Part 1: FIFA Training Compensation – Article 20 RSTP

Part 1: FIFA Training Compensation – Article 20 RSTP ⚽️

Training Compensation (“TC”) is another one of FIFA’s training rewards. Those who know me know how passionate I am about the subject of training rewards because it gives back to the grassroots. I see firsthand the hard work and sacrifices that go into scouting and developing young players in Africa (sometimes with very little returns), therefore TC helps bridge this gap and provide funds for youth development.

In many scenarios I have come across, the training clubs that scout and develop the players aren’t rich, and neither are the player’s parents. However, the club owners do everything possible to support the player’s growth and development. This includes, but is not limited to, providing adequate training and training equipment, feeding, schooling, transportation, healthcare, providing a roof over the player’s head, and making sure they are clothed. Remember that in some (maybe most 🤔) African countries there is no free healthcare, free schooling or food banks. So all this involves money, ego, kudi, sika – and a lot of it 💰💰💰(which takes us back to my post on the benefits of third-party ownership – TPO).

How does TC work ?

According to the FIFA RSTP a player’s training and education takes place between the ages of 12 and 23. So as a general rule, TC is payable every time the player moves to a new club, up to the age of 23, but… it’s only for training that took place up to the age of 21 ⬅️ This is the bit that trips people up.

However, it is also important to note that some player’s training may have ceased prior to him reaching 21, in this case the TC is only payable up to when this training ended. So for instance, if a player is a fully fledged first team regular by the age of 19, then it could be concluded that his training has already ended 😉.

In summary ⤵️

TC is due when:
i. A player is registered for the first time as a professional; or
ii. A professional is transferred between two different associations (whether during or at the end of his contract) before the season of his 23rd birthday.

TC is not due if:
i. The player’s former club terminates his contract without just cause; or
ii. The player is transferred to a Category 4 club; or
iii. A professional reacquires amateur status on being transferred.

Hopefully, it’s becoming clear why knowing the status of a player is important. See my previous post on Professional v. Amateur players.

It’s the responsibility of the transferee clubs to pay TC, to the player’s training clubs, within 30 days of registering the player. This is carried out in accordance with the Electronic Player Passport (EPP), so if you are coming across my page/posts for the first time and have no idea what I’m talking about, please watch the video below 👇🏾

How is Training compensation calculated?

See Part 2


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