PFA Business School

Workshop

Football Finance

Football is a global game that continues to evolve, grow, and generate more revenue. From foreign investment, expansion of broadcasting platforms, and diversifying of ownership models, the football finance landscape has never been more fascinating.

This workshop is designed to give students the tools to enhance their knowledge of the finances of the beautiful game and analyse how football clubs can become more financially sustainable.

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Course Objectives and Target Audience

Objectives

  • Be able to interpret key aspects of football club accounting.
  • Investigate the reasons for financial decision making.

  • Gain an understanding into the finances of player transfers. 

  • Develop an appreciation for football finance regulation. 

Target Audience

  • Current players who want to analyse their personal performance using data.
  • Current and former PFA members.
  • Managers, Coaches, Sport Directors and Club Managers.
  • Football broadcaster and journalists.

Course Content

Module 1 - Football Club Financial Analysis
  • Introduction to the key terms of football finance.
  • Accounting case studies from global clubs.
  • What are the key figures to look out for in reports.
  • Economic considerations.
Module 2 - Squad Financial Planning
  • Analysis of club assets.
  • How to squad plan considering current finances.
  • Long-term planning of squad development.
Module 3 - Economic Control and Finance of Football Deals
  • Economic control and Financial Fair Play (FFP).
  • Financial redistribution.
  • Financial sustainability.
Module 4 - Financial Due Diligence
  • Processes and Procedures.
  • Financial health.
  • Legal considerations.

Course Delivery

Course Length

Course Length

The length of the course is eight weeks.                         

Languages

Language

This course is delivered in English.                       

Date of Course

Schedule

• March – May 2026.                               

• Tuesday and Thursday 17:00-19:00.                                

Location

Location

Online virtual learning environment.                                            

Accreditation

Certification

Students will receive certification issued by the PFA Business School in Advanced Studies in Football Finance.. 

Fees and Grants

Fees & Grants

The programme admission fee is £2,000 +VAT. Current and former PFA Members can apply for a grant of £2,000 +VAT to enrol in the programme at a lower cost.

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