All FIFA regulations to know for the agent exam

The FIFA football agent exam covers a wide range of regulatory documents. Understanding each of these regulations is essential to pass the exam and obtain your FIFA agent license. Here is the complete guide to all the documents to review.

The main documents

1. FIFA Statutes

The FIFA Statutes are the founding document of the organization. They cover:

• The organizational structure of FIFA (Congress, Council, Committees)
• The rights and responsibilities of member associations
• The fundamental principles of world football
• The procedures for membership and suspension of members

Key points to review: Congress structure, powers of the Council, conditions for association membership, relations between FIFA and confederations.

2. FIFA Disciplinary Code

The Disciplinary Code defines the system of sanctions and disciplinary procedures. It covers:

• The types of sanctions (warning, reprimand, fine, suspension)
• The infractions and their consequences
• The disciplinary procedures (investigation, hearing, decision)
• The appeals process

Key points to review: Scale of sanctions, limitation periods, hearing procedure, disciplinary bodies.

3. FIFA Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics is crucial for any agent. It covers:

• Conflicts of interest
• Ethical conduct and integrity
• Rules on gifts and benefits
• Child protection and safeguarding
• Betting and match-fixing

Key points to review: Definition of conflicts of interest, disclosure obligations, ethical sanctions.

4. Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)

The RSTP is one of the most important documents for agents. It covers:

• The transfer rules for players between clubs
• The transfer periods (transfer windows)
• Player eligibility
• Training rewards and training compensation
• The solidarity mechanism
• International transfers and the TMS (Transfer Matching System)
• Player employment contracts

Key points to review: Transfer conditions, calculation of training compensation, solidarity mechanism, registration periods, rules specific to minors.

5. FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)

The FFAR is the regulation most directly related to your future profession. It covers:

• The conditions for obtaining an agent license
• The rights and obligations of agents
• Representation rules for clients
• Conflicts of interest specific to agents
• Commissions and remuneration
• Representation contracts
• Sanctions in case of non-compliance

Key points to review: Licensing procedure, reporting obligations, conflict of interest rules, commission caps, duration of representation contracts.

6. Procedural Rules of the Football Tribunal

These rules govern the operation of the FIFA Football Tribunal. They cover:

• The composition of the Tribunal
• The chambers of the Tribunal (Agents Chamber, Players' Status Chamber, etc.)
• The procedures for submitting and reviewing disputes
• Decisions and paths of appeal

Key points to review: Jurisdiction of the various chambers, procedural deadlines, form of requests, enforcement of decisions.

7. Regulations on the Clearing House

These regulations outline the procedures for financial compensation in football. They cover:

• The functioning of the Clearing House
• Financial flows in player transfers
• Training rewards and the solidarity mechanism
• The distribution of funds between clubs

Key points to review: Role of the Clearing House, calculation and distribution process, obligations of clubs and agents.

FIFA Circulars

FIFA Circulars are update documents that amend or clarify regulations. For the exam, you must know the relevant circulars, in particular:

• Circular no. 1827: Details on the FFAR (2022 edition)
• Circular no. 1867: Consequences of non-compliance with settlement agreements
• Circular no. 1873: Update on the implementation of the FFAR
• Circular no. 1874: Updates on agent licenses and the Agents Chamber
• Circular no. 1887: Amendments to the RSTP regarding female players and coaches
• Circular no. 1889: Amendments to the FIFA Statutes
• Circular no. 1891: Dates for the FIFA agent exam
• Circular no. 1892: RSTP — categorization of clubs and registration periods
• Circular no. 1905: Amendments to the RSTP
• Circular no. 1917: Interim regulatory framework
• Circular no. 1918: Amendments to the Regulations on the Clearing House and the RSTP
• Circular no. 1919: Amendments to the FFAR and online exam
• Circular no. 1934: 2025 edition of the Disciplinary Code
• Circular no. 1936: RSTP — categorization of clubs and registration periods
• Circular no. 1937: Amendments to the Regulations on the Clearing House
• Circular no. 1942: Amendment to article 68 of the Disciplinary Code

Complementary Documents

FIFA Guardians

The FIFA Guardians tools concern child safeguarding in football:

• FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit: Guidelines for the safety of minors
• FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials (Course 1): Foundational training

Ethical Recruitment Guide

The FIFA Ethical Recruitment Guide helps agents to recruit in a responsible, transparent, and human rights-respecting manner.

FFAR FAQ

The FAQs on the Football Agent Regulations (March 2023 edition) provide clarifications on the application of the FFAR.

How to revise effectively

Prioritize the documents

Exam questions are not distributed evenly. Approximately 60 to 70% of the questions focus on the FFAR and the RSTP. Concentrate your efforts on these two documents.

Use the active method

Do not just read passively. After each section, try to:

• Summarize the key points in your own words
• Create revision flashcards
• Answer practice questions

Practice with QCM

Regular practice with multiple-choice questions is the most effective method. Our platform offers 1500 questions covering all regulations, with detailed corrections and regulatory references.

Conclusion

Mastering these regulations is the key to passing the FIFA agent exam. Take the time to study each document thoroughly, prioritizing the FFAR and the RSTP. Above all, practice regularly with mock exams to test your knowledge in real-world conditions.