FIFA has earmarked more than $500 million for distribution to 7,000 clubs worldwide, with African clubs set to receive between $2,000 and $30,000 in training compensation.
A senior official from the global football governing body disclosed the plan, which aims to reward clubs involved in the development of players who later move abroad to pursue professional careers.
Of the total amount, $300 million has already been allocated specifically for training compensation.
The disbursement of the remaining funds will be contingent on clubs completing FIFA’s compliance evaluation process, a requirement for accessing the financial benefits linked to the international transfer of players they have trained.
FIFA has also revised the framework for training-related payments across its six confederations, introducing tiered compensation structures based on regional differences and development costs.
UEFA clubs top the scale, with training reimbursement ranging from $10,000 to $90,000, depending on the level of investment in the player’s development, such as housing and welfare.
CONMEBOL clubs will receive between $2,000 and $50,000, followed by CONCACAF and AFC clubs, which are entitled to between $2,000 and $40,000.
CAF, alongside the Oceania Football Confederation, will see training compensations starting at $2,000 and capped at $30,000 — the lowest tier under the new system.
In addition to the financial measures, FIFA is introducing structural reforms to the player transfer system.
A new global transaction chamber is being established to facilitate direct communication between clubs and FIFA’s Clearing House.
This initiative mirrors the existing Transfer Matching System (TMS), designed to streamline and monitor transfer activities.
Clubs not currently integrated with the TMS will be required to provide FIFA with an official email address via their national association within 15 days. Associations that fail to comply could face disciplinary measures under FIFA statutes.
