FIFA Football Agent Exam 2026 | Latest Verified
Questions and Detailed Answers
OVERVIEW DESCRIPTION:
This set of multiple-choice questions is designed for the 2026 FIFA Football Agent Exam.
The questions systematically cover the core regulatory frameworks, including the
mandatory written agreement requirements and fee cap calculations under the FIFA
Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) ; the jurisdictional reach of the Football Tribunal and
principles of contractual stability under the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of
Players (RSTP) ; the prohibitions on conflicts of interest and third-party ownership under
the FIFA Code of Ethics and RSTP ; and the operational mechanics of the FIFA Clearing
House. Additionally, the questions integrate practical applications of the FIFA
Guardians safeguarding principles and the procedural nuances of the FIFA Procedural
Rules.
QUESTION 1
A licensed agent negotiates with a club for six months before signing a representation
agreement with the player. Under the FFAR, what is the regulatory status of the services
provided before the agreement was signed?
A) Valid, as long as a written agreement is eventually signed.
B) Invalid, because services cannot be provided before a written agreement exists.
C) Valid, because oral agreements are sufficient under FFAR for non-international
transactions.
D) Invalid unless the player retroactively confirms the agreement in writing.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: Article 12 of the FFAR mandates that a written representation
agreement must be in place before any Football Agent Services are provided. Providing
services without a signed written agreement is a violation, regardless of later signature.
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QUESTION 2
What constitutes an "Approach" under the FFAR, even without direct communication
with the client?
A) Sending a general advertisement in a football magazine.
B) Instructing a third-party consultant to contact a coach's spouse regarding
representation.
C) Publishing an open offer to all free agents on a personal website.
D) Requesting information about a player from their current club.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: An approach includes indirect contact, such as using an
intermediary or third party to relay interest. Instructing a consultant to contact a family
member to discuss representation qualifies as an indirect approach.
QUESTION 3
Which of the following best reflects the distinction between "Football Agent Services"
and "Other Services"?
A) Football Agent Services are regulated by the FFAR, while Other Services are not.
B) Other Services may include negotiating commercial contracts unrelated to player
transfers.
C) Football Agent Services exclude preparatory negotiations that occur before a
transaction.
D) Other Services are regulated identically to Football Agent Services under the FFAR.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: "Other Services" typically involve commercial or marketing activities
not directly tied to a specific transfer or employment contract negotiation. These are
distinct from core agent services regulated under the FFAR .
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QUESTION 4
A Representation Agreement is deemed to have an international dimension when:
A) The agent and the client are from different countries.
B) It covers multiple transactions, at least one of which involves an international transfer.
C) The agreement is written in a language other than the official language of the client's
country.
D) The client is a national player being transferred to a club in the same country.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: An agreement has an international dimension if it covers specified
transactions where at least one involves an international transfer of a player or coach,
regardless of the nationalities of the parties involved .
QUESTION 5
A club fails to upload details of a payment made to a football agent for Other Services
into TMS within 14 days of the payment. What are the consequences?
A) No consequences, as only payments for core agent services must be reported.
B) The club has breached its obligations under Article 18 of the FFAR and may be
sanctioned.
C) The agent is automatically liable for the club's failure to report.
D) The transfer is automatically invalidated.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: Under Article 18 of the FFAR, clubs must upload details of
payments to agents for both Agent Services and Other Services to TMS within a
specified period. Failure to do so is a breach subject to sanction .
QUESTION 6
Under the FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit, which statement best captures a
core principle?
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A) Safeguarding is primarily the responsibility of national associations.
B) The best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration in all actions.
C) Safeguarding policies only apply to players under the age of 16.
D) Agents have no formal safeguarding responsibilities as they are not employers.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
EXPERT RATIONALE: The FIFA Guardians programme is based on fundamental
principles, with the best interest of the child being the paramount consideration in all
decisions and actions affecting children in football .
QUESTION 7
A player unilaterally terminates their contract without just cause. Under the RSTP, which
elements must be present for FIFA to have jurisdiction over a claim from the club?
A) The dispute concerns contractual stability and an ITC request has been challenged.
B) The player's new club is in a different country.
C) The player is under the age of 23.
D) The contract was signed before the player was 18.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
EXPERT RATIONALE: For FIFA to be competent, the dispute must involve contractual
stability issues (Articles 13-18 RSTP) and the relevant International Transfer Certificate
(ITC) request must have been challenged by an interested party .
QUESTION 8
Which relationships are sufficient to establish the status of "Connected Football Agents"
under the FFAR?
A) Two agents who are co-directors of the same agency.
B) Two agents who share office space but operate independently.
C) Two agents who collaborate on a single transaction for a specific player.
D) Two agents who are step-siblings.