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Record Football Transfer Spending in 2025

In 2025, spending on men's professional football transfers hit a record $13.08 billion, according to FIFA. England was the top spender, investing $3.82 billion. A total of 86,158 international transfers were recorded.


Record Football Transfer Spending in 2025

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced Wednesday that 2025 set a historical record for spending on transfers in men's professional football, reaching $13.08 billion. The year saw 86,158 international transfers registered for men, women, and amateurs. England was the highest-spending country, with $3.82 billion. FIFA's annual report was released alongside the launch of an interactive website for the Global Transfer Report, offering users a platform to access detailed transfer data and discover key trends across every national union worldwide.