Player Registrations
Football Association of Wales Player Registrations
The Registrations Department oversee all aspects of Player Registrations within Wales for both Professional and Amateur players. Our duties include:
- Administration of the FAW COMET Player Registrations module.
- Registration of all Professional and Amateur Players in Wales.
- Administration of the FIFA Transfer Matching System.
- Processing of all International Transfer Certificates (ITC) for Professional and Amateur player’s both in and out of Wales.
- Implement all FAW, UEFA and FIFA Rules and Regulations regarding Player Registrations.
- Advise Clubs/Players on any queries regarding the Rules & Regulations including FIFA and Domestic Training Compensation claims.
- Governing Body Endorsements for Work Permit applications.
- Oversee Intermediary Activity within Wales.
Registration Periods
The Registration Periods for the 2024/25 season are as follows:
2024-2025 Season:
01.06.2024 to 31.05.2025
Men’s Closed Season:
01.06.2024 to 15.07.2024
Men’s Playing Season:
16.07.2024 to 31.05.2025
Women’s Closed Season:
01.06.2024 to 19.08.2024
Women’s Playing Season:
20.08.2024 to 31 May 2025
Men’s Professional Registration Periods:
00:00:00 on 14.06.2024 to 23:59:59 on 30.08.2023
and
00:00:00 on 01.01.2025 to 23:59:59 on 03.02.2025
Women’s Professional Registrations Period:
00:00:00 on 15.07.2024 to 17:00:00 on 04.10.2024
and
00:00:00 on 13.01.2025 to 17:00:00 on 11.02.2025
Amateur Registrations Period:
00:00:00 on 14.06.2024 to 17:00:00 on 27.03.2025
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Female Player Employment Contract
This Employment Contract must accompany an application to register a Professional Player.
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Academy Trial Registration Form
Download the Academy Trial registration form.
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FAW Professional Mutual Cancellation Form
This form is used for a Club and Professional Player to mutually agree to terminate an Employment Contract early.
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12 Month Aggregated FIFA World Rankings
The following 12 month aggregated FIFA World Rankings are to be read in conjunction with the FAW Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Regulations, found on our Handbook page.
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24 Month Aggregated FIFA World Rankings
The following 24 month aggregated FIFA World Rankings are to be read in conjunction with the FAW Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) Regulations, found on our Handbook page.
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International Transfers
Find out how to gain access to the FIFA Transfer Matching System (“TMS”) in order to obtain an International Transfer Certificate (“ITC”) for Players seeking to register with your Club.
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FAW Standard Employment Contract
This Employment Contract must accompany an application to register a Professional Player and is to be submitted to the Association via FAW COMET.
International Transfer Documents
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Adult Player First Registration Declaration
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FIFA Minor Application Checklist – Article 19.2.A (Not Linked to Football)
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FIFA Minor Application Checklist – Article 19.2.A (Player Returning to Wales)
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FIFA Minor Application Checklist – Article 19.2.A Accompanied Refugee
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FIFA Minor Application Checklist – Article 19.2.C
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FIFA Minor Application – Article 19.2D Unaccompanied Refugee
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FIFA Minor Application – Article 19.2E Exchange Student
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