FIFPro: Men's Football Workplace Safety Report (2023)

• "85% of player unions agree that in most instances the relationship between fans and players is very positive and should be cherished;
• 76% said that workplace safety is a growing concern for professional footballers;
• 66% felt that in recent years parts of fan culture have become increasingly more violent and abusive;
• 88% of unions said the threat of violence leads to poor performance by players."

These are the main points of the "Men's Football Workplace Safety Report and the impact of violence towards footballers in their workplace" published by FIFPro on 11/01/2024.

The report also suggests a number of measures to increase the safety of players and ensure their wellbeing while at work:
• "increased use of technology to catch and deter perpetrators. 98% said tech devices such as security scanners and facial recognition would make players safer;
• more should also be done by clubs to ban violent fans;
• steps should be taken to foster dialogue with fans about the impact of abuse and violence on player well-being."

41 players' unions responded to FIFPro's request for this…