The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) is the union for all current and former footballers and scholars in the Premier League, the WSL Leagues and the English Football Leagues.
The PFA is the world’s longest-standing professional sportsperson’s trade union. Founded in 1907, the PFA has a long history in English football prioritising players’ needs and offering a variety of educational, financial and wellbeing support services.
Once you have joined the PFA, you can access membership benefits for life, even after your playing career has ended. The PFA and your club will coordinate your membership at the start of your apprenticeship. You will pay a one-off joining fee when you first become eligible, and then pay a membership fee for every season you remain employed as a professional footballer.
The PFA offer a variety of benefits and services, including:
- Education, Training & Personal Development
- Coaching
- Counselling
- Injury support
- Accident and sickness insurance
- Accident fund
- Legal advice
- Contractual advice and representation
- Finance
- Transfer list
- Safety Net
For any membership enquiries, please call 0330 236 8850 or email info@thepfa.com
Current Tariffs
- One-off joining fee: £20
Membership fees per season (July to June):
- Professional players: £150
- Scholars: £20