FIFA solidarity mechanism
The solidarity mechanism (RSTP Annexe 5) is separate from training compensation. When a professional moves before contract end for a fee, 5% of that compensation is redistributed to clubs that trained the player between the calendar years of the 12th and 23rd birthdays.
Different trigger, different maths
- Solidarity: share of a paid transfer fee
- Training compensation: published annual training costs × training time (first pro / certain international transfers)
Who shares the 5%
Former training clubs across ages 12–23, with year-by-year percentages set in Annexe 5 (smaller shares at 12–15, larger at 16–23), pro rata for part years.
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Common questions
What is the FIFA solidarity mechanism?
When a professional is transferred before the end of their contract for a fee, 5% of that fee is redistributed as solidarity contribution to clubs that trained the player between the calendar years of their 12th and 23rd birthdays.
How is the 5% shared?
FIFA allocates the 5% across the training years: roughly 5% of the solidarity pot per year for ages 12–15 and 10% per year for ages 16–23 (of the 5% total), pro rata for part years. Exact shares follow RSTP Annexe 5.
Is solidarity the same as training compensation?
No. Solidarity is a share of a transfer fee. Training compensation uses FIFA's published annual training costs and applies on first professional registration and on certain international transfers — even when no fee is paid.