How much does a player earn? Croatia Women Football 2.
A new global survey by the international players’ union FIFPRO shows that most women’s national team footballers earn far too little to make a living from the sport. About two-thirds of respondents reported annual earnings below $20,000, with nearly half earning under $10,000 and almost a third between $0–$5,000.
Clubs and national teams remain the main income sources, yet roughly one-quarter of players hold additional jobs outside football. Short-term contracts are widespread, with 33 % tied to deals of one year or less and 22 % having no contract at all.
Many players also complain about inadequate rest before and after matches and basic travel conditions during tournaments. FIFPRO warns that continued financial instability could push talent out of the game unless improvements are made.
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FIFPRO — the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels — is the global players’ union that represents more than 70 national footballer associations and over 70,000 professional players worldwide, both men and women. It works to defend players’ rights, improve working conditions, and support welfare issues like contracts, health, equality, and career development. Founded in 1965, FIFPRO acts as a collective voice for footballers in negotiations with leagues and governing bodies, aiming to make the sport fairer and safer for all professionals.
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The Croatian female football player who earns the most is widely reported to be Ana Maria Marković, a forward for the Croatia women’s national team and professional clubs in Europe, with an estimated annual salary of around $800,000—a high figure for a Croatian women’s footballer and one of the top-earning female players from Croatia.
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