US EditionInternational transfer spending hit $13.08 billion in 2025, FIFA study shows
- FIFA's Global Transfer Report showed clubs completed a record 24,558 international men's transfers in 2025, with total spending of USD 13.08 billion.
- Across all levels, FIFA reported a record 86,158 international player transfers in 2025, with women's football completing 2,440 moves, over 6% more than the previous year.
- Among headline deals, Florian Wirtz's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool involved a guaranteed £100 million and up to £13.37 million in bonuses, with other top transfers including Ekitite, Duran, Sesko, and Woltemade.
- The 2025 totals surpass previous records, with English clubs spending �2.7bn and generating �1.28bn , making England the biggest spender.
- The women's game set spending records with �20.74 million spent in 2025, while Orlando Pride's signing of Lizbeth Ovalle and 59,162 amateur players moving abroad highlighted growing investment and mobility.
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DnoticiasThe clubs spent more than 50% in transfers than they had spent in 2024 and more 35.6% more than the previous record. The English were the ones who spent most but also the ones who received most.
The year 2025 broke a record in spending on transfers, with a total of more than $13 billion, 50% more than in 2024.
International transfer spending hit $13.08 billion in 2025, FIFA study shows
Clubs around the world completed a record 24,558 international transfers in men's football in 2025, with total spending rising to $13.08 billion, world soccer's governing body FIFA said in its Global Transfer Report published on Wednesday.
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