# Foot Agent Exam — Full Reference > FIFA Football Agent Exam preparation platform — 800+ practice questions, AI study tools, and regulation-specific study guides. Trusted by 7,000+ agents. 98% platform pass rate. > ## About Foot Agent Exam Foot Agent Exam (footagentexam.com) is an online platform that helps candidates prepare for the FIFA Football Agent Exam. The platform provides regulation-referenced practice questions, timed mock exams mirroring the real exam format (20 questions, 60 minutes, open book), and AI-powered study tools including an AI Chat assistant, Wrong Answer Coach, Case Walkthrough, and Learning Gap Analysis. Website: https://www.footagentexam.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/footagentexam/ X: https://x.com/footagentexam Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/footagentexam --- ## FIFA Football Agent Exam — Key Facts The FIFA Football Agent Exam is the official annual licensing examination required by FIFA for anyone who wants to operate internationally as a football agent — representing players, clubs, or other agents in transfers and contract negotiations. The licensing requirement was introduced in 2023 under the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR). ### Exam Format - 20 multiple-choice questions - 60 minutes duration - Pass mark: 75% (15 out of 20 correct answers) - Open book: only official FIFA digital study materials permitted during the exam - Remote/online with live proctoring - Available in English, French, German, and Spanish - Wrong answers carry no penalty — never leave a blank - Each candidate receives a unique set of questions ### Exam Frequency and Dates (2026) - Held once per year (since 2025) - Application window: January 20 – March 6, 2026 - Language/timeslot change deadline: March 29, 2026 - Pre-Exam Readiness Check deadline: April 14, 2026 - Primary exam session: April 28–30, 2026 - Backup exam session: May 5–7, 2026 - Results published: June 4, 2026 - Answer review request deadline: June 7, 2026 ### Pass Rate - Global pass rate: 18% (June 2025 data) - Previous pass rate: 52% (June 2023) - The difficulty increased significantly between 2023 and 2025 ### Eligibility - Minimum age: 18 - No university degree or prior football experience required - No exemption for lawyers, accountants, or former players — everyone sits the same exam - Ineligible if: convicted of serious criminal offences; active player, coach, club owner, referee, or match official; performed agent services without a licence in last 24 months; currently bankrupt - Registration: exclusively at agents.fifa.com (not through national associations) ### Pre-Exam Readiness Check - Mandatory for all candidates — failure to complete = automatic disqualification - Must use the exact same laptop, location, smartphone (with FIFA exam app), and internet connection as on exam day - Deadline: April 14, 2026 at 23:59 CET ### Open-Book Rules Permitted: official FIFA study materials in digital format, glasses, calculator. Prohibited (causes immediate disqualification): printed documents, handwritten notes, external websites, mobile phones/tablets/headphones (except FIFA app), second screen, another person in the room, leaving camera view, any breaks (including restroom), communicating with anyone. ### After Passing - Annual licence fee required to maintain active agent status - Minimum 20 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits per calendar year - CPD course assessments require 80% pass mark - Mandatory CPD course on minors — must be renewed every 3 years - Failure to complete CPD → automatic provisional suspension; if not remedied within 60 days → licence automatically withdrawn --- ## Official FIFA Study Documents There are 9 official documents tested on the exam. Approximately 60–70% of questions (12–14 out of 20) relate to FFAR or RSTP. All documents are available at https://www.footagentexam.com/fifa-materials 1. **FFAR — FIFA Football Agent Regulations** (January 2026 edition) — Highest exam weight 2. **RSTP — Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players** (July 2025 edition) — Highest exam weight 3. **FIFA Statutes** (May 2024 edition) — High weight 4. **FIFA Disciplinary Code** (September 2025 edition) — High weight 5. **FIFA Code of Ethics** (latest edition) — Medium weight 6. **FIFA Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal** (January 2025 edition) — Medium weight 7. **FIFA Clearing House Regulations** (January 2026 edition) — Medium weight 8. **FIFA Guardians: Child Safeguarding Toolkit** (latest edition) — Medium weight 9. **Relevant FIFA Circulars** (ongoing) — Medium weight --- ## Key FFAR Rules (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) ### Service Fee Caps (FFAR Article 15) For transactions where total remuneration is above USD 200,000: - Individual representation of a player: 5% of player remuneration - Individual representation of a club (engaging entity): 3% of player remuneration - Dual representation (agent represents both player and club): 6% combined cap - Representation of releasing entity: 10% of transfer fee For transactions below USD 200,000: service fee is freely negotiated between the parties. ### Representation Agreements (FFAR Article 16) - Maximum duration with a player or coach: 2 years - No maximum duration for club representation agreements - A parent or legal guardian must countersign agreements for minors - Agreements must be in writing and registered on the FIFA Agent Platform ### Connected Football Agents (FFAR Article 2 and 12) - A Connected Football Agent (CFA) is an agent who shares economic interests with another agent involved in the same transaction - CFAs must disclose their connection before entering any representation agreement - Failure to disclose = violation of FFAR ### Dual Representation (FFAR Article 14) - An agent may represent both a player and a club in the same transaction - Requires prior written consent from both parties - Subject to the 6% combined fee cap ### Suspended Provisions - Certain FFAR provisions are suspended per FIFA Circular 1873 - Candidates should know which provisions are suspended and their practical implications --- ## Key RSTP Rules (Regulations on Status & Transfer of Players) ### Training Compensation (RSTP Article 20 + Annexe 4) - Applies when a player signs their first professional contract or transfers as a professional before age 23 - Covers training years from age 12 to 21 (not 23) - Amount based on training costs of the new club's category - Training categories determine cost per year (Category I is most expensive) ### Solidarity Mechanism (RSTP Article 21 + Annexe 5) - 5% of any transfer fee is distributed to clubs that trained the player between ages 12 and 23 - Ages 12–15: 0.25% per year (total 1.00% for 4 years) - Ages 16–23: 0.50% per year (total 4.00% for 8 years) - Total: 5.00% - Example: On a $10,000,000 transfer → $500,000 solidarity pool ### Contractual Stability (RSTP Article 17) - Protected period: 3 years generally - Protected period: 2 years if player was 28 or older at time of signing - Breach during protected period → sporting sanctions + compensation ### Protection of Minors (RSTP Article 19) - International transfer of players under 18 is prohibited - Three exceptions: (1) parents move to the new country for non-football reasons; (2) transfer within the EU/EEA for players aged 16–18 with safeguards; (3) player lives within 50km of a national border and the club is within 50km of that border - Minimum age 16 for first professional contract (RSTP Article 18) ### Third-Party Ownership - RSTP Articles 18bis/18ter: no third-party ownership of players' economic rights and no third-party influence on clubs' transfer and employment policies --- ## Study Guides on footagentexam.com ### How to Become a Football Agent URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/become-a-football-agent Step-by-step guide covering eligibility, FIFA Agent Platform application, exam format, readiness check, and post-licensing CPD requirements. ### How to Pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/how-to-pass-fifa-agent-exam 9-step strategy guide covering eligibility (Art. 5 FFAR), registration, language/timeslot requests, Pre-Exam Readiness Check, study order for 9 documents, FFAR focus areas (Arts. 12–16), RSTP calculation mastery, exam environment setup, and open-book strategy. ### FFAR Study Guide URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/ffar Complete breakdown of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations — service fee caps, representation agreement rules, connected agents, dual representation, suspended provisions. Includes 5 free practice questions. ### RSTP Study Guide URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/rstp Complete breakdown of Regulations on Status & Transfer of Players — training compensation (with worked calculation examples), solidarity mechanism, contractual stability, protection of minors. Includes 5 free practice questions. ### FIFA Statutes Guide URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/statutes Official languages (7), IFAB authority, membership criteria, Congress powers, Council composition, Football Tribunal, CAS appeals. ### FIFA Disciplinary Code Guide URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/disciplinary-code Suspension lengths, limitation periods (2/5/10 years), discrimination sanctions (3-step protocol), fine ranges (CHF 100–5,000,000). ### FIFA Clearing House Regulations Guide URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/clearing-house Electronic Player Passport, 30-day deadlines, 11-a-side scope, financial transparency, 3-step payment process. ### Exam Dates 2026 URL: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/exam-dates Full timeline with all key dates, fee structure, language options, readiness check details. --- ## Free Practice Exams - Mock Exam 1 — General Mixed: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/practice/mock-exam-1 - Mock Exam 2 — FFAR Focus: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/practice/mock-exam-2 - Mock Exam 3 — RSTP Focus: https://www.footagentexam.com/study/practice/mock-exam-3 --- ## Frequently Asked Questions **How many questions is the FIFA agent exam?** 20 multiple-choice questions, 60 minutes, 75% pass rate (15/20) required. **What is the FIFA agent exam pass rate?** The global pass rate is 18% (2025 data). **How often is the FIFA agent exam held?** Once per year. The 2026 exam takes place April 28–30, 2026. **Do I need a degree to become a football agent?** No degree is required. The minimum age is 18. All candidates — regardless of background — sit the same FIFA exam. **How difficult is the FIFA Football Agent Exam?** The global pass rate dropped from 52% in June 2023 to 18% in June 2025. The exam is difficult because the breadth is large (9 documents, including the dense RSTP and FFAR), the time per question is short (3 minutes), and many candidates underestimate the precision required. **How long should I study for the FIFA Football Agent Exam?** Candidates with no legal or football regulation background typically need 80–120 hours. Those with prior knowledge may need 40–60 hours. Active practice with timed mock exams is the most important factor. **What happens if I fail the FIFA Football Agent Exam?** Since FIFA holds only one exam per year (since 2025), failing means waiting a full year. There is no limit on retake attempts. **Can I use printed notes or external websites during the exam?** No. Only official FIFA study materials in digital format are permitted. Printed documents, handwritten notes, and external websites cause immediate disqualification. **What causes automatic disqualification?** Communicating with others during the exam; accessing external websites or unauthorized materials; using a phone, tablet, or headphones for anything other than the FIFA exam app; leaving the camera view; having another person in the room; using a second screen; or any cheating detected by remote proctoring. **Can anyone become a football agent?** Yes, provided you meet FIFA eligibility criteria — minimum age 18, no disqualifying criminal history, and no conflicting football roles (active player, coach, club owner, or referee).