FIFA: a record 5,973 international transfers during the 2026 winter transfer window, $1.95bn spent

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Men's professional football clubs completed a record 5,973 international transfers during the 2026 winter transfer window (data from 01/01 to 03/02/2026), up 3% on the previous record set in 2025 (5,799), according to the "International Transfer Snapshot" report on the latest transfer market published by FIFA on 05/02/2026.

A total of $1.95bn...

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