Nearly half of women footballers consider early retirement over financial, mental health concerns: FIFPRO report

Representative Image : A FIFPRO report found that nearly half of the women footballers surveyed were considering ending their careers early. | Photo Credit: TASS Nearly half of women footballers worldwide are considering ending their careers earlier than planned due to financial difficulties and mental health concerns, according to a new report by global players’ union FIFPRO. The 2026 FIFPRO Global Employment Report, titled Working Conditions in Women’s Football, surveyed 800 players and highlighted significant disparities between the sport’s commercial growth and the working conditions experienced by most footballers.