A new FIFA report provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of women's professional soccer, highlighting disparities in salaries, contract lengths, and attendance figures. While noting the progress made, the report calls for further action to ensure a sustainable and equitable future for the sport.
Manchester, England - The average annual salary for a female professional soccer player worldwide is $10,900, according to FIFA 's annual report on the women's game. This figure, however, is skewed by a small number of top clubs. Among the teams FIFA designated as Tier 1, which includes 41 clubs from 16 countries, the average salary was around $24,030. Notably, 16 of these top clubs paid an average gross salary of over $50,000, with the highest reaching approximately $120,000.
In contrast, the average gross salary at Tier 2 and 3 clubs was $4,361 and $2,805, respectively. The report, titled 'Setting the Pace, FIFA Benchmarking Report on Women's Football' released on Monday, emphasizes the need for players of a certain standard to earn a reliable and sufficient income solely from playing. This would reduce their dependence on secondary sources of income and allow them to devote the necessary time to playing at a higher level. Tier 1 clubs also offered the longest player contracts, most commonly between one and three years, with salaries highest for contracts of two to three years. Tier 3 teams were most likely to offer contracts under three months. The report highlights the importance of longer contracts, stating that they enable players to commit to a club and a location, providing stability and allowing them to focus on their footballing careers. The report also raises concerns about attendances. While Arsenal hosted Manchester United in front of a Women's Super League record 60,160 fans at Emirates Stadium last year, Tier 1 teams averaged 1,713 fans, while Tiers 2 and 3 averaged 480 and 380, respectively. Arsenal, among other clubs, played some matches at a stadium other than their regular ground, demonstrating the sport's potential to attract larger audiences on occasion. The report also highlights the under-representation of women in coaching roles, with only 22% of head coaches across all tiers being female. However, there is more gender equity among officials, with 42% of referees being female, ranging from 57% in Tier 1 leagues to 25% in Tiers 2 and 3. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized that the report provides valuable insights to clubs, leagues, and stakeholders, helping them understand the factors driving success in women's football. He acknowledges the remarkable progress made in recent years but stresses the need for continued efforts to unlock the full potential of the sport. The data for 'Setting the Pace' was gathered from surveys sent to 135 leagues and 1,518 clubs, with 677 clubs in 90 leagues responding. FIFA tiers were determined based on factors such as the presence of a club licensing system, the number of players from a league who participated in the 2023 Women's World Cup, and the member association's total budget for women's football
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