.1% 24-28: 21.8% 29-33: 7.5% 33+: 1.9% Men’s age (source: FIFPro men’s survey, 2016) Under 18: 2.7% 18-23: 39.3% 24-28: 35.3% 29-33: 17.4% 33+: 5.0% Average age, finalists at last two major (international) tournaments for women, not including UEFA Euro 2017 (source: FIFPro research from FIFA.com squad rosters)
Rio Olympics 2016 Champion: Germany 27.2 Second place: Sweden 26.6
World Cup 2015 Champion: USA 29.5 Second place: Japan 27.9
Average age Euro 2017 (women) semi-finalists (source: FIFPro research from UEFA.com squad rosters)