The FIFA Football Agent Regulations ("FFAR") were approved by the FIFA Council on the 16th December 2022. Further information and details regarding the FFAR, which may be updated from time to time, can be found on FIFA’s dedicated website, which can be accessed here. This includes:

• Explanatory notes on the FFAR - available here.
• Information concerning the application of the FFAR - available here.
• FIFA’s FAQs on the FFAR - available here.

How do I apply to become a football agent licensed by FIFA?

Applications must be made via the FIFA Agent Platform - FIFA Agent Platform

A FIFA guide on using the FIFA Agent Platform is available here.

What are the possible licensing paths?

There are three possible licensing paths for applicants: (1) Exam Path; (2) Legacy Path; and (3) National Law Path.

The most suitable path will depend upon an applicant’s own circumstances. Each path requires applicants to meet certain eligibility requirements and other criteria. The key requirements of each path are as follows:

1. Exam Path
The exam path provides a route to becoming a football agent by passing the FIFA football agent exam.

2. Legacy Path
An applicant may qualify for an exemption from the exam if they can provide proof that:

• They were licensed as an agent pursuant to the FIFA Players’ Agent Regulations (1991, 1995, 2001 or 2008 editions); and
• They were registered as an intermediary, or were the owner, director, or employee of a legal person registered as an intermediary at a FIFA member association at least once between 1 April 2015 and 16 December 2022.

Please note that:

• An intermediary previously registered overseas should seek the relevant confirmations from the FIFA member association through which they were previously licensed.

 
3. National Law Path

An applicant may qualify for an exemption from the exam by proving that they are licensed pursuant to a FIFA-recognised licensing system for sports agents established in accordance with the national law of the territory of a FIFA member association.

Who should I contact if I have issues making an application in the FIFA Agent Platform?

Please contact FIFA at support@agents.fifa.org. 

When will the FIFA football agent exams take place and what are the deadlines for applying?

In 2024, FIFA will conduct two football agent exams in May and November. The following application deadlines will apply: 

May Exam Date: (To Be Confirmed) - May Exam Application Deadline: 1st January 2024 to 31st March 2024

November Exam Date: (To Be Confirmed) - November Exam Application Deadline: 1st July 2024 to 30th September 2024

Where will the FIFA football agent exam be held?

For those sitting the FIFA football agent exam through the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), details of the venue and time of the exam will be made available by the FAI via the FIFA Agent Platform.

The exam will be administered in accordance with the FIFA Football Agent Exam Rules which are available here.

How much will the exam cost?

The cost of the exam will be confirmed by the FAI in due course.

What will the FIFA football agent exam involve and what study materials are required?

Please see FIFA’s FAQs on the FFAR (available here – see ‘What is the FIFA football agent exam?’).

Will there be access to study materials and practice exams?

Once your application is approved, all relevant information for taking the exam, the study materials and the FIFA Football Agent Exam Rules will be made available in the FIFA Agent Platform. 
In order to ensure that you are prepared for the exam and that your device is compatible, you can complete a practice exam within the FIFA Agent Platform.

Contact

For any further information, please contact fifaagents@fai.ie