The summer market broke all barriers

The FIFA has published a global overview of international transfers (from June 1 to September 1, 2023). This document examines the signings of international players during the mid-2023 transfer window and shows historical figures in both women’s and men’s soccer.

During this period, the historical number of 6,884 million of euros in transfer costs. This represents an increase of 47.2% compared to the same period in 2022 and an increase of 26.8% compared to 2019, when the previous record was set.

“During the mid-2023 transition, England topped the list of spending on transfers (1,841 million of euros) and the number of signings made (449) and players transferred (514) ―commented by Emilio García Silvero, director of FIFA’s Legal Services and Compliance Division―. however, Germany recorded the highest amount of income from transfers (1,032 million of euros). “This is the first time that clubs from a single federation have received more than $1 billion (€930 million) in the middle of a transfer year.”

Saudi Arabia, With a total of 814.1 million euros, it occupies second place in the list of expenditure on transfers, ahead of France (800 million euros), Germany (709 million euros), Italy (661 million euros) and Spain (377.2 million euros). For their part, AFC clubs generated 14.0% of total spending on transfers. This is the first time that clubs from a confederation other than UEFA exceed 10% of the total cost.

About Women’s FootballEmilio García added the following: «The total number of transfers during the mid-year registration also has increased for the sixth consecutive year. 829 transfers were registered, of which 66 generated transfer costs. “Both figures set a new record, with an increase of 19.1% and 83.3% respectively.”

Europe It also leads in women’s football, registering 634 signings and 565 transferred players. In particular, Germany tops the list in signings made (55), while France occupies the first place in the number of transferred players, with a total of 53. Transfer costs in women’s football, which reached a historic figure of 2.8 million euros, more than doubled compared to the period of transfers in the middle of 2022.

Also, they have paid 647.8 million euros in agent fees during the mid-year transition, which represents a new record. So far, the total registered for 2023 reaches 793.2 million euros, that is, 36.9% more than in 2022, and more than in any other year.