Fifpro report highlights struggles of female football players amid industry growth
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:48 AM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Fifpro's recent survey indicates that while women's football is projected to exceed $1 billion by 2027, many players still face low wages and psychological stress. Out of over 800 respondents, 59% cited financial reasons for potentially leaving the sport early. The report also reveals that despite increased visibility and investment, mental health support remains inadequate, with 57% of players reporting mental health struggles. Contract lengths have improved to an average of 19 months, but financial insecurity continues to plague the industry.
- •Survey shows 62% of players describe themselves as professional.
- •59% of players cite financial reasons for leaving football early.
- •57% of respondents report mental health struggles without club support.
- •Average monthly earnings are $2,601, but median salary is only $1,669.
- •Legal action against FIFA may address women's football scheduling.
- 10:48 AMYahoo Sports — FIFPRO calls for improved conditions across women’s professional game
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Women's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
"Minimum global standards are required to promote more even growth in the women’s professional game, according to a new report from global players’ union FIFPRO. The report examining working conditions in the women’s game highlights that although the professional sport is on track to accrue global revenue of over one billion US dollars next year, professionals in many regions still barely earn the national minimum wage, and in some cases fall below it.
"Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 10:48 AMFIFPRO calls for improved conditions across women’s professional game
Minimum global standards are required to promote more even growth in the women’s professional game, according to a new report from global players’ union FIFPRO. The report examining working conditions in the women’s game highlights that although the professional sport is on track to accrue global revenue of over one billion US dollars next year, professionals in many regions still barely earn the national minimum wage, and in some cases fall below it.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 10:12 AMWomen's billion-dollar boom leaves players behind, says Fifpro
Women's football is on course to become a billion-dollar industry, but many professional players are still earning low wages, working on insecure contracts and experiencing rising psychological stress, a Fifpro survey indicates.
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