FIFA Transfer Matching System

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FIFA Transfer Matching SystemJacques Blondin

Head of Regulatory Enforcement

DIPLOMA IN CLUBMANAGEMENT


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• Definition and objectives

Introduction

• History of TMS

Table of contents

02International transfers in TMS

03Additionaltakeaways

• When shall we use TMS?

• History of TMS


01IntroductionDEFINITION AND OBJECTIVES

HISTORY OF TMS



Introduction

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IntroductionDEF INIT ION AND OBJECTIVES

Increases transparency and improves

the credibility and standing of the

transfer system.

Helps safeguard the protection of minors.

Provides associations and clubs with a web-based data information

system designed to administer and monitor international transfers.

Transfer Matching SystemTMS is a web-based data information system that was established by FIFA to transform the

international transfer market.



September 2005Creation of Task Force for the “Good of the Game”.

May 2007Task Force findings and recommendations submitted to FIFA Congress for approval. Creation of Transfer Matching System

September 2007FIFA Transfer Matching System GmbH

October 2009Module for the protection of minors Start of one-year transition period: member associations and clubs are requested to use the system and comply with the regulations by October 2010; first ever electronic “International Transfer Certificate” (ITC) issued

October 2010Annexe 3 included in the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players

March 2015Further delegation of authority from the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to TMS Compliance to sanction TMS infringements

January 2018International transfers of professional female players within the scope of eleven-a-side in ITMS

First Reform PackageAmendment of the RSTP to ensure

reliable and complete player registration data is available.

International transfers of amateurs in TMS

IntroductionHISTORY OF TMS

2005

2009

2015 2018

2019

2010

2007

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transfers in TMSWHEN SHALL WE USE TMS?

HOW DOES TMS REALLY WORK?


When shall we use TMS?

International transfers(player being transferred from an association to another one)


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The club(s) involved enter all relevant information and

upload documents in TMS

The former association confirms or rejects the player

in TMS, as applicable

Associations carry out the international transfer certificate

(ITC) process in TMS

The new club uploads the proof of payment in TMS, if

applicable.

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International transfer process

The player is nowregistered! (on the date the new association confirms receipt of the ITC)


Under 18 Over 18Player

ITC requestby new association

Response from formerassociation to the ITC

request

Rejection of ITC request

Authorisation ofprovisional registration

Provisional registration

Approval bySub-Committee

Playercan play

The ITC process

Within Registration period

Authorisation of ITC request

Outside Registration period

ITC delivered

Registration


How does TMS really work?



The transfer overview


STEP 1


International transfer of a minor


Step 1: International transfer of a minor


Every international transfer of a minor player;

Every first registration of a minor player who is not a national of the country in which he/she wishes to be registered for the first time;

Both male and female players;

Applicable to:

Both professional and amateur players, and association football or futsal.

Definition no. 11 of the Regulations

Minor player: a player who has not yet reached the age of 18

Art. 19 of the Regulations

FIFA does not permit the international transfer of players under 18 or the first registration of a minor in a country of which he/she is not a national

Step 1: International transfer of a minor MAIN PRINCIPLES


The parents of the player moved for reasons not linked to football or the player is moving for humanitarian reasons accompanied by his parents.

The player is over 16 and is moving within the territory of the EU/EEA or between two associations within the same country.

Both player and club are within 50km of their common borders and the distance between the two is less than 100km.

The player is registering for the first time and has lived continuously for the last five years in the country of intended registration prior to this request (“five-year rule”).

The player is an exchange student undertaking an academic programme abroad.

The player is moving for humanitarian reasons without his parents.

Step 1: International transfer of a minor EXCEPTIONS


Newassociation

Formerassociation

The application passes to FIFA for consideration and the decision is notified in TMS

In addition to the minor application, the relevant transfer must be also processed in TMS.

Submit position

Not applicable to first registrations and international transfers for humanitarian reasons

Disclose information+upload mandatory documents

Step 1: International transfer of a minor APPL ICATION PROCEDURE


Step 1: Complete!

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STEP 2


International transfer of a professional


The minor application and the international transfer are two different processes. They both need to be processed in TMS.

Step 2: International transfer of a professional


Article 2.2: A professional is a player who has a written contract with a club and is paid more for his

footballing activity than the expenses he effectively incurs.

All other players are considered to be amateurs


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Is the player being engaged or released?

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Permanently or on loan?

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Is there a transfer agreement between the

former club and new club?

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Are there any club-to-club payments

involved?

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Step 1: International transfer of a minor TYPES OF TRANSFER

How do you determine the transfer instruction type?

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Disclose contractual information + Financial terms

Not applicable to players out of contract

The transfer passes to the associations for player confirmation and the ITC process

This procedure also applies to loan transfers

Disclose contractual information +Financial terms and upload mandatory documents



Consider the new association’s registration period when requesting the ITC

01ITC request

Newassociation

Formerassociation

02ITC delivery

ITC

Player passport

Sporting sanctions

03ITC receipt &

player registration



Step 2: Complete!

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STEP 3


International loan of a professional


Step 3: International loan of a professional


Disclose contractual information + Financial terms

The loan transfer passes to the associations for player confirmation and the ITC process

Disclose contractual information + Financial terms and upload mandatory documents


New club Former club

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01ITC request

Newassociation

Formerassociation

02ITC delivery

ITC

Player passport

Sporting sanctions

03ITC receipt &

player registration



Step 3: Complete!


STEP 4


Return from loan

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Step 4: Return from loan


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The loan at the new club

has been extended for a

period of time.

The new club wishes to

engage the player

permanently following the loan.

The player’s loan contract

with the new club has ended and he is returning

to the club of origin

where he has an ongoing employment contract.

The loan agreement with

the new club and the player’s employment

contract with his club of

origin have both ended.

Extend loan Loan to permanent

Return fromloan

Confirmconclusion

ITC process

Step 4: Return from loan OPTIONS AT THE END OF THE LOAN


The loan transfer passes to the associations for the ITC process


35Consider the new association’s registration period when requesting the ITC

01ITC request

Newassociation

Formerassociation

02ITC delivery

ITC

Player passport

Sporting sanctions

03ITC receipt &

player registration



Step 4: Complete!

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STEP 5


Another loan

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Step 5: Another loan

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Step 5: National loan

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03Additionaltakeaways



Confidentiality

• Keep all data obtained based on access to TMS strictly confidential

• Take all reasonable measures and apply highest degree of care in order to guarantee at all times complete confidentiality

• Use confidential information exclusively for the purpose of accomplishing player transactions in which they are directly involved

(art. 3.4.1 of Annexe 3)

Authorised access to TMS

• Only authorized users have access to TMS

• Select, instruct and control the authorized users with the highest possible care


Liability

• Associations and clubs are liable for the actions and information entered by their TMS Managers


Confidentiality & liability


Deadline for the transfer

The deadline must be respected

The ITC must be requested within the registration period of the new association


Thank you!


Documents

FIFA Transfer Matching System