Society of Professional Footballers

Spillerforeningen (SPFO) – Society of Professional Footballers – is the union for all current and former footballers playing in Denmark.

SPFO has been instrumental in securing and systemising pension schemes, insurances, education and several other important matters to you as a professional footballer.

The SPFO is the only organisation solely for the players. We represent you and we make sure, that your voices and views are represented to the stakeholders and governing bodies within football.

We are committed to help and support you in both your footballing career and life off the pitch.

SPFO is your stakeholder and we work for the wellbeing, rights and working conditions for you and all your footballing colleagues.

• The first collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in Danish football
• An agreement for a profitable sporting pension
• CBA’s for the Danish National Teams. Men, Women and Under 21

You are always entitled to holiday allowances and pension as part of the CBA between Spillerforeningen and clubs. However, it can be difficult to figure out, if your club pays you the correct amount. Spillerforeningen can accurately calculate this and make sure that your club complies.

Get access to counselling from our experienced player advisors. They have substantial knowledge of Danish clubs and leagues and can give you both an evaluation on how you will fit into a specific club and advise you on salary etc.

As footballers we risk getting injured. Therefore insurances are an important and necessary part of being a professional athlete.

We are ready to help and guide you if you get injured. Our legal team assists you with your specific case and possible insurance claim. We will make sure that you get the best help possible and the compensation you are entitled to.

As the players union we have represented a long list of members in the Danish judicial system regarding a wide range of cases. From injuries and insurance claims to wrongful dismissals and principle cases.

To give you the best advice and counselling possible, we have partnered up with Kromann Reumert, one of the leading law firms in Denmark with experts within all areas ready to help you.

Through the CBA, SPFO have secured pension schemes, sport savings and insurance for all players. Our partner WillisTowersWatson has some of best advisors within pensions, sport savings and insurance helping you optimizing your output.