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    I 10 migliori consigli per superare l’esame di agente di calcio FIFA

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    Introduzione

    Il 20 settembre 2023, oltre 10.000 candidati registrati sosterranno la seconda edizione dell’esame per agenti di calcio FIFA, dopo la sua reintroduzione all’inizio dell’anno. Nell’ambito dei nostri corsi su come superare l’esame e come ulteriore guida per Come diventare agente di calcio, abbiamo deciso di creare un blog che illustra i 10 migliori consigli che i candidati devono seguire per prepararsi e sostenere l’esame.

    • Leggere ed evidenziare il materiale di studio FIFA

    Forse il più impegnativo dei 10 consigli principali è quello di prendersi il tempo necessario per sedersi e leggere l’intero documento FIFA Study Materials (693 pagine). Anche se questo può sembrare un compito immane, dedicando un po’ di tempo al giorno si può lavorare attraverso ogni sezione del documento e ci si abituerà rapidamente al contenuto di ciascuno dei documenti più piccoli in esso contenuti. Le domande dell’esame per Agente FIFA saranno formate da domande sul Regolamento FIFA sugli Agenti di Calcio (FFAR), sul Regolamento sullo Status e sui Trasferimenti dei Calciatori (RSTP), sul Codice Etico FIFA, sul Codice Disciplinare FIFA, sullo Statuto FIFA, sui Regolamenti della Camera di compensazione, sulle Regole procedurali che regolano il Tribunale del Calcio e su due componenti della Tutela dei minori FIFA. Pertanto, è essenziale aver letto almeno una volta ciascuno di essi per assicurarsi di essere a conoscenza di tutto ciò che viene trattato all’interno del documento.

    Durante la consultazione del Materiale di studio, è utile utilizzare una penna colorata o un evidenziatore su una versione stampata per sottolineare le clausole e gli articoli chiave dei diversi documenti. Ad esempio, le sezioni chiave come le definizioni e gli argomenti più difficili o i paragrafi più lunghi possono essere semplificati evidenziando le parti pertinenti che possono aiutare a ricordare quali informazioni si trovano in quale sezione del documento e a rispondere più efficacemente alle domande.

    Ricordate che all’esame è possibile avere con sé la versione digitale o la versione stampata del materiale di studio. È consigliabile scegliere una delle due versioni, quella che si ritiene più facile da consultare, e attenersi a questa.

    • Sviluppare un sistema di navigazione del materiale di studio

    Abbiamo appena accennato all’uso di un evidenziatore e questo è un modo per mettere in pratica il prossimo consiglio: sviluppare un sistema di navigazione efficiente, accurato e veloce per trovare rapidamente una risposta durante l’esame. La navigazione è di estrema importanza perché può alleviare lo stress e la pressione durante l’esame se il candidato dispone di un sistema utile. Un modo per farlo è assicurarsi di aver letto e compreso più volte l’indice all’inizio del materiale di studio e per ogni singolo documento.

    Ad esempio, se viene posta una domanda sui periodi di registrazione, uno degli argomenti d’esame più impegnativi, le probabilità di rispondere correttamente alla domanda aumentano se si può immediatamente consultare la relativa posizione nel Materiale di studio. Per motivi di tempo, è meglio evitare di perdere tempo a cercare la posizione di ogni sezione prima di riuscire a leggerla e a trovare la risposta. Il modo migliore per preparare un sistema di navigazione consiste nell’utilizzare un altro foglio di carta e scrivere le pagine in cui inizia ogni nuovo documento, annotando quali contenuti sono trattati in ciascuno di essi, oltre a identificare i numeri di pagina e di articolo degli argomenti più difficili che vengono comunemente esaminati, come l’indennità di formazione, i contributi di solidarietà, il Tribunale calcistico della FIFA e la tutela dei minori. Nella tabella seguente abbiamo riportato alcuni esempi per darvi un’idea di come formulare il vostro sistema di navigazione:

    Argomento

    Documento

    Pagina del materiale di studio

    Formazione Compensazione

    RSTP

    Pagina 249

    Pagine 288-291

    Meccanismo di solidarietà

    RSTP

    Pagina 249

    Pagine 292-293

    Tribunale calcistico della FIFA

    Regole procedurali del Tribunale del calcio

    Pagine 309-337

    Protezione dei minori

    RSTP

    Pagine 242-247

    Periodi di registrazione

    RSTP

    Pagine 223-224

    Pagine 591-593

    • Seguire un corso

    Per molti potrebbe essere il primo contesto d’esame in cui si trovano da molto tempo, dai tempi della scuola. Può essere un ambiente estraneo e crea incertezza su come prepararsi a sostenere l’esame e su come comportarsi quando lo si sostiene. In realtà, prepararsi a questo esame è molto simile a come ci si prepara per un esame a scuola. A scuola, gli insegnanti erano a disposizione per spiegare tutto, rispondere alle domande e aiutare a prepararsi al meglio per affrontare un esame con successo. Per l’esame di agente dovrebbe essere lo stesso.

    Iscrivendosi a un corso di preparazione all‘esame di agente, si ha accesso a esperti e insegnanti che possono fare esattamente questo. La cosa fondamentale da ricordare è controllare le percentuali di superamento, le recensioni, la credibilità e la reputazione di ciascun corso. Attualmente sono disponibili diversi corsi che offrono approcci diversi alla preparazione, come webinar dal vivo per diverse settimane, un corso dal vivo di un giorno, accesso alle domande di pratica e materiale di lettura scritto. A seconda delle vostre preferenze di apprendimento, alcuni possono essere più interessanti di altri, ma in parole povere è fondamentale seguire un corso che fornisca informazioni accurate e una guida utile per l’esame. Consigliamo di seguire un corso di preparazione dal vivo, in quanto è possibile porre domande e imparare insieme ad altri, il che è spesso più vantaggioso.

    I vincoli finanziari possono far sembrare meno attraente la partecipazione a un corso e il pagamento della tassa d’esame, ma noi consigliamo di spendere i soldi se si tratta di un corso che garantisce un aumento delle possibilità di successo. Ricordate che il tasso di superamento dell’esame è molto basso, circa il 50%, e quindi i corsi che hanno tassi di superamento ben superiori a questo livello valgono la pena di essere pagati per evitare di ripetere l’esame e di pagare due volte la tassa.

    • Eseguite il maggior numero possibile di domande di prova

    Come per la maggior parte delle cose nella vita, esercitarsi a rispondere alle domande è il modo migliore per migliorare e prepararsi. La maggior parte dei corsi disponibili, come sopra menzionato, offre l’accesso a un gran numero di domande di esercitazione che possono essere un vantaggio per i partecipanti. Sono inoltre disponibili domande come “esame simulato” attraverso la piattaforma e il portale FIFA Agent, che consigliamo vivamente di provare in quanto è presentato e strutturato esattamente come l’esame reale. Può aiutare i candidati a capire come si presenta l’esame e la logistica delle risposte alle domande, del salto e del ritorno e della gestione del tempo.

    Alcuni argomenti e contenuti specifici del Materiale di studio FIFA creano più ansia nei candidati rispetto ad altri. Tuttavia, abbiamo riscontrato che coloro che si confrontano direttamente con questi argomenti, rispondendo a numerose domande di esercitazione sull’argomento, iniziano rapidamente a sviluppare un metodo intelligente per rispondere correttamente. Questo li aiuterà a sentirsi più sicuri in sede d’esame se l’argomento verrà affrontato.

    • Imparare con gli altri

    Oltre a seguire un corso con gli esperti dell’esame per agenti di calcio FIFA, comunicare e interagire con la propria rete personale può essere uno dei modi migliori per imparare. Persone diverse nel settore hanno aree di conoscenza diverse. Ciò significa che alcuni degli argomenti che trovate più facili o più difficili non saranno gli stessi per gli altri. Rivolgetevi alla vostra rete di contatti, telefonate e incontratevi per un caffè e analizzate le diverse aree del materiale di studio. Questo vi aiuterà a individuare gli argomenti con cui vi sentite più a vostro agio e quelli a cui dovete dedicare più tempo per il ripasso. Potrebbero anche sorgere domande e dubbi su cui discutere per trovare la risposta corretta. Fondamentalmente, è importante ricordare che quasi tutti i candidati all’esame saranno preoccupati per almeno un’area di interrogazione dell’esame. Lavorare insieme può aiutare a eliminare queste preoccupazioni e ad aumentare le possibilità di successo per tutti!

    • Padroneggiare la gestione del tempo

    Abbiamo il lusso di un compito molto semplice. Rispondere a 20 domande in 60 minuti. Ciò significa che il tempo medio a disposizione per ogni domanda è di 3 minuti. Per questo motivo, uno dei nostri 10 consigli principali riguarda la gestione del tempo. Quando ci si esercita a rispondere alle domande e a lavorare su diversi esempi, è fondamentale tenere a mente questi limiti di tempo. Cercate di rispondere a ogni domanda entro i 3 minuti.

    Poi, quando si tratta di sostenere l’esame vero e proprio, ricordate i tempi. Il peggiore scenario possibile sarebbe quello di finire l’ora di tempo lasciando diverse domande senza risposta. Se si risponde a tutte e 20 le domande, si hanno maggiori possibilità di azzeccare 15 domande. Pertanto, un candidato deve avere una buona consapevolezza e un sistema di gestione del tempo per assicurarsi di non essere affrettato o in preda al panico durante l’esame.

    • Scrivere i calcoli

    Sì, questo è un esame per agenti di calcio, ma potrebbe esservi chiesto di fare matematica! Argomenti come l’indennità di formazione e il meccanismo di solidarietà richiedono calcoli matematici accurati per determinare con precisione la cifra d’esame dell’indennità dovuta ai club di formazione da un nuovo club acquirente. Non cercate di affrontare questi argomenti in modo puramente mentale. Diventa molto più facile se si utilizza un foglio di carta per annotare tutti i dettagli chiave, come la categoria utilizzata per il contributo e l’età del giocatore in ogni anno solare. Prendete il tempo necessario per scrivere questi calcoli e fate attenzione a non commettere semplici errori matematici. La pratica, come sempre, è fondamentale per familiarizzare con la “matematica del calcio”!

    • Leggere completamente la domanda

    Ci sono due punti chiave che si notano subito quando si inizia a provare le domande di esercitazione per l’esame di Agente FIFA. Leggendo attentamente ogni domanda, eviterete di commettere errori inutili e semplici.

    In primo luogo, è necessario identificare se la domanda è “positiva” o “negativa”. Ad esempio, una domanda può iniziare con “quale delle seguenti è la migliore definizione di…” oppure con “quale delle seguenti NON fa parte della definizione di…”. La ricerca di una parola chiave come “non” vi aiuterà a rispondere esattamente alla domanda che vi viene posta, invece di ipotizzare ciò che vi viene chiesto.

    In secondo luogo, la FIFA ha comunemente inserito domande che chiedono ai candidati di “selezionare uno o più”. Ciò significa che delle opzioni di risposta fornite, più di una può essere giusta. Un errore comune è che i candidati scelgano la prima risposta corretta che vedono e presumano che sia l’unica opzione giusta e passino alla successiva. Anche se si selezionano due opzioni corrette, ma anche una terza è corretta, si ottiene un punteggio pari a 0 in questa domanda e ciò può fare la differenza nel risultato. Assicuratevi che se vi chiede di selezionare una o più opzioni, evidenziate TUTTE le opzioni corrette.

    • Processo di eliminazione

    È probabile che all’esame si incontri almeno una domanda di cui non si conosce immediatamente la risposta. Il nostro consiglio principale in questa situazione è di lavorare metodicamente su ogni opzione, prestando attenzione alle parole chiave e alle componenti della domanda, e iniziare a scartare ogni opzione errata. Questo è noto come “processo di eliminazione” e può essere un metodo efficace per individuare la risposta giusta. Una volta che si sa che non possono essere assolutamente due delle opzioni, trovare quella giusta diventa molto più semplice. Bisogna però fare attenzione al fatto che l’utilizzo di questo processo può occupare una parte significativa dei 3 minuti a disposizione per ogni domanda.

    • Niente panico

    Dopo il primo esame dalla sua reintroduzione in aprile, molti dei candidati con cui abbiamo parlato e che non sono riusciti a passare l’esame ci hanno detto che il loro problema principale è stato quello di agitarsi e perdere la calma di fronte a una domanda difficile. L’esame è stato concepito per mettere alla prova le vostre conoscenze, quindi è prevedibile che alcune domande possano sembrare difficili all’inizio. Non fatevi prendere dal panico. A seconda del tempo a disposizione, ci sono diverse opzioni. In primo luogo, si può ricorrere ai nostri consigli precedenti, come la navigazione nella parte giusta del materiale di studio e l’utilizzo del processo di eliminazione per restringere le risposte. In alternativa, se il tempo lo consente, si può passare oltre e continuare a rispondere alle altre domande su cui si è più sicuri. Una volta terminate queste ultime, si può tornare alla domanda saltata e affrontarla a mente fresca, sperando di arrivare alla risposta corretta.

    Sintesi

    Questo blog si spera abbia fornito un kit di strumenti per i migliori 10 consigli da seguire e applicare quando ci si prepara e si affronta l’esame per Agente FIFA. Per ulteriori informazioni, tenete d’occhio i nostri corsi e le risorse aggiuntive pubblicate sulle nostre piattaforme di social media sotto la voce Erkut Sogut Academy.

      FIFA Football Agent Exam Mock Test Practice Questions

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      Introduction

      On the 20th of September 2023, over 10,000 registered candidates will sit the second edition of the FIFA Football Agent Exam since its reintroduction earlier in the year. As part of our courses on how to pass the exam and as further guidance for How to Become a Football Agent, we have decided to create a blog which takes the form of a mock practice exam to help you prepare by testing your knowledge and answering some questions in the same style as the real thing. 

      Before attempting this mock exam we’d also recommend reading our top 10 tips for passing the FIFA Football Agent Exam and applying some of these key tips such as ensuring you read the questions properly and using the process of elimination if you don’t immediately know the answer. You should also have done a substantial amount of reading of the study materials, and other learning time, particularly spent understanding the most essential topics. You will notice that the hyperlinks on some of the questions in this mock exam will link you to other useful resources on the topics being asked about. If you get stuck, these should help!

      Mock Exam

      1. Female players are entitled to maternity leave during the term of their contract, paid at the equivalent of how much of their salary?
        1. ⅓ of their salary
        2. ½ of their salary 
        3. ⅔ of their salary
        4. Full salary
      2. Imagine your client is 30 years old and signs a 3 year professional contract. How long is the FIFA “Protection Period”?
        1. No protected period
        2. 1 year
        3. 2 years
        4. 3 years
      3. You are representing the “Player”. The player will earn $500,000 per year. How much is your commission?
        1. Up to $200,000 3% and everything above $200,000 is 5%
        2. Up to $200,000 5% and everything above $200,000 is 3%
        3. 5% of the total gross salary
        4. 3% of the total gross salary
      4. Training Compensation is not due in EU/EAA if the former club doesn’t offer the player a contract how many days before expiry of his current one?
        1. 15 days
        2. 30 days
        3. 60 days
        4. 90 days
      5. The supreme and legislative body of FIFA is known as what?
        1. FIFA Council
        2. FIFA Congress
        3. FIFA General Secretariat
        4. FIFA President
      6. Which one is “not” an official FIFA language?
        1. Portuguese
        2. Russian
        3. Arabic
        4. Italian
      7. According to the FIFA Disciplinary Code, what is the minimum fine that may be imposed as a disciplinary measure?
        1. CHF 100
        2. CHF 200
        3. CHF 500
        4. CHF 1,000
      8. According to the RSTP and in the absence of just cause, in which of the following circumstances may a playing contract be terminated? Select one or more.
        1. Both parties agree to end it early by mutual consent
        2. If the current club are seeking to transfer the player to a new club
        3. When the player submits a written transfer request
        4. Upon expiry of the contract
      9. Joe and Matt would not be deemed to be Connected Football Agents merely by reason of which of the following:
        1. Joe is a director and Matt is employed by the same Agency
        2. They are employed by the same agency
        3. Joe and Matt split their commission 50/50 in each transaction
        4. Joe is Matt’s nephew
      10. Which of these statements is / are incorrect? Select one or more.
        1. A player may play friendly matches for 2 or 3 clubs in a single season
        2. A player may play official matches for 3 clubs in any one season in the same national association
        3. A player is permitted to play official matches for 3 clubs in any one season only if the third club and the second club have overlapping seasons
        4. A player can only ever play official matches for 2 clubs in any one season
      11. After placing online bets on football matches, Ella received a 9-month ban from her national football association. 3 months later, she transferred clubs internationally. What happens to Ella’s ban?
        1. The new association will not have to enforce the ban
        2. The new national association will conduct their own legal proceeding to decide if the ban is appropriate to continue 
        3. It will continue to apply in the new national association only if the FIFA Disciplinary Committee rules that it has worldwide effect
        4. Ella will need to appeal the ban in order to play in the new association
      12. Which of the following natural and legal persons are not considered to be a third party in the context of third party ownership?
        1. A scout
        2. A bank owned by a friend of the player
        3. The player’s former clubs
        4. Investment funds
      13. Which bodies may pronounce sanctions on football agents as contained within the FIFA Statutes and FIFA Disciplinary Code?
        1. The Football tribunal only
        2. The Ethics Committee only
        3. The Agent Chamber only
        4. The Disciplinary Committee, the Ethics Committee and/or the Football Tribunal
      14. Who bears the burden of proof (i.e. who has to prove their case) when the provisions of the Code of Ethics are breached?
        1. The Ethics Committee 
        2. The party accused of the breach
        3. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee
        4. The burden of proof is split equally between parties
      15. A player who was previously registered as a professional with a French club is registering as a professional with an Italian club before the end of the year of their 23rd birthday. In order to receive training compensation the French club must prove that: Select one or more
        1. Although it did not offer a new contract, it can justify that it is entitled to such compensation
        2. It offered a new contract to the player at least 60 days after the end of the contract with the French club
        3. It offered a new contract to the player at least 60 days before the end of the contract with the French club of at least an equivalent value of the current contract
        4. It offered a new contract to the player at least 30 days before the end of the contract with the french club
      16. Which of the following is/are not considered a Confederation by FIFA? Select one or more.
        1. OFF
        2. OFC
        3. AFA
        4. AFC
      17. You act as the Agent of the “Selling Club” where the player is sold for €60 Million in January 2024 and the individual’s remuneration will be $1,000,000 per year for the duration of the contract. How much is the maximum Agent Commission you are entitled to receive?
        1. 5% of the transfer compensation
        2. 10% of the transfer compensation
        3. 3% of the player’s remuneration if it is over $200,000 and 10% of the transfer fee
        4. 3% of the player’s remuneration if it is over $200,000 and 5% of the transfer fee
      18. Jack is due to sign a representation contract with an agent. The agent informs him that he should consider seeking legal advice prior to completing the contract. Is this sufficient to relieve the agent of the FFAR obligations?
        1. Yes, the agent has explicitly stated that Jack should consult a lawyer
        2. No, the agent must inform him  in writing as well as vocally to consult a lawyer
        3. Yes, if he has also given this information in writing
        4. No, the agent is also responsible for obtaining written confirmation from Jack as to whether or not he did in fact seek legal advice
      19. When a training rewards trigger is identified as defined in these Regulations and in accordance with articles 20 and 21 of the RSTP, a provisional EPP for the relevant player will be generated by TMS. How long will the provisional EPP be available for inspection after generation  in TMS by all member associations (known as the inspection period)? 
        1. 7 days
        2. 10 days
        3. 14 days
        4. 30 days
      20. You negotiated for your client, the player, an annual remuneration of $600,000 per year for a contract that spans for 3 years. When will your service fee payments be due to you during the contract?
        1. Each instalment will be due every 6 months
        2. Each instalment will be due every 3 months
        3. It will be paid in one instalment each year
        4. It will be paid in one instalment upon signing and completion of the contract

      Answers

      1. C
      2. B
      3. C
      4. B
      5. D
      6. A
      7. A & D
      8. D
      9. B & D
      10. C
      11. C
      12. D
      13. A
      14. A & C
      15. A & C
      16. B
      17. D
      18. B
      19. B

      Summary

      How did you get on?

      This blog has hopefully provided you with some useful practice questions that demonstrate the style of questions and answers that FIFA will use in the exam and has perhaps highlighted key areas that you need to revisit and refine your knowledge of during your preparation for the FIFA Football Agent Exam. We would advise you to engage with as many practice questions as possible on these different documents and to ensure you have good navigation skills to be able to efficiently find each relevant section within the exam. 

      For more information on how to become a football agent and to pass the FIFA exam, keep an eye out for our courses and additional resources posted on our social media platforms under the Erkut Sogut Academy

       

       

      FIFA Futbol Menajerliği Sınavını Geçmenize Yardımcı Olacak En İyi 10 İpucu

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      Giriş

      10.000’in üzerinde Futbol Menajeri adayı, 20 Eylül 2023 tarihinde, bu sene başında hayata geçen ve ikincisi düzenlenecek olan FIFA Futbol Menajerliği Sınavında ter dökecek. Sınavın nasıl geçileceğine ilişkin kurslarımızın bir parçası olarak ve Nasıl Futbol Menajeri Olunacağı konusunda daha fazla rehberlik sağlamak amacıyla, adayların sınava doğru bir şekilde hazırlanıp girmeleri için takip etmeleri gereken en iyi 10 ipucunu özetleyen bir blog oluşturmaya karar verdik.

      • FIFA Çalışma Materyallerini Okuyun ve Altını Çizin

      En değerli 10 ipucundan belki de en gerekli olanı oturup 693 sayfalık FIFA Çalışma Materyalleri belgesinin tamamını okumak için yeterli zaman ayırmaktır. Bu, zorlu bir görev gibi görünse de, her gün biraz zaman ayırarak belgenin tüm bölümlerini inceleyebilir ve materyallerin içinde bulunan kısımların içeriğine hızla aşina olabilirsiniz. FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı soruları, FIFA Futbol Menajerleri Yönetmeliği (FFAR), Oyuncuların Statü ve Transferleri Hakkında Yönetmelikler (RSTP), FIFA Etik Kodu, FIFA Disiplin Kodu, FIFA Statüleri, FIFA Clearing House Yönetmelikleri, Futbol Mahkemesi Usul Kuralları ve iki FIFA Çocuk Koruma bileşeninden olan sorulardan oluşacaktır. Bu nedenle, belgenin neleri kapsadığını bilmeniz için her birini en az bir kez okumuş olmanız önemlidir.

      Çalışma Materyallerinin üzerinde çalışırken, farklı belgelerin ana maddelerini ve alt maddelerini vurgulamak için belgenin basılı sürümünde renkli bir kalem veya vurgulayıcı kullanmanız da değerlidir. Örneğin, belirli bölümler ve karmaşık konular, hatırlamanıza yardımcı olacak şekilde düzenlenebilir. Bu, ana başlıkların ve zorlu konuların belgedeki konumlarını vurgulayarak yapılabilir. Bu yöntem sınav esnasında soruları daha kolay bir şekilde yanıtlayabilmenize yardımcı olacaktır.

      Ayrıca, sınavda çalışma materyallerinin dijital sürümünü veya basılı bir sürümünü yanınızda bulundurmanız mümkündür. Bunlardan hangisi size daha kolay görünüyorsa onu tercih edin ve buna bağlı kalın.

      • Çalışma Materyalleri Üzerinde Navigasyon Sistemi Geliştirin

      Önceki bölümde materyaller üzerinde vurgulayıcı kullanımının önemini ele almıştık. Sınav için hazırlanırken bir sonraki ipucunu uygulamanın bir yolu; sınav anında zaman baskısı altında hızlıca doğru cevapları bulmak için etkili, doğru ve hızlı bir navigasyon sistemini geliştirmektir. Navigasyon, adayın sınav sürecinde kullanabileceği bir sistem oluşturmuşsa stresi azaltmada büyük rol oynayabilir. Bunun bir yolu, çalışma materyallerinin başında ve her bir belge için içindekiler tablosunu tekrar tekrar okuyup anladığınızdan emin olmaktır.

      Örnek olarak, sınavda kayıt dönemleri hakkında sorulan zorlu bir soru ile karşılaşırsanız, Çalışma Materyallerinde ilgili yere hemen dönebilmeniz soruyu doğru yanıtlama şansınızı artıracaktır. Zaman sınırlamaları nedeniyle her bölümü sınav esnasında bulmaya çalışarak zaman kaybetmekten kaçınmak önemlidir. En etkili navigasyon sistemi için, her yeni belgenin başladığı sayfaları bir kağıt parçasına yazabilirsiniz. İçeriklerin hangi sayfada olduğunu ve özellikle sıkça sorulan Eğitim Tazminatı, Dayanışma Mekanizması, FIFA Futbol Mahkemesi ve Küçüklerin Korunması gibi  konuların sayfa numaralarını ve madde numaralarını belirleyip sınav esnasında bundan yararlanabilirsiniz. Kendi navigasyon sisteminizi oluştururken size fikir vermesi için aşağıdaki tabloda bazı örnekler verdik:

      Konu

      Belge

      Çalışma Materyali Sayfası

      Eğitim Tazminatı

      RSTP

      Sayfa 249

      Sayfa 288-291

      Dayanışma Mekanizması

      RSTP

      Sayfa 249

      Sayfa 292-293

      FIFA Futbol Mahkemesi

      Futbol Mahkemesini Düzenleyen Usul Kuralları

      Sayfa 309-337

      Küçüklerin Korunması

      RSTP

      Sayfa 242-247

      Kayıt Dönemleri

      RSTP

      Sayfa 223-224

      Sayfa 591-593

      • Bir Kursa Katılın

      Birçok kişi için bu, özellikle okul günlerinden beri ilk kez karşılaştıkları bir sınav ortamı olabilir. Sınava nasıl hazırlanılacağı ve sınav sırasında nasıl davranılacağı konusundaki belirsizlik, yabancı bir çevre yaratır. Aslında, bu sınav için hazırlanmak, okuldaki sınavlar için hazırlanmaya oldukça benzer. Okulda öğretmenler her şeyi size açıklar, soruları yanıtlamanız ve sınavı başarıyla geçmeniz için size en iyi şekilde yardımcı olurlardı. FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı için de benzer bir durum söz konusudur.

      Bir FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı hazırlık kursuna kaydolarak, uzmanlara ve öğretmenlere erişim sağlamış olursunuz; bu kişiler tam olarak bunu amaçlar. Unutulmaması gereken en önemli şey, her kursun geçme oranlarını, değerlendirmelerini, güvenilirliğini ve itibarını kontrol etmektir. Şu anda adaylara farklı hazırlık yaklaşımları sunan birçok kurs bulunuyor. Bu seçenekler arasında birkaç hafta süren canlı web seminerleri, bir günlük canlı kurs, pratik soru erişimi ve yazılı okuma materyali gibi çeşitli seçenekler bulunuyor. Kendi öğrenme tercihlerinize bağlı olarak, bazıları diğerlerinden daha cazip gelebilir. Ancak basitçe ifade etmek gerekirse, sınav için doğru bilgiyi sağlayan ve başarılı bir sınav neticesi için rehberlik sunan bir kurs seçmek son derece önemlidir. Diğer katılımcılarla birlikte soru sorabileceğiniz ve birbirinizden öğrenebileceğiniz canlı bir hazırlık kursunu tercih etmek, genellikle daha faydalı olabilir

      Mali sınırlamalar, bir kurs almanın ve sınav ücretini ödemenin cazibesini azaltabilir. Ancak eğer başarı şansınızı artıracak bir kurs ise, harcadığınız paranın karşılığını almanız muhtemeldir. Sınav geçme oranı oldukça düşük, yaklaşık %50 civarında, bu nedenle bu oranın üzerinde geçme oranları sunan kurslar, sınavı tekrar almayı ve sınav ücretini iki kez ödemeyi

      önlemek için harcanan parayı değerli kılabilir

      • Mümkün Olduğunca Fazla Pratik Soru Çözün

      Aynı hayatın diğer alanlarında olduğu gibi, yeterli seviyede pratik yapmak soruları cevaplamada da en büyük gelişimi ve hazırlığı sağlar. Yukarıda bahsedilen kursların çoğu, katılımcılara geniş bir pratik soru havuzuna erişim imkanı sunar ki bu, katılımcılar için büyük bir avantajdır. Ayrıca, FIFA Temsilci Platformu ve Portalı üzerinden “Deneme Sınavı” olarak sunulan sorular da bulunmaktadır. Bunları, gerçek sınavın yapısını tam olarak yansıttığı için denemenizi kesinlikle öneririz. Bu deneme sınavları, adaylara sınavın nasıl göründüğünü, soruları nasıl cevaplayacaklarını, gerektiğinde soruyu nasıl atlayıp geri dönebileceklerini ve nasıl etkili zaman yönetimi yapabileceklerini öğrenmede yardımcı olacaktır.

      FIFA Çalışma Materyalleri içindeki bazı konular ve içerikler, adaylarda diğerlerine göre daha fazla kaygı yaratabilir. Ancak biz, bu konularla doğrudan etkileşime girenlerin, bu konular etrafında birçok pratik soru cevaplayarak hızla doğru cevap verme yöntemleri geliştirmeye başladıklarını fark ettik. Bu da onların bu konular sınavda çıktığında sınava daha özgüvenli yaklaşmalarını sağladı.

      • Başkalarıyla Birlikte Öğrenin

      FIFA Futbol Menajerliği Sınavı’nda uzmanlarla birlikte kurs almanın yanı sıra, kişisel ağınızla iletişim kurmak ve etkileşimde bulunmak da öğrenmenin en iyi yollarından biridir. Endüstride farklı insanlar farklı alanlarda bilgi sahibidirler. Bu da demektir ki sizin bazı konuları daha kolay bulup bazılarını daha zor bulduğunuz durumlar, diğerleri için tam tersi olabilir. Ağınızdaki insanlarla iletişime geçin, telefon görüşmeleri yapın, kahve buluşmaları ayarlayın ve çalışma materyalleri’nin farklı bölümlerini birlikte inceleyin. Bu şekilde hangi konularda daha rahat olduğunuzu belirleyebilir ve hangi konulara daha fazla tekrar zamanı ayırmanız gerektiğini anlayabilirsiniz. Aynı zamanda belirsizlik yaratan bazı soruları ve konuları tartışarak doğru cevapları bulma fırsatı bulabilirsiniz. Temelde, neredeyse tüm adayların sınavda en az bir soru alanından endişe duyabileceğini aklınızda bulundurmak önemlidir. Birlikte çalışmak, bu endişeleri gidermeye yardımcı olabilir ve başarı şansınızı artırabilir!

      • Zaman Yönetiminde Ustalaşın

      Bize 60 dakika içinde 20 soruyu cevaplamak gibi basit bir görev verilmiştir. Bu da her soru için ortalama olarak 3 dakikalık bir süre olduğu anlamına gelir. Bu nedenle, en önemli 10 ipucumuzdan biri zaman yönetimi ile ilgilidir. Soruları cevaplarken ve farklı örnekleri çalışırken, bu zaman sınırlamalarını unutmamanız önemlidir. Her bir soruyu 3 dakika içinde cevaplamayı hedefleyin.

      Gerçek sınavı yaparken zamanın nasıl ilerlediğine dikkat edin çünkü 1 saatlik sürenin sonunda cevaplayamadığınız birkaç soruyla karşılaşmak istemezsiniz. Eğer 20 sorunun tamamını cevaplarsanız, 15 soruyu doğru cevaplama olasılığınız daha yüksek olacaktır. Bu nedenle adaylar, sınav sırasında aceleci veya panik olmalarına gerek kalmadan iyi bir zaman yönetimi sistemine ve bu konuda doğru farkındalığa sahip olmalıdır.

      • Hesaplamaları Yazın

      Evet, bu bir futbol menajerliği sınavı olsa da, matematikle ilgili bazı durumlarla karşılaşmanız olasıdır ! Eğitim Tazminatı ve Dayanışma Mekanizması gibi konular, örneğin futbolcuyu alan kulübün, futbolcunun eğitim gördüğü kulüplere ödemesi gereken ücreti doğru bir şekilde hesaplamak için matematiksel hesaplamalar yapmanız gerekebilir. Bu hesaplamaları sadece zihinsel olarak yapmaya çalışmak yerine, işleri kağıda dökerek daha kolay hale getirebilirsiniz. Örneğin, katkı payı için kullanılan kategori ve oyuncunun her takvim yılındaki yaşı gibi temel detayları kağıda dökmek işinizi kolaylaştıracaktır. Bu hesapları yazarak yapmaya özen gösterin ve basit matematik hataları yapmaktan kaçının. Her zaman olduğu gibi, bu tür “futbol matematiği”ne aşina olmak için de pratik yapmak çok önemlidir !

      • Sorunun Tamamını Dikkatlice Okuyun

       

      FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı için pratik soruları çözmeye başladığınızda fark edeceğiniz iki önemli nokta bulunmaktadır. Her soruyu tamamen ve dikkatlice okuyarak gereksiz basit hatalardan kaçınabilirsiniz.

      İlk olarak, sorunun “olumlu” mu yoksa “olumsuz” mu olduğunu belirlemeniz gerekmektedir. Örneğin, bir soru şöyle başlayabilir: “Aşağıdakilerden hangisi en iyi şekilde şunun tanımını verir…” veya “Aşağıdakilerden hangisi … tanımının bir parçası DEĞİLDİR…”. “Değil” gibi bir anahtar kelime arayarak, tam olarak ne sorulduğunu anlamak ve sorunun ne sorduğunu varsaymaktan kaçınmak önemlidir.

      İkinci olarak, FIFA genellikle adaylardan “bir veya daha fazlasını seçin” şeklinde sorular sormaktadır. Bu, verilen cevap seçeneklerinden birden fazlasının doğru olabileceği anlamına gelir. Yaygın bir hata, adayların ilk doğru cevabı gördüklerinde onu seçmeleri ve bu seçeneğin tek doğru seçenek olduğunu varsaymalarıdır; bu nedenle diğer seçeneklere bakmadan diğer soruya geçerler. İki doğru seçeneği seçseniz bile, üçüncü bir seçenek de doğru ise bu sorudan 0 puan alırsınız; bu yüzden doğru olan tüm seçenekleri işaretlediğinizden emin olun.

       

      • Eleme Yöntemi

      Sınavda, cevabını hemen bilemeyeceğiniz en az bir soruyla karşılaşmanız olasılık dahilindedir. Bu tür bir durumda yapmanız gereken en etkili yöntem, her seçeneği doğru bir şekilde ele almak, sorudaki anahtar kelimelere ve bileşenlere dikkat etmek ve yanlış olan seçenekleri eleyerek ilerlemektir. Bu stratejiye “eleme yöntemi” denir ve doğru cevabı bulmak için oldukça etkili bir yöntemdir. Hangi seçeneklerin kesinlikle yanlış olduğunu bildiğinizde, doğru seçeneği bulmak daha basit hale gelecektir. Sınav esnasında diğer yöntemlerden bağımsız olarak sadece bu yöntemi kullanmanın, her bir soru için ayrılan 3 dakikalık sürenin önemli bir bölümünü alabileceğini de göz önünde bulundurmanız gerekir.

      • Panik Yapmayın

      Nisan ayında yeniden yürürlüğe girmesinden bu yana yapılan ilk sınavın ardından konuştuğumuz ve bu sınavda başarılı olamayan birçok aday bize en büyük sıkıntılarının zor bir soruyla karşılaştıklarında telaşa kapılmak ve soğukkanlılıklarını kaybetmek olduğunu söyledi. Sınav bilginizi sınamak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır, bu nedenle başlangıçta bazı soruların zorlayıcı görünmesi doğal olabilir. Panik yapmayın. Kalan zamanınıza bağlı olarak, farklı seçenekleriniz bulunmaktadır. İlk olarak, Çalışma Materyallerinin uygun bölümüne giderek eleme yöntemini kullanarak cevapları daraltmak için önceki ipuçlarına başvurabilirsiniz. Alternatif olarak, zamanınız müsaitse o an devam edip kendinize daha fazla güvendiğiniz diğer soruları yanıtlayabilirsiniz. Bu soruları tamamladıktan sonra, atladığınız soruya geri dönerek yeni bir zihinle tekrardan yaklaşıp doğru cevaba ulaşmayı deneyebilirsiniz.

      Özet

      Bu blog, FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı’na hazırlanırken ve bu sınavı başarıyla geçerken takip edilebilecek en iyi 10 ipucunu ele almaktadır. Daha fazla bilgi için, Erkut Söğüt Akademi tarafından sunulan kurslarımıza ve ek kaynaklarımıza sosyal medya platformlarımızdan göz atabilirsiniz.

      Die besten 10 Tipps für das FIFA Agent Exam

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      Einführung

      Am 20. September 2023 werden über 10.000 registrierte Kandidaten die zweite Auflage des FIFA Agent Exams seit der Wiedereinführung Anfang des Jahres ablegen. Im Rahmen unserer Kurse zum Bestehen der Prüfung und als weitere Orientierungshilfe für den Weg zum Spielerberater haben wir uns entschlossen, einen Blog zu erstellen, in dem wir die 10 besten Ratschläge für die Kandidaten zur Vorbereitung und Teilnahme an der Prüfung zusammenfassen.

      • Lesen und markieren Sie die FIFA-Studienmaterialien

      Der vielleicht anspruchsvollste der 10 besten Tipps ist, sich ausreichend Zeit zu nehmen, um das 693 Seiten lange Dokument „FIFA Football Agent Exam Study Materials“ vollständig durchzulesen. Obwohl dies eine Mammutaufgabe zu sein scheint, können Sie sich jeden Tag ein wenig Zeit nehmen, um die einzelnen Abschnitte des Dokuments durchzuarbeiten. So werden Sie sich schnell an den Inhalt der einzelnen Dokumente gewöhnen. Die Fragen in der Prüfung setzen sich aus Fragen zum FIFA-Reglement für Spielervermittler (FFAR), zum Reglement über den Status und Transfer von Spielern (RSTP), zum FIFA-Ethikkodex, zum FIFA-Disziplinarreglement, zu den FIFA-Statuten, zum Reglement des FIFA Clearing House, zum Verfahrensreglement des Fussballgerichts und zu den beiden FIFA-Regularien zum Schutz von Minderjährigen zusammen. Es ist daher unerlässlich, dass Sie jedes dieser Dokumente mindestens einmal gelesen haben, um sicherzustellen, dass Sie alle darin enthaltenen Informationen kennen.

      Wenn Sie die Studienmaterialien in physischer Form durcharbeiten, lohnt es sich auch, einen farbigen Stift oder Textmarker zu verwenden, um wichtige Klauseln und Artikel der verschiedenen Dokumente hervorzuheben. So lassen sich beispielsweise wichtige Abschnitte wie Definitionen und die schwierigsten Themen oder lange Absätze vereinfachen, indem man die relevanten Teile hervorhebt.

      Denken Sie daran, dass Sie bei der Prüfung die Möglichkeit haben, die digitale Version oder eine gedruckte Version des Studienmaterials dabei zu haben. Entscheiden Sie sich für eine der beiden Varianten – je nachdem, was Ihnen leichter fällt.

      • Entwickeln Sie ein Navigationssystem für das Studienmaterial

      Wir haben gerade die Verwendung eines Textmarkers erwähnt. Das ist eine Möglichkeit, den nächsten Tipp umzusetzen: ein effizientes, genaues und schnelles Navigationssystem zu entwickeln, um eine Antwort während der Prüfung unter Zeitdruck schnell zu finden. Die Navigation ist von größter Bedeutung. Sie kann während der Prüfung viel Stress und Druck abbauen, wenn ein Kandidat über ein nützliches System verfügt. Eine Möglichkeit, dies zu tun, besteht darin, sicherzustellen, dass Sie das Inhaltsverzeichnis zu Beginn des Gesamtdokuments und für jedes einzelne Dokument wiederholt gelesen und verstanden haben.

      Wenn beispielsweise eine Frage zu den Registrierungsfristen, einem der schwierigsten Prüfungsthemen, auftaucht, erhöht es die Chancen auf eine erfolgreiche Beantwortung der Frage, wenn Sie sofort die entsprechende Stelle in den Studienunterlagen aufsuchen können. Wir raten Ihnen auf einem weiteren Blatt Papier die Seiten zu notieren, auf denen jedes neue Dokument beginnt, und sich zu notieren, welche Inhalte darin behandelt werden. Außerdem sollten Sie sich die Seitenzahlen und Artikelnummern der schwierigsten Themen notieren, die häufig geprüft werden, z. B. Ausbildungsentschädigung, Solidaritätsbeiträge, FIFA Football Tribunal und der Schutz Minderjähriger. In der nachstehenden Tabelle finden Sie einige Beispiele, die Ihnen als Anregung für Ihr eigenes Navigationssystem dienen sollen:

      Thema

      Dokument

      Seitenzahlen

      Ausbildungsentschädigung (Training Compensation)

      RSTP

      249

      288-291

      Solidaritätsbeitrag

      (Solidarity Mechanism)

      RSTP

      249

      292-293

      FIFA Football Tribunal

      Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

      309-337

      Schutz von Minderjährigen

      (Protection of Minors)

      RSTP

      242-247

      Registrierungsperioden
      (Registration Periods)

      RSTP

      223-224

      591-593

      • Belegen Sie einen Kurs

      Für viele ist dies vielleicht die erste Prüfungssituation, in der sie sich seit ihrer Schulzeit befinden. Das schafft Unsicherheit. Wie bereitet man sich auf eine Prüfung vor? In Wirklichkeit ist die Vorbereitung auf diese Prüfung sehr ähnlich wie die Vorbereitung auf eine Prüfung in der Schule. In der Schule waren die Lehrer zur Stelle, um Ihnen alles zu erklären, Fragen zu beantworten und Ihnen zu helfen, sich bestmöglich auf eine Prüfung vorzubereiten. Für das FIFA Agent Exam sollte dies genauso sein.

      Wenn Sie sich für einen Vorbereitungskurs für die Prüfung anmelden, haben Sie Zugang zu Experten und Lehrern. Wichtig ist, dass Sie die Erfolgsquote, die Bewertungen, die Glaubwürdigkeit und den Ruf der einzelnen Kurse prüfen. Es gibt inzwischen mehrere Kurse, die den Kandidaten unterschiedliche Vorbereitungsmethoden anbieten, wie z. B. mehrwöchige Live-Webinare, eintägige Live-Kurse, Zugang zu Übungsfragen und Lesematerial. Je nach Ihren eigenen Lernvorlieben werden Ihnen einige mehr zusagen als andere. Einfach gesagt, ist es wichtig, dass Sie einen Kurs belegen, der genaue Informationen und nützliche Anleitungen für die Prüfung liefert. Wir raten Ihnen, einen Vorbereitungskurs zu besuchen, in dem Sie Fragen stellen und gemeinsam mit anderen lernen können, was oft von großem Nutzen ist.

      Finanzielle Zwänge können die Teilnahme an einem Kurs und die Zahlung der Prüfungsgebühr weniger attraktiv erscheinen lassen. Es ist jedoch das Geld wert ist, wenn es sich um einen Kurs handelt, der Ihre Erfolgschancen garantiert erhöht. Denken Sie daran, dass die Bestehensquote für die Prüfung im April 2023 sehr niedrig war (ca. 50 %). Daher sind Kurse, die eine deutlich höhere Bestehensquote haben, das Geld wert, damit Sie die Prüfung nicht wiederholen und die Prüfungsgebühr nicht zweimal bezahlen müssen.

      • Machen Sie so viele Übungsfragen wie möglich

      Wie bei den meisten Dingen im Leben bringt das Üben der Beantwortung von Fragen die größte Verbesserung. Die meisten der oben erwähnten Kurse bieten Zugang zu einer großen Anzahl von Übungsfragen, die für die Teilnehmer von Vorteil sein können. Über die Agent-Plattform und das Portal der FIFA stehen auch Übungsfragen zur Verfügung, die wir sehr empfehlen. Diese werden genau wie in der echten Prüfung präsentiert und strukturiert. Auf diese Weise können die Kandidaten lernen, wie die Prüfung aussieht und wie man Fragen beantwortet, Fragen überspringt und die Zeit einteilt.

      Bestimmte Themen und Inhalte der FIFA-Dokumente lösen bei den Kandidaten mehr Ängste aus als andere. Wir haben jedoch die Erfahrung gemacht, dass diejenigen, die sich direkt mit diesen Themen beschäftigen, indem sie viele Übungsfragen zu diesem Thema beantworten, schnell eine intelligente Methode entwickeln, um die Fragen richtig zu beantworten. So können sie selbstbewusster in die Prüfung gehen, wenn das vermeintlich schwierige Thema auftaucht.

      • Lernen Sie mit anderen

      Neben der Teilnahme an einem Kurs mit Experten für die Prüfung ist die Kommunikation und Interaktion mit Ihrem persönlichen Netzwerk eine der besten Möglichkeiten, um zu lernen. Verschiedene Personen in der Branche haben unterschiedliche Wissensgebiete. Das bedeutet, dass einige der Themen, die Ihnen schwerer fallen, für andere leichter sind. Wenden Sie sich an Ihr Netzwerk, führen Sie Telefongespräche, treffen Sie sich auf einen Kaffee und gehen Sie die verschiedenen Bereiche der Studienmaterialien durch. Auf diese Weise können Sie herausfinden, welche Themen Sie am besten beherrschen und für welche Sie mehr Zeit aufwenden müssen. Dabei können auch Fragen auftauchen, die Sie besprechen können. Die Zusammenarbeit kann helfen, die Erfolgschancen für alle zu erhöhen!

      • Meistern Sie das Zeitmanagement

      Ziel ist es, dass Sie 20 Fragen in 60 Minuten richtig beantworten. Das bedeutet, dass pro Frage durchschnittlich 3 Minuten Zeit zur Verfügung stehen. Einer unserer 10 wichtigsten Tipps betrifft daher das Zeitmanagement. Wenn Sie die Beantwortung von Fragen üben und verschiedene Beispiele durcharbeiten, sollten Sie diese Zeitvorgaben unbedingt beachten. Versuchen Sie, jede Frage innerhalb der 3 Minuten zu beantworten.

      Wenn dann die eigentliche Prüfung ansteht, denken Sie wieder an Ihre Zeitplanung. Das schlimmste Szenario wäre, dass Sie am Ende der einstündigen Prüfung mehrere Fragen unbeantwortet lassen müssen. Die Chance, 15 Fragen richtig zu beantworten, ist größer, wenn Sie alle 20 Fragen beantworten. Daher muss ein Kandidat über ein gutes Bewusstsein und ein Zeitmanagement verfügen, um sicherzustellen, dass er während der Prüfung nicht in Eile oder Panik gerät.

      • Schreiben Sie Ihre Berechnungen aus

      Ja, dies ist eine Prüfung für Spielerberater – aber es bestehen Themen, die Mathematik sind! Themen wie die Ausbildungsentschädigung und der Solidaritätsmechanismus erfordern genaue mathematische Berechnungen, um die Gebühren, die den ausbildenden Vereinen von einem aufnehmenden Verein zustehen, genau zu bestimmen. Versuchen Sie nicht, diese Aufgaben rein gedanklich zu lösen. Es wird viel einfacher, wenn Sie auf einem Blatt Papier alle wichtigen Details wie die Kategorie, die für den Beitrag verwendet wird, sowie das Alter des Spielers in jedem Kalenderjahr aufschreiben. Nehmen Sie sich die Zeit, diese Berechnungen aufzuschreiben, und achten Sie darauf, keine einfachen mathematischen Fehler zu machen. Übung ist wie immer der Schlüssel, um sich mit der “Fußballmathematik” vertraut zu machen!

      • Lesen Sie die Frage vollständig

      Es gibt zwei wichtige Punkte, die Ihnen schnell auffallen werden, wenn Sie die Übungsfragen für die Prüfung ausprobieren. Wenn Sie jede Frage gründlich und aufmerksam lesen, vermeiden Sie unnötige einfache Fehler.

      Erstens müssen Sie erkennen, ob die Frage “positiv” oder “negativ” gestellt wird. Eine Frage kann zum Beispiel so beginnen: ‘which of the following is the best definition of…’ oder sie lautet ‘which of the following is NOT part of the definition of…’. Wenn Sie nach einem Schlüsselwort wie “not” suchen, können Sie sicherstellen, dass Sie die gestellte Frage auch richtig beantworten.

      Zweitens hat die FIFA häufig Fragen mit dem Zusatz ‘select one or more’ gestellt. Das bedeutet, dass von den vorgegebenen Antwortmöglichkeiten mehr als eine richtig sein kann. Ein häufiger Fehler ist, dass Kandidaten die erste richtige Antwort auswählen, die sie sehen, und davon ausgehen, dass dies die einzig richtige Option ist. Selbst wenn Sie zwei richtige Optionen auswählen, aber eine dritte ebenfalls richtig ist, erhalten Sie bei dieser Frage 0 Punkte, sodass dies einen großen Einfluss auf Ihr Ergebnis haben kann. Achten Sie darauf, dass Sie, wenn Sie aufgefordert werden, eine oder mehrere Optionen auszuwählen, JEDE richtige Option auswählen.

      • Wenden Sie das Ausschlussverfahren an

      Es ist wahrscheinlich, dass Sie in der Prüfung auf mindestens eine Frage stoßen werden, auf die Sie nicht sofort die Antwort wissen. Unser wichtigster Tipp in einer solchen Situation ist es, jede Option methodisch durchzugehen. Achten Sie dabei auf die Schlüsselwörter und Bestandteile der Frage und schließen Sie jede falsche Option aus. Dies wird als “Ausschlussverfahren” bezeichnet und kann eine wirksame Methode sein, um die richtige Antwort herauszufinden. Sobald Sie wissen, dass zwei der Optionen definitiv nicht in Frage kommen, wird es plötzlich viel einfacher, die richtige Option zu finden. Seien Sie jedoch vorsichtig, denn dieses Verfahren kann einen erheblichen Teil der 3 Minuten pro Frage in Anspruch nehmen.

      • Geraten Sie nicht in Panik

      Nach der ersten Prüfung im April haben uns viele Kandidaten, die die Prüfung nicht bestanden haben, berichtet, dass ihr größtes Problem darin bestand, dass sie bei einer schwierigen Frage die Fassung verloren haben. Die Prüfung ist so konzipiert, dass sie Ihr Wissen auf die Probe stellt, und es ist zu erwarten, dass einige Fragen anfangs schwierig erscheinen. Geraten Sie nicht in Panik. Je nachdem, wie viel Zeit Sie noch haben, gibt es verschiedene Möglichkeiten. Zum einen können Sie auf unsere früheren Tipps zurückgreifen, wie z. B. die Navigation zum richtigen Teil des Studienmaterials oder die Anwendung des Ausschlussverfahrens, um die Antworten einzugrenzen. Alternativ können Sie, wenn es die Zeit erlaubt, vorerst weitermachen und die anderen Fragen beantworten, bei denen Sie sich sicherer fühlen. Sobald diese erledigt sind, können Sie zu der übersprungenen Frage zurückkehren und sie mit frischem Verstand angehen, um hoffentlich auf die richtige Antwort zu kommen.

      Zusammenfassung

      Dieser Blog hat Ihnen hoffentlich die 10 besten Tipps für die Vorbereitung auf die Prüfung zum FIFA-Vertreter gegeben, die Sie anwenden können. Für weitere Informationen halten Sie Ausschau nach unseren Kursen und zusätzlichen Ressourcen, die Sie auf unseren Social-Media-Plattformen unter Erkut Sogut Academy finden.

      Für den deutschsprachigen Raum haben wir zusätzlich das Buch „Der Weg zum Spielerberater“ veröffentlicht, das die wichtigsten Regularien zusammenfasst, einen Leitfaden zum Bestehen der Prüfung darstellt und Probefragen inklusive Lösungen enthält.

      The Ultimate Guide to the FIFA Study Materials

      2

      Introduction

      On the 20th of September 2023, over 10,000 registered candidates will sit the second edition of the FIFA Football Agent Exam since its reintroduction earlier in the year. As part of our courses on how to pass the exam and as further guidance for How to Become a Football Agent, we have decided to create a blog providing a walkthrough guide to each section of the FIFA Study Materials available to help candidates prepare to take the exam, particularly highlighting the key components of each separate document. 

      To begin with we would advise printing out and revising the table of contents for the entire Study Materials document as well as the contents page of each separate component and also having the definitions pages that appear at the beginning of each document alongside this. Once you have learned and registered where each section lies and what material is covered by underlining key definitions and circling where major bits of information and content appear, you can then begin absorbing the knowledge. 

      Document

      Pages

      Key Components

      FIFA Statutes

      pp.6-101

      Laws of the game; Discrimination & equality; Membership; Football Tribunal; Confederations; Disciplinary committees

      FIFA Disciplinary Code

      pp.102-156

      Disciplinary measures; Offences; Languages; Court of Arbitration for Sport

      FIFA Code of Ethics

      pp.157-203

      Substantive law; Ethics committee; Proceedings; Conduct

      FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players

      pp.204-305

      Registration; Training compensation; Solidarity mechanism; Protection of minors; Third parties; Female players; Annexes

      FIFA Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

      pp.306-338

      Parties; Time limits; Claims; Costs; Adjudication; Training rewards

      FIFA Clearing House Regulations

      pp.339-374

      Training compensation; Sanctions; Disputes; Electronic Player Passport; Registration

      FIFA Football Agent Regulations

      pp.375-414

      Licensing; Service fee; Representation; Disciplinary matters

      FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit and Essentials

      pp.415-589

      The five principles; The five steps; Identifying risks; Codes of conduct

      FIFA Statutes

      The FIFA Statutes begin with two pages of key definitions which are vital to understand for the entirety of the FIFA Study Materials. The document then contains over 100 articles in total outlining the FIFA Statutes and two attached sections providing the regulations governing the application of these statutes as well as orders of the congress. It is the largest document within the study materials and it is important to methodically work through each component to understand what the statutes are, the applicability of them and how they can be examined. 

      All of the statutes, as outlined within article 2 on the objectives of FIFA, are designed to protect the integrity of the game. Some of the key articles such as 7, identifying IFAB as the lawmakers of the game, and articles 10-19 and 24-34, name key bodies within football that can make certain decisions such as the FIFA Congress, and the FIFA Council, their roles within the game, their powers, and the rights granted to national associations that are members of FIFA. Similarly, part four of the Statutes (articles 22-23) outlines the rights and obligations for the 6 different confederations recognised within the FIFA Statutes.

      Major individual figures such as the FIFA President, the Secretary General and the FIFA General Secretariat are covered in articles 35-37. Candidates must ensure they understand the difference in tasks and responsibilities given to each and particularly where they will be relevant within different parts of the FIFA Study Materials.

      Within articles 39-53 there are many different committees named. It is important not to be confused by the large number of committees that are recognised by FIFA within the entire document. We would advise that the judicial bodies (the Disciplinary; Ethics; and Appeal Committees) are the most important but you must also be able to recognise where other committees are relevant. Further to this, articles 54-65 cover the different chambers of the FIFA Football Tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, and the elements of dispute resolution and jurisdiction.

      FIFA Disciplinary Code (FDC)

      The document begins by outlining key general provisions for the FDC including its scope of application, possible disciplinary measures available to the relevant body, the purpose of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee and other key clauses. However, the bulk of the FIFA Disciplinary Code is contained in parts 2 and 3 of the document. 

      Part 2 outlines the array of offences that will trigger acting upon the FDC. These include infringements of the laws of the game, discrimination, misconduct, sports doping, and risk management. Chapter 4 of part 2 contains key material that candidates need to be aware of to understand how disciplinary measures taken against the offences named within the document are enforced and implemented. 

      Part 3 of the FDC then explains the organisation and competence of FIFA in order to investigate, prosecute and sanction misconduct. This includes the composition of different judicial bodies, their independence, impartiality, confidentiality and meeting process. Other notable content within the section includes the burden of proof, provision of evidence, time limits, liability exemptions, financial implications for different parties, and the appeal process. 

      The annexes of the FIFA Disciplinary Code are useful for candidates to consolidate their knowledge of this part of the FIFA Study Materials. The annexes provide tables that clarify the extent of sanctions, fines and disciplinary measures that can be taken against offending parties. 

      FIFA Code of Ethics

      There are a lot of similarities between the FIFA Code of Ethics and the FIFA Disciplinary Code in terms of their scope, applicability and purpose. However, the actual material contained within each separate document covers different areas that may be examined within the FIFA Football Agent Exam

      Part 2 of the Code of Ethics details the substantive law provided by FIFA. similar to the FDC, it explains the different types of sanctions, breaches and implementation of Ethics Committee decisions as well as the most important duties and rules of conduct of parties bound by the Code. There is also a subsection which names a handful of offences such as bribery, discrimination, threats to physical and mental integrity, forgery, abuse of position, corruption, misuse of funds, match fixing and gambling. 

      Part 3, the organisation and procedure of the Ethics Committee is greatly significant. The Code of Ethics outlines its competence and independence as well as its composition procedure. The details of the procedural rules (general, investigation, adjudication, decisions, appeals) can be examined by FIFA so it is important you understand all of the elements of chapter 2 of part 3 in the Code of Ethics. Similarly to the equivalent section in the Disciplinary Code, this includes representation, the burden of proof, time limits, compliance, the costs of legal proceedings, and the appeal process.  

      FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)

      The RSTP is perhaps the most complex of the FIFA documents contained within the Study Materials. There is a lot of heavy material covered within it and there are intricate details and examinable content that you will need to identify and highlight to avoid making errors during the exam. 

      There are 10 parts to the document, containing 29 clauses, as well as 7 annexes attached at the end. Firstly, it’s important to note that you must read the annexes and link them with the different topics covered within the RSTP, they will help refine your knowledge of the difficult and complicated areas of the document. The best way of helping you assess the most significant elements of the RSTP is to briefly list these key points below:

      • SECTION 2: This section is important to differentiate the status of players between amateur and professional.
      • SECTION 3: As well as outlining the key regulations and restrictions for registering players with clubs, the player registration section includes FIFA ID’s, the ban on bridge transfers, player passports, international transfer certificates, loan transfers and the lengths and implications of registration periods. Annexe 3 is important here to understand the FIFA Transfer Matching System (TMS). 
      • SECTION 4: This is relevant for questions that ask about contractual matters between players and clubs, particularly if it mentions the termination of a contract with or without just cause. Annexe 2 is also relevant here, especially if the question mentions a contract with a coach. 
      • SECTION 5: Third-party influence and third-party ownership are now very strictly regulated and restricted so this section is vital for agents to comply with and understand.
      • SECTION 6: Any question which asks about a female player, particularly those that mention pregnancy, will require agents to consult this section. Annexe 1bis is also relevant to link here. 
      • SECTION 7: Article 19, 19bis, and 19ter will be relevant for questions concerning minors. Topics such as trials, as well as protection of minors during international transfers are covered and are very important to know. 
      • SECTION 8: There are a few areas of the FIFA Study Materials that can be examined through asking a question that demands mathematical calculations. Articles 20 and 21 in this section cover training compensation and the solidarity mechanism. They are often common concerns for candidates taking the exam but consolidating your knowledge of this section with annexes 4 and 5 will help prepare you for any question on these topics. 

      FIFA Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

      The FIFA Football Tribunal is mentioned throughout the FIFA Study Materials. Hence, this part of the document is very important as it will consequently help candidates understand the applicability and relevance of the Football Tribunal to other rules and regulations provided by FIFA. 

      Sections 1 and 2 contain key general details for the Football Tribunal, including relevant parties, time limits, scope of application, jurisdiction, and composition. The Dispute Resolution Chamber, Players’ Status Chamber, and the Agents Chamber are composed slightly differently and deal with different disputes so candidates need to be able to identify when each chamber is relevant in a particular exam question. Section 3 then continues by detailing the rules and regulations for claims, disputes, appeals, costs, adjudications, and mediation relevant for the procedures of the Football Tribunal.

      In addition to the training compensation and solidarity mechanism articles (20 & 21) in the FIFA RSTP, section 4 of this document provides the procedural rules for the Dispute Resolution Chamber to resolve issues around these matters as well as disputes with Electronic Player Passports. 

      It is worth also highlighting the annexe attached to this document concerning the advance of costs and procedural costs for the Football Tribunal.

      FIFA Clearing House Regulations (CHR)

      There is some overlap, as is the case with many elements of the document, between the FIFA Clearing House Regulations and other parts of the FIFA Study Materials. However, candidates need to analyse this separate document as it goes into extensive detail on the payment of training compensation and expands on prior knowledge of the Electronic Player Passport. The document also mentions sanctions and disputes in regards to the Clearing House payment processes.

      FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR)

      Arguably the most important part of the FIFA Study Materials for candidates to know regardless of the exam, the FFAR concerns every regulation placed upon agents operating within the football industry. 

      It is difficult to simplify this document as it is imperative that candidates understand every aspect of it. However, it is worth mentioning that the most commonly examined elements of the FFAR include representation (articles 12 and 13), service fees (articles 14 and 15), and disciplinary matters (article 21). Some key aspects of these regulations to also ensure you ingrain into your knowledge prior to the exam include multiple representation restrictions, the contents of representation agreements, and the engagement of football agents. 

      FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit and Essentials

      These are actually two individual documents within the FIFA Study Materials but cover the same examinable contents. Firstly, candidates need to work through the FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit for Member Associations.

      Section 4 of this document is the most important part. It begins by outlining the five principles that apply to all stakeholders to govern their conduct towards safeguarding children in football. The five principles are then put into five steps towards achieving and protecting these principles and can be examined by FIFA within the Football Agent Exam. 

      The additional FIFA Guardians Safeguarding Essentials Course is useful to work through when preparing for the exam as it allows you to apply and refine your knowledge around the FIFA Guardians Child Safeguarding Toolkit for Member Associations. The practice questions within this document can emulate the kind of questions that may arise in the FIFA Agent Exam

      Summary

      This blog has hopefully provided a guide to the key components of each of the separate documents contained within the FIFA Study Materials to help you with your preparation for the FIFA Football Agent Exam. We would advise you to engage with as many practice questions as possible on these different documents and to ensure you have good navigation skills to be able to efficiently find each relevant section within the exam. 

      For more information on how to become a football agent and to pass the FIFA exam, keep an eye out for our courses and additional resources posted on our social media platforms under the Erkut Sogut Academy.

      Doing a Football Deal in Colombia

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      Introduction

      Continuing our series of “How to Complete a Football Transfer Anywhere in the World” this installment explores the unique dynamics of the football transfer market in South America, focusing on Colombia. It’s important to note that each country has its own employment laws, tax regulations, and various other legal aspects that agents must comprehend and adhere to. Furthermore, cultural disparities, club structures, budgets, salaries, league rules, and work permit restrictions collectively shape the landscape, making successful transfers contingent on navigating these complexities.

      In this blog, we will focus on the process of executing a football transfer in Colombia, under the regulations set forth by the Federación Colombiana de Fútbol.

      The Main Differences

      The Colombian transfer system commands international attention due to the trend of top Colombian talents departing the domestic league at an early stage, contributing to Colombia’s status as one of the top ten exporting countries of football talent. Consequently, media buzz, coverage, and exposure surrounding the two Colombian transfer windows not only captivate local fans but also resonate on a global scale.

      A noteworthy point to consider is that while Colombia employs its own currency, the Colombian Peso, international transactions within football employ US Dollars. On the other hand, local transactions are conducted in Colombian pesos.

      [Figure 1: Top associations by number of incoming and outgoing transfers (2022). Source: FIFA Global Transfer Report 2022.]

      A distinguishing feature that sets Colombia apart from other football markets globally, particularly in South America, is the stipulation that each club can include up to four (4) international players in their squad, four (4) in the starting lineup, and a maximum of three (3) foreign players on the field simultaneously. This distinction makes Liga BetPlay DIMAYOR, Colombia’s football league, notably stringent regarding foreign players compared to other CONMEBOL nations. This carries significance for agents seeking to import foreign talent and especially for foreign agents aiming to enter the Colombian market.

      [Figure 2: Quota of foreign players in first division of CONMEBOL Countries (2023). Source: Jaime F. Macias 2023.]

      Colombia’s unique market distinction becomes more evident when considering a recent study by the CIES Football Observatory, which positions Colombia as the sixth-largest exporting country, with 448 expatriates moving to other leagues. This ranking is surpassed only by Brazil and Argentina within the CONMEBOL region. This presents an enticing market opportunity, provided agents effectively navigate its intricacies for their benefit and that of their clients.

      The Colombian football ecosystem and transfer structure relies heavily on local talent due to restrictions on foreign slots. Bigger clubs often maintain their own academies or “canteras,” playing a pivotal role in nurturing their professional teams. The journey for young talents to join a professional team’s official academy involves scouting, development in satellite academies, and ultimately graduating to the main “cantera.” This presents an avenue for agents to introduce emerging talents from smaller academies, often lacking resources for competitive tournaments. Agents can facilitate loaning these players to canteras for key tournaments to showcase their abilities, potentially leading to contracts with new teams or academies, enhancing players’ development prospects. Given that players often hail from small towns or rural areas, this represents an opportunity they eagerly pursue.

      Colombian players are renowned globally for their natural physicality and spirited determination, qualities that enable them to seamlessly adapt to top leagues. Certain clubs are structured to primarily export top talents. Agents need to factor this into their approach when seeking optimal opportunities for their clients based on their capabilities.

      Broadcasting rights are privatized in Colombia, contributing significantly to clubs’ revenue. Revenues stem from subscriber fees granting access to league games and broadcasting contracts between private entities and teams. However, revenue distribution isn’t uniform across all teams, unlike foreign markets. Colombian teams fall into categories A or B based on their tier and tenure. Category A clubs have been in the top tier for a substantial period, while category B clubs receive less funding. Agents should consider these nuances, as budgets and transfer capacities differ accordingly.

      The Transfer System Structure

      Colombia has two transfer windows annually—a two-month window from December to February and a shorter month-long window officially open from July to August. These periods allow clubs to register players for the upcoming season. An additional mid-season transfer window caters exclusively to “free agents,” those who haven’t secured a new team after contract expiration. This 6-day window commences from September 4th to 9th.

      Effective deal-making requires agents to engage in thorough discussions with clubs and clients outside or between transfer windows. Agreements are often reached in principle well before the official window opens. The subsequent finalization process encompasses medical assessments, media obligations, and contract signings during the designated time frame.

      While Colombian football clubs are professionalized, they don’t uniformly adhere to transfer strategies. Some rely on their academies to supply the first team with players, while others might focus on signing young high-potential individuals to improve their tournament standings. This diversity provides opportunities for emerging talents to garner playing time and experience before exploring foreign leagues. Agents need to comprehend each club’s dynamics to identify the most suitable fit for their clients, enhancing the chances of successful deals.

      Agents should familiarize themselves with each club’s transfer operations. Clubs adopt varied hierarchical structures for transfers, often involving roles such as Head of Recruitment, Technical Director, and Sporting Director. Notably, President, Chief Scouts, and club owners also influence transfer decisions. The transfer team, comprising scouts, analysts, and legal experts, can be extensive. It’s imperative for agents to establish connections with individuals holding decision-making authority within clubs, regardless of tier, to increase the likelihood of successful deals.

      Financial and Payment Details

      Understanding the financial landscape within Colombia’s two professional divisions is crucial for agents aiming to successfully close deals. When it comes to executing a local transfer in Colombia, the optimal window is the winter transfer period. This is due to its duration and the teams’ preparations for the upcoming season. The Colombian top-tier league, Liga Betplay DIMAYOR, features two tournaments annually. The first one commences in January and concludes in June, while the second starts in July and ends in December.

      However, the most financially rewarding transfers for agents facilitating the overseas move of local talent usually occur during the summer transfer window. This period holds great importance in Europe, attracting top talents from various regions.

      Footballers in Colombia typically operate under two contract types: the employment contract and the commercial contract. The employment contract covers health and social security contributions, while the commercial contract addresses bonuses and advertising payments. It’s noteworthy that the employment contract must adhere to the unique format standardized by COLFUTBOL. Furthermore, the labor relationships of professional football players in Colombia are governed by the Labor Code known as “Código Sustantivo del Trabajo.”

      Taxes paid by professional footballers in Colombia can vary based on factors like income, contractual status, and tax regulations. Generally, players are subject to a 35% income tax (renta) and social security contributions. Agents must fully comprehend these factors, as they play a pivotal role in clients’ decisions regarding different markets. Moreover, in Colombia, payments for professional footballers, in general, are not as substantial as in other countries, given the country’s financial system and the devaluation of the Colombian peso against the US dollar. To illustrate, an average professional football player in Colombia earns approximately 5 million Colombian pesos, which equates to around $1,225 USD.

      Transactions and deals within Colombia are typically conducted in Colombian pesos. However, international transactions must be carried out in US dollars. When finalizing a transaction in Colombia, it’s advisable for agents to seek external guidance from specialists well-informed in Colombian contractual and employment regulations. This step ensures contractual integrity, avoiding unforeseen issues that could potentially impact both agents and their clients.

      Visa Requirements

      As previously mentioned, Liga Betplay DIMAYOR enforces regulations for foreign players, allowing a maximum of four non-Colombian players in each team. Visa requirements for foreign players in Colombia can vary, but they generally encompass documents such as an employment contract with a Colombian team, medical tests, criminal background checks, and other elements that substantiate the authenticity and necessity of the player’s stay in the country for sports-related purposes.

      Additional Points to Note

      The Colombian football league exhibit a highly competitive level of play, passionate fan base, and opportunities for skills development. The league’s vibrant atmosphere, rich football history and potential for exposure make it a desirable destination for both players and agents.

      Summary

      In essence, just like in football markets worldwide, there are various factors at play that influence the success of sealing a deal in Colombia. The extent of an agent’s understanding and expertise about the region significantly enhances the likelihood of navigating the necessary pathways to finalize a successful transaction.

      Furthermore, it’s important to highlight that Colombia attracts a multitude of agents. To optimize their deal-making prospects and mitigate potential challenges, foreign agents often collaborate with local counterparts or engage the services of an attorney with local insights. This alliance proves beneficial as it capitalizes on their comprehensive grasp of the market intricacies, ultimately serving the best interests of the agent and their client.

      Top 5 Essential Topics to Pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam

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      Introduction

      On the 20th of September 2023, over 10,000 registered candidates will sit the second edition of the FIFA Football Agent Exam since its reintroduction earlier in the year. As part of our courses on how to pass the exam and as further guidance for How to Become a Football Agent, we have decided to create a blog outlining the 5 essential topics and sections that candidates must ensure they have flawless knowledge of as they prepare to take the exam. These are based on commonly asked questions within the exam that are typically found the most difficult by those that attempt them.

      Topic

      Document

      Study Material Page

      Areas of Difficulties

      Training Compensation & Solidarity Mechanism

      RSTP

      Page 249

      Pages 288-293

      Mathematical Calculations, longer, complex questions.

      General Provisions of the Football Tribunal

      Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

      Pages 313-315

      Different chambers and their makeup, the General Secretariat

      International Transfer of Minors

      RSTP

      Pages 242-244

      Exceptions to the rule,

      applications.

      Registration Periods

      RSTP

      Pages 223-224

      Pages 591-593

      Exceptions, longer questions.

      Commission Caps

      FFAR

      Page 395-396

      Mathematical Calculations, wording of the questions.

      Training Compensation & The Solidarity Mechanism

      Page 249 of the FIFA Study Materials contains page 46 of the key document, the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. This page defines both training compensation and the solidarity mechanism in articles 20 and 21. 

      Article 20 concerns Training Compensation and states: 

      “Training compensation shall be paid to a player’s training club(s): (1) when a player signs his first contract as a professional, and (2) each time a professional is transferred until the end of the calendar year of his 23rd birthday . The obligation to pay training compensation arises whether the transfer takes place during or at the end of the player’s contract. The provisions concerning training compensation are set out in Annexe 4 of these regulations.” 

      Let’s break this down and consider the key points of learning within the definition of Training Compensation. In simple terms, training compensation is due to the player’s training club(s) when they sign their first professional contract or each time they are transferred until the end of the calendar year of their 23rd birthday. For agents, compensation training is something that you must understand as it is relevant when discussing transfer fees and will need to be accounted for in negotiations every time your client transfers up until the age of 23. For the calendar years of the ages between the player’s 12th birthday and 15th birthday, the training club will be owed a sum per year at the rate of a category 4 club. However, for the calendar years of their 16th birthday until the calendar year of their 21st, the training compensation owed depends upon the category of the club where he is signing his first professional contract or is transferred to.

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • Payment of training compensation is due within 30 days after the player is registered.
      • This does not apply to women’s football but does apply to loans.
      • Training compensation is not due in three situations; if the contract with the selling club has been terminated without a just cause; if the player is moving to a category 4 club from a higher category; if they acquire amateur status as a result of the transfer.
      • There are special provisions for training compensation for transfers within the European Union and the European Economic Area. You can learn these on pages 290 and 291 of the FIFA Study Materials in Annexe 4 of the RSTP.

      Article 21 on page 249 defines the Solidarity Mechanism

      “If a professional is transferred before the expiry of his contract, any club that has contributed to his education and training shall receive a proportion of the compensation paid to his former club (solidarity contribution). The provisions concerning solidarity contributions are set out in Annexe 5 of these regulations.”

      Whilst solidarity payments are required to serve a similar purpose, there are distinct differences with training compensation. Firstly, solidarity contributions are calculated for the ages of the calendar year of their 12th birthday to the calendar year of their 23rd rather than 21st birthday. The solidarity payment is also only relevant if a transfer fee has been paid. In other words, a free agent that is signed will not entail a solidarity contribution. However, if a transfer fee is paid, 5% of the overall fee will be due in proportion to the club or clubs for which the player played during their 12-23 ‘youth development’ stage. 

      It is likely that in the agent exam, FIFA could ask a question which gives a scenario of a player moving between a few clubs during these years and hence will require you to calculate how the 5% is distributed and the sum of money that each club is owed. Hence, the Solidarity Mechanism is vital for candidates to understand.

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • Annexe 5 on page 292 of the FIFA Study Materials explains the calculations and payment procedure for the Solidarity Mechanism.
      • Between the ages of 12 and 15, the training club(s) will be owed 5% of 5% of the overall transfer fee per year (0.25% of the total fee per year).
      • For the eight years up until the calendar year of the player’s 23rd birthday, the training club(s) will be owed 10% of 5% of the overall transfer fee for each year the player was with them (0.5% of the total fee per year)
      • A solidarity contribution is due to their training club(s) every time the player transfers, regardless of their age but it must be an international transfer or between two clubs of the same association only if the training club is from a different association.

      For example questions on these topics we would recommend watching our Youtube Channel explainer videos as well as reading our blog which includes practice questions.

      General Provisions of the Football Tribunal

      Article 1 paragraph 2 of the Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal on page 313 of the FIFA Study Materials explains that the FIFA Football Tribunal is composed of three individual chambers:

      1. The Dispute Resolution Chamber (DRC)
      2. The Players’ Status Chamber (PSC)
      3. The Agents’ Chamber (AC)

      Article 4 paragraphs 3 to 5 then breaks down the composition of each chamber which is often examined by FIFA. The difficulty is that there are very small differences between each one that can often catch candidates out. Therefore, navigation and being able to locate this section, having an in-depth understanding of it and capability of hand-picking the right information to answer the specific question is key. The best way of illustrating this to you to enforce the strength of your knowledge in this are is in a table:

      Chamber

      Chairs

      Other Parties

      Dispute Resolution Chamber

      1 Chairperson

      2 Deputy Chairpersons

      At the proposal of FIFA and agreed upon by the other parties mentioned in the next box

      15 player representatives appointed at proposal of players’ associations

      15 club representatives, appointed at proposal of member associations, clubs and leagues

      Players’ Status Chamber

      1 Chairperson

      1 Deputy Chairperson

      Necessary number of members as decided by the FIFA Council, appointed at the proposal of members associations, confederations,

      players, clubs and leagues

      Agents’ Chamber

      1 Chairperson

      1 Deputy Chairperson

      Necessary number of members as decided by the FIFA Council,

      appointed at the proposal of member associations, confederations,

      players, clubs, leagues, and football agents

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • The chairpersons, deputy chairpersons, and members of each chamber shall be appointed for four years by the FIFA Council. 
      • The chairpersons and deputy chairpersons of each chamber shall have legal qualifications. 
      • If a vacancy occurs, the FIFA Council may appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term of office. 
      • Article 8: Role of the FIFA General Secretariat. Applicability is mentioned throughout FIFA Study Materials.

      International Transfer of Minors

      The key point of article 19 concerning the international transfer of minors is given in clause 19.1 on page 242 of the FIFA Study Materials and states that: 

      “The international transfer of players is only permitted if the player is over the age of 18.”

      In other words, the general principle is that a minor is not permitted to transfer internationally. However, clause 19.2 complicates matters by providing five exceptions to 19.1 in which this general principle can be dismissed. These are explained as follows and must be learned before taking the agent exam:

      1. An international transfer of a minor may legally take place if the player’s parents (i.e. their legal guardians) relocate to another country in which the new club is located. Importantly, the relocation of the family must be for a purpose or reason that is not related or linked in any way to football.
      2. This is a specific exception that only applies if the player is at least 16 years old, but still under 18; and where either the transfer takes place within the European Union or the European Economic Area or if it is between two associations within the same country. If either of these criteria are met, the new club to which the minor is transferring to must also be shown to fulfil the minimum obligations provided in 19.2b (iii-vi) on page 242.
      3. If the player lives within 50km of the national border and the club which the player wishes to transfer to is also within the same distance of the border, it may be permitted for the player to register with the club. In other words, the distance between the player’s residence and the new club must not exceed 100km. Hence, if the player moves, they will remain living in the same location. Additionally, both national associations must approve of the transfer and registration.
      4. Clause 19.2d concerns minors who endure forced relocation due to humanitarian reasons such as threats to their human rights including their lives, freedom, religion and race. In such instances the minor may be recognised as a refugee or protected person, allowing them to sign with a professional or amateur club. If they are instead recognised as an asylum seeker or vulnerable person, they are only permitted to sign with an amateur club until they turn 18.
      5. The final exception for the transfer of a minor internationally is if the player moves without the accompaniment of their parents for academic reasons such as a school ‘foreign exchange’ program. However, such a transfer may only be for a maximum of one single year with the new club and the club must be purely amateur. It is not permitted for the player to sign with a club that is professional itself or alternatively, one that has a link with a professional club. 

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • The provisions are applicable to a player who has not previously been registered with any club but wishes to register with a club in a country that is not the one in which they live or are a national of. 
      • The Player’s Status Chamber of the Football Tribunal is charged with the duty of approving international transfers and registrations of players that are over 10 years old. 
      • The national association which the minor is due to register with is also given the duty of ensuring that the circumstances of the transfer are included in the exceptions for the registration of a minor. 
      • The duty of care to the minor and to take measures in the safeguarding and protection as well as the education of the player is attached to the club with which they sign. 

      Registration Periods

      Pages 223 and 224 of the FIFA Study Materials in the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players contains article 6 regarding Registration Periods. These are often examined as it is a core area of the football market that agents must understand when providing agent services to players or coaches. Make sure you are aware of the differences between men’s, women’s and amateur football; domestic rules, and the exceptions for free agents; as well as different dates and time restrictions provided by FIFA.

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • The first registration period may begin as early as on the first day after the day on which the competition period of the previous season ended, and at the latest on the first day of the new season. This first registration period shall not be shorter than eight weeks or longer than 12 weeks. 
      • The second registration period shall occur in the middle of the season and shall not be shorter than four weeks or longer than eight weeks. 
      • The cumulative total of both registration periods may not exceed 16 weeks. 
      • Article 6 paragraph 3(a-e) outlines each exception allowing associations to register players outside of a registration period.

      Agent Commission Caps

      Article 15 of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations on page 395 of the FIFA Exam Study Materials provides the table below to explain the caps on commission fees now placed on agents: 

      Key points to note that may be examined:

      • The only permitted form of dual representation is to represent both the engaging entity (buying club) and an individual (player or coach).
      • If a player or coach’s remuneration exceeds USD 200,000 (or equivalent), only the EXCESS above that amount shall be subject to the 3% or 6% service fee cap. The first $200,000 will be subject to 5% or 10%.
      • The calculation of the service fee cap of the player or coach’s remuneration may not take into account any conditional payments.

      Summary

      This blog has hopefully provided a summary of the top 5 essential topics for the FIFA Football Agent Exam. We would advise you to engage with as many practice questions as possible in these areas and to ensure you have good document navigation skills to be able to efficiently find each relevant section within the exam. However, do not fail to give sufficient time and attention to all other areas that may be questioned in the exam. Although they may seem simpler, it is vital you do not make needless mistakes on these. 

      For more information on how to become a football agent and to pass the FIFA exam, keep an eye out for our courses and additional resources posted on our social media platforms under the Erkut Sogut Academy.

      FIFA Menajerlik Sınavını Geçmenize Yardımcı 10 İpucu

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      10.000’in üzerinde Futbol Menajeri adayı, 20 Eylül 2023 tarihinde,  bu sene başında hayata geçen ve ikincisi düzenlenecek olan FIFA Menajerlik Sınavında ter dökecek. Biz de sınavdan başarılı bir sonuç elde etmek isteyen adaylara destek olmak amacıyla;  mevcut kurslarımızda “Futbol menajeri nasıl olunur?” sorusunun ardında yatan yanıtlara ulaşma konusunda sağladığımız rehberliğin yanı sıra, adayların bu sınava verimli bir şekilde hazırlanmak ve ümit ettikleri neticeyi elde etmek için takip etmeleri gereken en önemli 10 tavsiyeyi anlatan bir blog oluşturmaya karar verdik.

      1. FIFA Çalışma Materyallerini Okuyup Vurgulayın

      En değerli 10 ipucundan belki de en gerekli olanı, 693 sayfalık FIFA Çalışma Materyalleri belgesinin tamamını oturup okumak için yeterli zaman ayırmaktır. Bu, zorlu bir görev gibi görünse de, her gün biraz zaman ayırarak belgenin tüm bölümlerini inceleyebilir ve materyallerin içinde bulunan kısımların içeriğine hızla aşina olabilirsiniz. FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı soruları; FIFA Futbol Menajerliği Yönetmelikleri (FFAR), Oyuncuların Statü ve Transferleri Hakkında Yönetmelikler (RSTP), FIFA Etik Kodu, FIFA Disiplin Kodu, FIFA Statüleri, FIFA Clearing House Yönetmelikleri, Futbol Mahkemesi Usul Kuralları ve iki FIFA Çocuk Koruma bileşeninden olan sorulardan oluşacaktır. Bu nedenle, belgenin neleri kapsadığını bilmeniz için her birini en az bir kez okumuş olmanız önemlidir.

      Çalışma Materyallerinin üzerinde çalışırken, farklı belgelerin ana maddelerini ve alt maddelerini vurgulamak için belgenin basılı sürümünde renkli bir kalem veya vurgulayıcı kullanmanız da değerlidir. Örneğin, belirli bölümler ve karmaşık konular, hatırlamanıza yardımcı olacak şekilde düzenlenebilir. Bu, ana başlıkların ve zorlu konuların belgedeki konumlarını vurgulayarak yapılabilir. Bu yöntem sınav esnasında soruları daha kolay bir şekilde yanıtlayabilmenize yardımcı olacaktır.

      Ayrıca, sınavda çalışma materyallerinin dijital sürümünü veya basılı bir sürümünü yanınızda bulundurmanız mümkündür. Bunlardan hangisi size daha kolay görünüyorsa onu tercih edin ve buna bağlı kalın.

      2. Çalışma Materyali Üzerinde Navigasyon Sistemi Geliştirin

      Önceki bölümde materyaller üzerinde vurgulayıcı kullanımının önemini ele almıştık. Sınav için hazırlanırken bir sonraki ipucunu uygulamanın bir yolu; sınav anında zaman baskısı altında hızlıca doğru cevapları bulmak için etkili, doğru ve hızlı bir navigasyon sistemini geliştirmektir. Navigasyon, adayın sınav sürecinde kullanabileceği bir sistem oluşturmuşsa stresi azaltmada büyük rol oynayabilir. Bunun bir yolu, çalışma materyallerinin başında ve her bir belge için içindekiler tablosunu tekrar tekrar okuyup anladığınızdan emin olmaktır.

      Örnek olarak, sınavda kayıt dönemleri hakkında sorulan zorlu bir konu ile karşılaşırsanız, ilgili bölüme hızlıca dönebilir ve soruyu doğru bir şekilde cevaplama olasılığınızı artırabilirsiniz. Zaman sınırlamaları nedeniyle her bölümü sınav esnasında bulmaya çalışarak zaman kaybetmekten kaçınmak önemlidir. En etkili navigasyon sistemi için, her yeni belgenin başladığı sayfaları bir kağıt parçasına yazabilir, içeriklerin hangi sayfada olduğunu ve özellikle sıkça sorulan zor konuların (örneğin eğitim tazminatı, dayanışma katkıları, FIFA Futbol Mahkemesi ve Minörlerin Korunması gibi) sayfa numaralarını ve madde numaralarını not alabilirsiniz. Kendi navigasyon sisteminizi oluşturma fikrini desteklemek için aşağıda bazı örnekler verilmiştir:

      Örnek Navigasyon Tablosu:

      Konu

      Belge                                         

      Çalışma Materyali Sayfası

      Eğitim Tazminatı                                                                                                                 

      RSTP

      Sayfa 249

      Dayanışma Mekanizması

      RSTP

      Sayfa 249, Sayfa 292-293

      FIFA Futbol Mahkemesi

      Futbol Mahkemesini Düzenleyen Usul Kuralları

      Sayfa  309-337

      Küçüklerin Korunması

      RSTP

      Sayfa  242-247

      Kayıt Dönemleri

                                                                                                                                                             

      RSTP

      Sayfa  223-224

      Sayfa  591-593

             

      3. Kurs Almak

      Birçok kişi için bu, özellikle okul günlerinden beri ilk kez karşılaştıkları bir sınav ortamı olabilir. Sınava nasıl hazırlanılacağı ve sınav sırasında nasıl davranılacağı konusundaki belirsizlik, yabancı bir çevre yaratır. Aslında, bu sınav için hazırlanmak, okuldaki sınavlar için hazırlanmaya oldukça benzer. Okulda öğretmenler her şeyi size açıklar, soruları yanıtlamanız ve sınavı başarıyla geçmeniz için size en iyi şekilde yardımcı olurlardı. FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı için de benzer bir durum söz konusudur.

      Bir FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı hazırlık kursuna kaydolarak, uzmanlara ve öğretmenlere erişim sağlamış olursunuz; bu kişiler tam olarak bunu amaçlar. Unutulmaması gereken en önemli şey, her kursun geçme oranlarını, değerlendirmelerini, güvenilirliğini ve itibarını kontrol etmektir. Şu anda adaylara farklı hazırlık yaklaşımları sunan birçok kurs bulunuyor. Bu seçenekler arasında birkaç hafta süren canlı web seminerleri, bir günlük canlı kurs, pratik soru erişimi ve yazılı okuma materyali gibi çeşitli seçenekler bulunuyor. Kendi öğrenme tercihlerinize bağlı olarak, bazıları diğerlerinden daha cazip gelebilir. Ancak basitçe ifade etmek gerekirse, sınav için doğru bilgiyi sağlayan ve başarılı bir sınav neticesi için rehberlik sunan bir kurs seçmek son derece önemlidir. Diğer katılımcılarla birlikte soru sorabileceğiniz ve birbirinizden öğrenebileceğiniz canlı bir hazırlık kursunu tercih etmek, genellikle daha faydalı olabilir.

      Mali sınırlamalar, bir kurs almanın ve sınav ücretini ödemenin cazibesini azaltabilir. Ancak eğer başarı şansınızı artıracak bir kurs ise, harcadığınız paranın karşılığını almanız muhtemeldir. Sınav geçme oranı oldukça düşük, yaklaşık %50 civarında, bu nedenle bu oranın üzerinde geçme oranları sunan kurslar, sınavı tekrar almayı ve sınav ücretini iki kez ödemeyi önlemek için harcanan parayı değerli kılabilir.

      4. Mümkün Olduğunca Fazla Pratik Soru Çözün

      Aynı hayatın diğer alanlarında olduğu gibi, yeterli seviyede pratik yapmak soruları cevaplamada da en büyük gelişimi ve hazırlığı sağlar. Yukarıda bahsedilen kursların çoğu, katılımcılara geniş bir pratik soru havuzuna erişim imkanı sunar ki bu, katılımcılar için büyük bir avantajdır. Ayrıca, FIFA Temsilci Platformu ve Portalı üzerinden “Deneme Sınavı” olarak sunulan sorular da bulunmaktadır. Bunları, gerçek sınavın yapısını tam olarak yansıttığı için denemenizi kesinlikle öneririz. Bu deneme sınavları, adaylara sınavın nasıl göründüğünü, soruları nasıl cevaplayacaklarını, gerektiğinde soruyu nasıl atlayıp geri dönebileceklerini ve nasıl etkili zaman yönetimi yapabileceklerini öğrenmede yardımcı olacaktır.

      FIFA Çalışma Materyalleri içindeki bazı konular ve içerikler, adaylarda diğerlerine göre daha fazla kaygı yaratabilir. Ancak biz, bu konularla doğrudan etkileşime girenlerin, bu konular etrafında birçok pratik soru cevaplayarak hızla doğru cevap verme yöntemleri geliştirmeye başladıklarını fark ettik. Bu da onların bu konular sınavda çıktığında sınava daha özgüvenli yaklaşmalarını sağladı.

      5. Birlikte Öğrenin

      FIFA Futbol Menajerliği Sınavı’nda uzmanlarla birlikte kurs almanın yanı sıra, kişisel ağınızla iletişim kurmak ve etkileşimde bulunmak da öğrenmenin en iyi yollarından biridir. Endüstride farklı insanlar farklı alanlarda bilgi sahibidirler. Bu da demektir ki sizin bazı konuları daha kolay bulup bazılarını daha zor bulduğunuz durumlar, diğerleri için tam tersi olabilir. Ağınızdaki insanlarla iletişime geçin, telefon görüşmeleri yapın, kahve buluşmaları ayarlayın ve çalışma materyalleri’nin farklı bölümlerini birlikte inceleyin. Bu şekilde hangi konularda daha rahat olduğunuzu belirleyebilir ve hangi konulara daha fazla tekrar zamanı ayırmanız gerektiğini anlayabilirsiniz. Aynı zamanda belirsizlik yaratan bazı soruları ve konuları tartışarak doğru cevapları bulma fırsatı bulabilirsiniz. Temelde, neredeyse tüm adayların sınavda en az bir soru alanından endişe duyabileceğini aklınızda bulundurmak önemlidir. Birlikte çalışmak, bu endişeleri gidermeye yardımcı olabilir ve başarı şansınızı artırabilir!

      6. Zaman Yönetimine Önem Verin

      Bize 60 dakika içinde 20 soruyu cevaplamak gibi basit bir görev verilmiştir. Bu da her soru için ortalama olarak 3 dakikalık bir süre olduğu anlamına gelir. Bu nedenle, en önemli 10 ipucumuzdan biri zaman yönetimi ile ilgilidir. Soruları cevaplarken ve farklı örnekleri çalışırken, bu zaman sınırlamalarını unutmamanız önemlidir. Her bir soruyu 3 dakika içinde cevaplamayı hedefleyin.

      Gerçek sınavı yaparken zamanın nasıl ilerlediğine dikkat edin çünkü 1 saatlik sürenin sonunda cevaplayamadığınız birkaç soruyla karşılaşmak istemezsiniz. Eğer 20 sorunun tamamını cevaplarsanız, 15 soruyu doğru cevaplama olasılığınız daha yüksek olacaktır. Bu nedenle adaylar, sınav sırasında aceleci veya panik olmalarına gerek kalmadan iyi bir zaman yönetimi sistemine ve bu konuda doğru farkındalığa sahip olmalıdır.

      7. Hesaplamaları Yazarak Yapın

      Evet, bu bir futbol menajerliği sınavı olsa da, matematikle ilgili bazı durumlarla karşılaşmanız olasıdır! Eğitim tazminatı ve dayanışma mekanizması gibi konular, örneğin futbolcuyu alan kulübün, futbolcunun eğitim gördüğü kulüplere ödemesi gereken ücreti doğru bir şekilde hesaplamak için matematiksel hesaplamalar yapmanız gerekebilir. Bu hesaplamaları sadece zihinsel olarak yapmaya çalışmak yerine, işleri kağıda dökerek daha kolay hale getirebilirsiniz. Örneğin, katkı payı için kullanılan kategori ve oyuncunun her takvim yılındaki yaşı gibi temel detayları kağıda dökmek işinizi kolaylaştıracaktır. Bu hesapları yazarak yapmaya özen gösterin ve basit matematik hataları yapmaktan kaçının. Her zaman olduğu gibi, bu tür “futbol matematiği”ne aşina olmak için de pratik yapmak çok önemlidir !

      8. Sorunun Tamamını Dikkatlice Okuyun

      FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı için pratik soruları çözmeye başladığınızda fark edeceğiniz iki önemli nokta bulunmaktadır. Her soruyu tamamen ve dikkatlice okuyarak gereksiz basit hatalardan kaçınabilirsiniz.

      İlk olarak, sorunun “olumlu” mu yoksa “olumsuz” mu olduğunu belirlemeniz gerekmektedir. Örneğin, bir soru şöyle başlayabilir: “Aşağıdakilerden hangisi en iyi şekilde şunun tanımını verir…” veya “Aşağıdakilerden hangisi … tanımının bir parçası DEĞİLDİR…”. “Değil” gibi bir anahtar kelime arayarak, tam olarak ne sorulduğunu anlamak ve sorunun ne sorduğunu varsaymaktan kaçınmak önemlidir.

      İkinci olarak, FIFA genellikle adaylardan “bir veya daha fazlasını seçin” şeklinde sorular sormaktadır. Bu, verilen cevap seçeneklerinden birden fazlasının doğru olabileceği anlamına gelir. Yaygın bir hata, adayların ilk doğru cevabı gördüklerinde onu seçmeleri ve bu seçeneğin tek doğru seçenek olduğunu varsaymalarıdır; bu nedenle diğer seçeneklere bakmadan diğer soruya geçerler. İki doğru seçeneği seçseniz bile, üçüncü bir seçenek de doğru ise bu sorudan 0 puan alırsınız; bu yüzden doğru olan tüm seçenekleri işaretlediğinizden emin olun.

      9. Eleme Yöntemi

      Sınavda, cevabını hemen bilemeyeceğiniz en az bir soruyla karşılaşmanız olasılık dahilindedir. Bu tür bir durumda yapmanız gereken en etkili yöntem, her seçeneği doğru bir şekilde ele almak, sorudaki anahtar kelimelere ve bileşenlere dikkat etmek ve yanlış olan seçenekleri eleyerek ilerlemektir. Bu stratejiye “eleme yöntemi” denir ve doğru cevabı bulmak için oldukça etkili bir yöntemdir. Hangi seçeneklerin kesinlikle yanlış olduğunu bildiğinizde, doğru seçeneği bulmak daha basit hale gelecektir. Sınav esnasında diğer yöntemlerden bağımısız olarak sadece bu yöntemi kullanmanın, her bir soru için ayrılan 3 dakikalık sürenin önemli bir bölümünü alabileceğini de göz önünde bulundurmanız gerekir.

      10. İngilizce Seviyenizi Geliştirin

      FIFA Menajerlik Sınavı, futbol yönetimi bilgisi kadar dil becerilerini de gerektirir. Adaylar, sınava İngilizce, İspanyolca ve Fransızca olmak üzere üç farklı dilde katılım sağlayabilirler. Sınava girecek adaylar için iyi bir İngilizce seviyesi başarılı olmak için altın kuraldır. Soruları anlamak ve materyallerdeki düzenlemeleri kavramak için güçlü bir kelime haznesi ve dilbilgisi önemlidir. Sınavın İngilizce yapılması, adayların sadece futbol terminolojisini değil, aynı zamanda regülasyonları anlama ve yorumlama yeteneğini gerektirir. Dil becerileri, futbol dünyasında global olarak etkin olmanın yanı sıra uluslararası futbol yönetiminde ve futbol menajerliği mesleğinde başarılı olmak için kritiktir. Sınava girecek her aday için iyi bir İngilizce seviyesi, hem sınavı geçmek hem de kariyerlerini ilerletmek açısından hayati bir rol oynar.

      Top 10 Tips to Help you Pass the FIFA Football Agent Exam

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      Introduction

      On the 20th of September 2023, over 10,000 registered candidates will sit the second edition of the FIFA Football Agent Exam since its reintroduction earlier in the year. As part of our courses on how to pass the exam and as further guidance for How to Become a Football Agent, we have decided to create a blog outlining the 10 best pieces of advice for candidates to follow to prepare and take the exam.

      1. Read through and highlight the FIFA Study Materials

      Perhaps the most demanding of the top 10 tips is to take sufficient time to sit down and read through the entirety of the 693 page FIFA Study Materials document. Although this may seem a mammoth task, by taking a bit of time each day you can work through each section of the document and will quickly become accustomed to the content of each of the smaller documents contained within it. The FIFA Agent Exam questions will be formed from questions on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR), the Regulations on the Status and Transfers of Players (RSTP), FIFA Code of Ethics, FIFA Disciplinary Code, FIFA Statutes, Clearing House Regulations, Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal, and two FIFA Child Safeguarding components. Therefore, it is essential to have read each one at least once to ensure you are aware of everything that is covered within the document. 

      As you work through the Study Materials, it is also worth using a coloured pen or highlighter on a printed version to emphasise key clauses and articles of the different documents. For example, key sections such as definitions and the most difficult topics or lengthy paragraphs can be simplified by highlighting the relevant parts that can then help you remember which information is in which section of the document and can make answering questions more efficient.

      Remember that in the exam it is possible to have the digital version or a printed version of the study materials with you. You should choose one of these, whichever you find easier to navigate, and stick to this. 

      2. Develop a Study Material Navigation System

      We have just mentioned the use of a highlighter and this is one way of exercising this next tip; to develop an efficient, accurate and fast navigation system to find an answer quickly during the time-pressured exam. Navigation is of utmost importance as it can relieve a lot of stress and pressure during the exam if a candidate has a useful system in place. One way of doing this is to ensure you have repeatedly read and understood the table of contents at the beginning of the study materials and for each separate document.

      For example, if a question comes up on registration periods, as one of the most challenging examinable topics, it will enhance the chances of successfully answering the question correctly if you can immediately turn to the relevant location in the Study Materials. Due to time constraints, it is best to avoid spending time trying to find where each section is before you can even get around to reading it and locating the answer. We would advise that the best way of preparing a navigation system is to use another piece of paper and write out the pages where each new document begins and noting down which bits of content are covered in each one, as well as also identifying the page numbers and article numbers of the most difficult topics that are commonly examined such as training compensation, solidarity contributions, the FIFA Football Tribunal, and Protection of Minors. We have given some examples in the table below to give you an idea for formulating your own navigation system:

      Topic

      Document

      Study Material Page

      Training Compensation

      RSTP

      Page 249

      Pages 288-291

      Solidarity Mechanism

      RSTP

      Page 249

      Pages 292-293

      FIFA Football Tribunal

      Procedural Rules Governing the Football Tribunal

      Pages 309-337

      Protection of Minors

      RSTP

      Pages 242-247

      Registration Periods

      RSTP

      Pages 223-224

      Pages 591-593


      3. Take a Course

      For many, this may be the first examination setting they have been in for a particularly long time, since their days in school. It can be a foreign environment and creates uncertainty for how to prepare to take the exam and how to conduct yourself when actually sitting it. In reality, preparing for this exam is very similar to how one might prepare for an exam at school. At school, teachers were on hand to explain everything to you, answer questions and help you be best prepared to take an exam successfully. For the agent exam, this should be the same.

      By registering for an agent exam preparation course, you have access to experts and teachers who can do exactly this. The key things to remember is to check the pass rates, reviews, credibility and reputation of each course. There are now several available to candidates which offer different approaches to preparation such as live webinars over several weeks, a one day live course, practice question access, and written reading material. Depending upon your own learning preferences some may appeal more than others but in simple terms, it is vital that you take a course which provides accurate information and useful guidance for the exam. We would advise taking a live preparation course as you can ask questions and learn with others which is often more beneficial.

      Financial constraints may make taking a course, as well as paying the examination fee, seem less attractive but we would advise that it is worth the money if it is a course that is guaranteed to increase your chances of success. Remember that the pass rate for the exam is very low, around 50%, and therefore courses that have pass rates well above this level are worth the money to avoid retaking and paying the exam fee twice. 

      4. Do As Many Practice Questions as Possible

      As with the majority of things in life, practising answering questions will create the most improvement and preparation. Most of the courses available as mentioned above will offer access to a large number of practice questions which can be a benefit to attendees. There are also questions available as a ‘mock exam’ via the FIFA Agent Platform and Portal which we would highly recommend attempting as it is also presented and structured in the exact manner of the real exam. It can help candidates learn how the exam appears and the logistics of answering questions, skipping and returning and time management. 

      Specific topics and content within the FIFA Study Materials create more anxiety for candidates than others. However, we have found that those that engage directly with these topics by answering many practice questions around the subject quickly begin to develop a smart method of correctly answering them. This will help them feel more confident going into the exam if the topic comes up. 

      5. Learn With Others

      As well as taking a course with experts in the FIFA Football Agent Exam, communicating and interacting with your personal network can be one of the best ways to learn. Different people in the industry have different areas of knowledge. This means that some of the topics you are finding easier or more difficult will not be the same for others. Reach out to your network, have phone calls and coffee meet-ups and go through different areas of the Study Materials. This will help you identify which topics you are most comfortable with and also those which you need to dedicate more revision time to. It may also raise some uncertain questions and queries that you can discuss and discover the correct answer. Fundamentally, it is important to remember that almost every candidate taking the exam will be concerned about at least one area of questioning in the exam. Working together can help squash these worries and increase the chances of success for everyone! 

      6. Master Time Management

      We have the luxury of a very simple task. Answer 20 questions in 60 minutes. This means that the average time available per question is 3 minutes. Hence, one of our top 10 tips concerns time management. When practising answering questions and working through different examples, it is key to bear in mind these time constraints. Try to answer each question within the 3 minutes. 

      Then when it comes to sitting the real exam, remember your timings. The worst possible scenario would be to finish the hour period having to leave several questions unanswered. You stand a better chance of getting 15 questions right if you answer all 20 questions. Therefore, a candidate needs to have good awareness and a time management system to ensure they are not rushed or panicked within the exam. 

      7. Write Out Calculations

      Yes this is an exam for football agents, but something you may be asked to do is maths! Topics such as training compensation and the solidarity mechanism will require accurate mathematical calculations to accurately determine the exam figure of the fee due to training clubs from a new buying club. Don’t try and attempt these purely mentally. It becomes a lot easier when you use a piece of paper to write out all the key details such as the category being used for the contribution as well as the age of the player in each calendar year. Take the time to write down these calculations and be careful not to make simple mathematical mistakes. Practice, as always, is key for these to familiarise yourself with ‘football maths’!

      8. Read the Question Fully

      There are two key points that you may quickly notice when you begin trying practice questions for the FIFA Agent Exam. By reading each question thoroughly and attentively you will avoid making unnecessary simple errors. 

      Firstly, you must identify whether the question is asking ‘positively’ or ‘negatively’. For example a question may begin ‘which of the following is the best definition of…’ or it will say ‘which of the following is NOT part of the definition of…’. Looking for a keyword such as not will help make sure you answer the exact question being asked rather than assuming what it is asking.

      Secondly, FIFA have commonly included questions which ask candidates to ‘select one or more’. This means that of the answer options provided, more than one of these may be right. A common mistake is for candidates to choose the first correct answer they see and presume it is the only right option and will move on to the next. Even if you select two correct options, but a third is also correct, you score 0 on this question so it can make a real difference to your result. Make sure that if it asks you to select one or more, you highlight EVERY correct option. 

      9. Process of Elimination

      It is likely that you will encounter at least one question in the exam that you may not immediately know the answer to. Our top tip in such a situation is to work methodically through each option, paying attention to the key words and components in the question, and begin to dismiss each incorrect option. This is known as the ‘process of elimination’ and can be an effective method of pinpointing the right answer. Once you know that it definitely cannot be two of the options, suddenly finding the right option becomes a lot simpler. Just be careful that using this process may take up a significant portion of the 3 minutes per question. 

      10. Don’t Panic

      After the first exam since its reintroduction in April, many candidates we spoke to that failed to pass on this attempt told us that their biggest issue was getting flustered and losing their composure when faced with a difficult question. The exam is designed to challenge your knowledge so it can be expected that several questions may seem challenging initially. Don’t panic. Depending on the time you have left, there are different options available. Firstly, you can turn to our previous tips such as navigating to the right part of the Study Materials and using the process of elimination to narrow down the answers. Alternatively, you can move on for now, if time allows, and continue to answer the other questions you are more confident on. Once these are done, you can return to the skipped question and approach it with a fresh mind, hopefully arriving at the correct answer. 

      Summary

      This blog has hopefully provided a toolkit for the best 10 tips to follow and apply when preparing for and tackling the FIFA Agent Exam. For more information, keep an eye out for our courses and additional resources posted on our social media platforms under the Erkut Sogut Academy.

      Working with Sports Media and Football Journalists as an Agent

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      Introduction

      More so than ever, the press has an incredible influence upon football and its players. Social media has given rise to the phenomenon of fake news and these stories are accessible at the tap of a button on our phones. News comes from all kinds of sources and freedom of speech means that they can write almost anything. Whether it is fiction or not has little significance for some journalists who are paid to create headlines that people will want to read. 

      The press also creates opportunities. For agents, as well as safeguarding and defending clients in the face of negative media and news stories, true or otherwise, is imperative. As is developing good relationships with journalists and other professionals involved in the industry. It can be of benefit sometimes and makes protecting clients easier whilst also possibly helping to open up certain avenues the agent is looking towards to further their clients’ careers. 

      Who are football journalists?

      Journalists that operate within the world of football often have an academic background with qualifications from universities and other higher education. They are particularly skilled in expressing strong opinions through powerful words. Many sports journalists begin through freelance work and internships, or in another part of the industry. As they produce riveting pieces and become increasingly popular for their insightful work, they begin to grow in profile. Their work becomes even more widely read and will cover all kinds of aspects of the game, often covering controversial areas and creating wider debate. Ultimately, it is important to know that the job of a sports journalist is to create eye-catching headlines and articles that people want to read. This is worth bearing in mind.

      The relationship between football and the media

      Whereas with social media, a content-driven audience requires players to post frequently, interviews and media work as such requires a more nuanced approach. The story behind an agent’s client’s rise from the dream of becoming a footballer to the reality in which they find themselves can only be repeated a limited number of times, so accepting every interview request or opportunity isn’t the best thing to do. It is of course a positive to have a player or coach client in the public eye spreading positive messages but the last thing an agent wants to do is devalue the worth of their client’s comments or story. 

      Depending upon the calibre of the client, it is recommended that the agent does due-diligence and research on news platforms and chooses perhaps the most appropriate but well-known newspapers or interviewers in order to attract the biggest audiences. In addition, timing is a crucial factor for agents to consider as well. If a client finds themselves in a difficult situation, instructing them to go straight to the press to defend themselves isn’t always the best approach. Agents need to understand when it is appropriate to let the situation settle a little, remove any emotion that may lead a client to speak recklessly, and then make a decision wisely. Agents can also step in as a protective shield when this is called for. If there are negative circumstances or criticism surrounding the player, the agent can work with the press to reposition themselves as the ‘scapegoat’, diverting the blame onto them and alleviating it away from the player. If done properly and efficiently, the poor publicity will reflect upon the agent rather than the player. It is a necessary sacrifice for agents to best serve their clients. A well-documented example of such behaviour by an agent is from the late Mino Raiola who occasionally placed himself in front of his players to protect them.

      Contrastingly, if the player is playing brilliantly and is grabbing headlines it may then be productive and beneficial to participate in interviews. Agents need to understand that the voice of a client being heard across news platforms will make them more relatable and boost interaction with fans. An agent must also make sure that whilst it is important for them to speak authentically, there must also be a level of media training to prevent any detrimental impact of interviews. Saying the wrong thing at the wrong time can, in extreme cases, even be career-ending. Interviews can take place in a number of different forms and different times, and in cases where an agent cannot be present (for example a pre- or post- match interview), it is even more crucial that the agent guides their player or coach client in how to conduct themselves in an appropriate way.

      Newspaper or magazine interviews are of course much more controllable. Here, it is the agent’s responsibility to provide the client with prior knowledge of the questions to ensure that they are prepared to give positive and clear answers. This is why having last authorisation on the questions, as well as the power to dictate the article headline, is something that agents will always seek before putting clients in such a position. 

      Another interview format is through social media channels; perhaps as a live Instagram or Facebook session or a Twitter Q&A. Especially in live sessions and Q&A’s, there is a feeling of direct engagement and interaction with the fanbase which can be a positive thing. However, as these are often live, the player must also be cautious as once it is seen and heard by anyone, it is unrecoverable. Speaking badly about their club, other players or managers for example, is an absolute no.

      Global sporting news outlets and social media platforms

       

      Below is a table that outlines some of the best known and most widely read or viewed news platforms and producers in each of the key football countries.

      Country

      Sports news outlets

      England

      BBC Sport, Sky Sports, FourFourTwo, LADbible, BT Sport, The Athletic

      Germany

      11 Freunde, Kicker, DW Sports, Sky Sports

      France

      L’Équipe, France Football, Le Monde

      Spain

      Marca, AS, Sport, Estadio Deportivo

      Italy

      La Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport, Tuttosport

      Portugal

      A Bola, O Jogo, Record

      Netherlands

      Voetbalzone, Voetbal International, Voetbal Primeur, FC Update

      USA

      ESPN, Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated

      Turkey

      Fanatik, Fotomaç

      Australia

      SBS World Game, Fox Sports, The Daily Telegraph, Herald Sun

      Brazil

      ESPN, BolaVIP, SporTV, Gazeta de Alagoas, Lance!, RJsports

      Belgium

      HLN, het Nieuwsblad

      Austria

      Kronen Zeitung, Laola, SkySport

      Switzerland

      11 Freunde, Blick, SRF Sport

      Mexico

      ESPN, Marca, Depor, Mediotiempo, Record, Excélsior

      Serbia

      ArenaSport, SportKlub, Sportski Jurnal

       

      This list is of course not exhaustive, and most mainstream newspapers have their own influential sports columns that are widely read. When choosing which news outlets would be most beneficial for your player to interview with, it is important to consider the audience which the organisation appeals to, in conjunction with the country or regions that it sells in.

      For social media channels, the demographic of their audience and the unique type of news that they share is important to consider for agents. Some pages are known for creating ‘clickbait’ stories and it is best to avoid clients involving themselves with such a platform as it is likely their words will be manoeuvred or manipulated in order to create a better story or headline. Targeting sports or football-specific pages is a safer way of ensuring the intentions of the journalists are purely for footballing reasons and aimed towards football fans. 

      Working with journalists

      Knowing which journalists to trust is something that all agents find difficult at some point and is a part of the profession that agents will learn as they go. As an agent, it is part of the role to receive endless calls asking about the future of clients, with many journalists cleverly phrasing questions in the hope of capturing snippets of information. Therefore, agents always have to be cautious, as any mistake could be costly and could harm a client’s career or image. However, this doesn’t mean that an agent should not pursue any relations with journalists, as they can be greatly effective in strengthening their stance as an agent when representing clients. Of course, relationships with journalists need to be mutually beneficial, and they’ll be looking to get some information back if they are helping the agent in return. This is normal practice and just how it is in most other interacting and overlapping professions and walks of life. 

      Perhaps the best way to understand how journalists and agents can operate productively and professionally together for a common purpose is to consider some examples. The following scenarios are case when journalists can be really important to an agent and their clients:

      1. A client wants to move club: speaking with a trusted journalist contact to see if they know information that the agent may not (i.e. about the club’s intentions, or other players moving). Similarly, helping spread word of the positive impact a client has and their on-pitch performances is something that can be done.
      2. A client wants a new contract: much like the above scenario, the media contact can be very useful. An agent could come out on behalf of their player signalling their intentions to stay despite outside interest, and thus help spike some urgency from their current club and maybe even force the hand of outside interest to raise their interest and offer if they are particularly keen on the client. 
      3. A client is launching a business: off-pitch ventures are also newsworthy, and if an agent is trying to promote a new brand or business that the client has launched then they may be able to utilise a connection in the media to help share information and promote it. This may be an opportunity to do interviews or media work with a platform that is not just football-focused, depending on the nature of the business the player is launching.
      4. A client is supporting a charity: another newsworthy form of off-pitch activity is if a client is actively engaging with and raising awareness for charitable projects and campaigns. In order to enhance the positive impact a client is able to have upon the charitable organisation, promotion within the media will accentuate this and hence, the agent should make journalists aware of the valuable work the charity and the client are doing.

      Summary

      In summary, football journalism and the sports media are an integral part of modern day sport. They can have a profound impact on business dealings, transactions and opportunities in football. Hence, agents need to be able to understand how the sports media functions, their goals and how they may be able to align with journalists and the incentives to help work towards a common goal promoting the best interests of clients.  The best way of doing this is to build strong relationships and trusting professional working connections within the media.