Your Membership

All current and former players are eligible for financial assistance towards courses that lead to nationally recognised qualifications. These courses can be academic or vocational, and our experienced Education team can help you plan your next career move.

If you want to stay in the game as a coach or manager, you’ll need some qualifications. Our Coaching department can help you gain your UEFA licences, which you’ll need if you want a career as a professional coach.

The PFA provides a 24/7 counselling telephone helpline for all current and former professional footballers. You can access this private and confidential support all year round. Our trained counsellors can guide you to further support for your wellbeing, including access to local counselling or residential rehab.

All members can access a week-long residential rehabilitation stay at St George’s Park, receiving expert treatment from our partners Game Changer Performance. You’ll work with doctors, physiotherapists, strength-and-conditioning specialists, sports scientists and soft-tissue therapists, who can help accelerate the recovery process and get you back to full fitness.

The PFA Accident Fund issues grants to former members who may need medical assistance outside NHS parameters. This includes support for consultations, scans, operations and physiotherapy for injuries or illness suffered as a consequence of your football career.

All members can receive contractual advice from a member of our Delegate Liaison team. Under the standard playing contract, current players are also entitled to representation during general and field disciplinary appeals with the FA and at tribunals with the Premier League and English Football League.

We provide accident and sickness insurance for all members, and you can access up to £25,000 if your career has been cut short as a result of a specific accident or illness. If the worst should happen, families of all players in the Premier League and English Football League are also entitled to a death-in-service benefit of four times annual earnings, up to a maximum of £600,000.

The PFA can provide members with advice and assistance on a variety of legal issues in relation to all football matters. The Delegate Liaison team have a wealth of experience, and if necessary can refer you to external legal teams too.