Player income from shirt sales, club compensation for Africa Cup of Nations players
The Price of Football
Deep Dive
Do players receive a share of the revenue from shirt sales with their name and number?
Yes, but it depends on the player's brand value. High-profile players like Erling Haaland have image rights embedded in their contracts, entitling them to a share of the revenue from shirt sales with their name and number. For lower-league players, the sums are typically too small to warrant such arrangements.
How much do clubs typically earn from shirt sales?
Clubs generally receive around 5% to 7% of the retail price of a shirt. This percentage does not account for any share that players might receive from sales of shirts with their name and number.
Do clubs receive compensation when players participate in the Africa Cup of Nations?
No, there is no formal compensation for clubs when their players participate in the Africa Cup of Nations. This contrasts with FIFA tournaments like the World Cup, where clubs receive $11,000 per day for each player used by their national team.
How does the Premier League handle shirt number changes mid-season?
The Premier League prohibits shirt number changes mid-season to protect fans who have already purchased jerseys. For example, when Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United, the club offered a free swap for fans who had bought Cavani's number 7 shirt.
What is the financial impact of sacking a manager on a club's profitability and sustainability limits?
Compensation costs for sacking a manager count towards a club's profitability and sustainability (P&S) limits. This can inhibit clubs close to the limit from making managerial changes or spending in the transfer window to avoid breaching financial regulations.
How do Premier League clubs manage future transfer agreements?
Clubs can agree to future transfers, locking in transfer fees and salaries, which helps with budgeting. This also prevents other clubs from gazumping the deal. For example, Brighton signed Mitoma and immediately loaned him out to allow him to adapt gradually.
What is the financial benefit of winning the FA Cup for Premier League clubs?
Winning the FA Cup can be worth up to £100 million due to the potential for European qualification, which brings additional revenue from home games in competitions like the Europa League. The prize money itself is relatively small at £2 million.
How are gate receipts split in FA Cup matches?
After deducting hosting costs, gate receipts from FA Cup matches, including hospitality tickets, are split 45% to each club and 10% to the FA pool. This ensures both clubs benefit from ticket sales, including higher-priced hospitality packages.
Which Premier League clubs are closest to breaking FFP limits?
As of the 2023-24 season, Leicester, Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, Everton, and Newcastle were closest to breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). However, they likely stayed within limits through player sales and financial maneuvers.
Which Premier League clubs have the most financial flexibility under FFP?
Spurs, Liverpool, Manchester City, Brentford, and Brighton have the most financial wriggle room under FFP. Brighton, in particular, benefits from significant player sales, while Spurs maintain a sustainable wage-to-revenue ratio.
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