Player Registrations
Rules and Regulations/Player Registrations
This page contains relevant forms and information to assist in the completion of a Player Registration.
International Clearance
FIFA Regulations governing the Status and Transfer of Players require National Associations to issue an International Transfer Certificate for any player over the age of 12 who is moving from one National Association to another, including UK borders.
- Guidance Notes on International Clearance
- International Clearance form for Players coming from Overseas
- US Soccer Federation form
Work Permits – Points Based System
Male Players
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Players
- Application for a GBE - Player
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Managers
- Application for a GBE – Manager
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Directors of Football
- Application for GBE – Director of Football
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Managers
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Performance Managers
- Application for a GBE – Performance Manager
- FIFA Rankings Average - April 2013
- Points Based System Appeal Panel Terms of Reference
Female Players
- Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Requirements for Female Player
- Application for a Female Player
- Governing Body Endorsement Requirements for Managers in the FA WSL - to follow
- Application for Managers in the FA WSL - to follow
- FIFA Women’s Rankings Average – March 2013
- Points Based System Appeal Panel Terms of Reference
Permission to Play Foreign Opposition
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply to The Football Association for consent to play. Please see the below form that is required to be submitted to the FA, along with some guidance notes and the rules governing these arrangements.
- Matches Against Foreign Clubs – Rules
- Guidance notes - Premier League and Football League Clubs only
- Application form - Premier League and Football League Clubs only
- Guidance notes – Non League Clubs
- Guidance notes - Premier League and Football League Clubs only
- Application form – Non League Clubs
Registrations Information and Monthly Bulletins
- FA Rule C Relating to Players
- FIFA Regulations Status and Transfer of Players 2010
- FIFA Rules Governing the Procedures of the Players Status Committee and the Dispute Resolution Chamber
- Commentary on the FIFA Regulations for the status and transfer of Players
- Annex 6 of the FIFA Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Futsal Players
- Commentary on the FIFA Regulations for the status and transfer of Players
Monthly Registrations bulletins
Resources
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FA Rule C - Relating to Players
Rules & Regulations
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FIFA Regulations Status and Transfer of Players 2010
Rules & Regulations
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FIFA Rules Governing the Procedures of the Players Status Committee and the Dispute Resolution Chamber
Rules & Regulations
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Commentary on the FIFA Regulations for the Status and Transfer of Players
Rules & Regulations
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Annex 6 of the FIFA Regulations for the Status Transfer of Players Rules for the Status and Transfer of Futsal Players
Rules and Regulations
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Notes on International Clearances 2012-13
Rules and Regulations
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US Soccer Federation Form
Rules & Regulations
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July 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/07/11 and 31/07/11
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August 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/08/11 and 31/08/11
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September 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/09/11 and 30/09/11
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October 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/10/11 and 31/10/11
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November 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/11/11 and 30/11/11
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December 2011
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/12/11 and 31/12/11
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January 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/01/12 and 31/01/12
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February 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/02/12 and 29/02/12
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March 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/03/12 and 31/03/12
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April 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/04/12 and 30/04/12
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May 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/05/12 and 31/05/12
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June 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/06/12 and 30/06/12
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July 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/07/12 and 31/07/12
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August 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/08/12 and 31/08/12
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September 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/09/12 and 30/09/12
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October 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/10/12 and 31/10/12
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November 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/11/12 and 30/11/12
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December 2012
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/12/12 and 31/12/12
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January 2013
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/01/2013 and 31/01/2013
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February 2013
List of Players under Written Contract Registered between 01/02/2013 and 28/02/2013
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Application for GBE - Player
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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GBE Requirements for Players
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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Application for GBE - Manager
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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GBE Requirements - Managers
Governing Body Endorsement Requirements
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Application for GBE - Director of Football
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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GBE Requirements - Director of Football
Governing Body Endorsement Requirements
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Application for GBE - Performance Manager
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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GBE Requirements - Performance Manager
Governing Body Endorsement Requirements
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FIFA Rankings April 2013
Latest FIFA Rankings
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FIFA Womens Rankings March 2013
Latest FIFA rankings
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Points Based System Appeal Panel
Terms of Reference and Operating Procedures
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Application for GBE - Female Player
Governing Body Endorsements Application
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GBE Requirements - Female Players
Governing Body Endorsement Requirements
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WSL Points Based System Appeal Panel
Terms of Reference and Operating Procedures
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Matches Against Foreign Clubs – Rules
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply for consent to play.
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League - Application to play Against Foreign Teams - Letter
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply for consent to play.
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League - Application to play Against Foreign Teams - Form
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply for consent to play.
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Non-League - Application to play Against Foreign Teams - Letter
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply for consent to play.
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Non-League - Application to play Against Foreign Teams - Form
Affiliated Associations, Leagues and Clubs wishing to play Associations, Leagues or Clubs of another nationality must apply for consent to play.