Summer transfers of ‘Big 5’ football markets analysed in new report

FIFA TMS has launched a new report today with analysis of the international transfers involving clubs from England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain during the summer transfer window, according to FIFA.com.

These five markets accounted for 82 per cent or USD 2.3 billion of the total spend (USD 2.8 billion) realised by the 26 countries that saw their transfer window close on 1 September 2014.

The report – ‘The Big 5: Transfer Window Analysis Summer 2014’ – is available in English and provides unique insights into this summer’s transfer window including key trends and comparisons with previous transfer windows. The topics include:

New record highs in transfer spending and number of transfers – England and Spain driving the market

Types of transfer – a steady increase in the number of loans.

Intermediary involvement – increase in intermediary involvement and commissions.

Transfer streams – spending within the Big 5 countries.

Average fee per player – based on the country engaging the player and his age.

England – average fee per player; a steady growth over the last four years.

M.D