FIFA releases Global Transfer Report as spending hits $13.11billion

January 29 – FIFA has released in annual report of global transfer spending, with transactions in the transfer market topping €10 billion for the first time – a sign that football’s economic profile continues to expand.

The 2025 Global Transfer Report shows that more than 86,000 international transfers were completed across the men’s and women’s game in 2025 — the highest figure recorded.

Transfer spending didn’t just creep upward either as it soared through the $10 billion ceiling,