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 2023/24 season are as follows:

Mens Pro Reg Period – 14.06.2023 – 01.09.2023 and 01.01.2024 – 01.02.2024

Women’s Pro Reg Period – 15.07.2023 – 06.10.2023 and 12.01.2024 – 09.02.2024

Amateur Reg Period – 14.06.2023 – 28.03.2024

Closed Season – 01.06.2023 – 10.07.2023

Playing Season – 11.07.2023 – 31.05.2024

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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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Limited Minor Exemption Form

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