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Representatives from 10 FIFPRO member, candidate and observer unions, as well as guest unions, federations and leagues, attended the 2024 FIFPRO Division Asia/Oceania general assembly in Singapore.
The event was an opportunity for unions to align on the FIFPRO Asia/Oceania 2023-2026 strategic framework, share best practice and look ahead to the future of football in the region.
It was also a chance to reflect on key player-centric research that the division has undertaken in recent times, including the Asian Champions League Report and findings from other AFC tournaments such as the AFC Asian Cup, AFC Women’s Club Championship and Olympic Qualifiers.
FIFPRO Asia/Oceania chairperson Takuya Yamazaki said: “Over the past six to 12 months our focus has been on organising our players around major AFC tournaments, with the objective of building a clear understanding of the players’ experiences and enhancing our capacity to improve the football industry.
“This has been complemented by a commitment to high-level research, which the players believe contributes to the development of football across the region, through FIFPRO.
“Our collective challenge is to design an industry that aligns the collective interests of all stakeholders, rather than continuing with the current hierarchical model which largely defines global football.
“As football in the region continues to evolve, the division’s role, and the players’ voice, will only become more important, and that’s where our strategic framework provides a clear vision for our current and future work.”
Member, candidate, observer and guest unions in attendance
- Australia – PFA
- India – FPAI
- Indonesia – APPI
- Japan – JPFA
- Jordan – Jordanian PFA
- Korea Republic – KPFA
- Kyrgyzstan – APFKR
- Malaysia – PFAM
- New Zealand – NZPFA
- Qatar – QPA
- Saudi Arabia – FPA
- Thailand – PFA Thailand
- Uzbekistan – UFU
The opening day kicked off with the division’s strategic priorities. It allowed for the progress achieved in the 2023-2026 framework to be highlighted, as well as areas that can be scaled and improved.
