FIFA Confirms Record Figures in Global Transfer Market

The global transfer market reached new highs during the latest registration period, FIFA said. Between June 1 and September 2, clubs completed 12,575 international transfers and spent $9.89 billion.

The deals involved 267 players who had appeared at the World Cup, representing 47 countries. English clubs dominated spending, paying $3.02 billion for new signings. Italian clubs spent $1.1 billion, followed by Spain with $940 million, Germany with $904 million and France with $641 million.

The Premier League also led the number of incoming transfers, ahead of Spain’s LaLiga and Portugal. French clubs topped transfer income with $1.7 billion, while England received $1.43 billion. Germany collected $1.02 billion, Spain $773 million and Portugal $642 million.

Men’s professional football has posted rising transfer activity for five consecutive years. International deals increased from 9,905 in 2022 to 10,456 in 2023, 10,859 in 2024 and 11,863 in 2025.

Women’s football set its own records, with 1,406 international transfers, 19.2% above the previous high. Clubs spent $28.6 million on transfer fees, more than twice the $12.3 million spent during the same period in 2025. England led spending at $8 million, followed by Spain with $6.6 million and Germany with $4.9 million. Sweden received the most, taking in $4.2 million.