FIFPro: Jonas Baer-Hoffmann, general secretary since 2020, to step down at the end of 2023

Jonas Baer-Hoffmann (GER), general secretary of FIFPro since January 2020, is to step down from his post at the end of 2023, announced the International Federation of Professional Footballers on 09/11/2023.

"During his tenure, FIFPro's achievements include obtaining equal conditions and guaranteed compensation for Women's World Cup players, negotiating improvements to the transfer system and other international football regulations during the Covid-19 pandemic, and securing the first global standard for maternity rights in the game," explained the body.

"After accepting the role as general secretary, we set out on a strategic path to create a modern and progressive organisation on an historic foundation and with the strong values of player unions. Along every step of the way, we have carried out a process to make FIFPro the best vehicle to represent players on a global stage," said Jonas Baer-Hoffmann.

• "FIFPro will recognise the service of Jonas Baer-Hoffmann during its upcoming general assembly in Cape Town (South Africa) at the end of November," added the body.