Society of Professional Footballers

Spillerforeningen – Society of Professional Footballers – represents football players in Denmark and Danish football players playing abroad. We have secured and systemised pension schemes, insurances, education and several other important matters so all our members get the help and guidance they need, when they need it.

A membership of Spillerforeningen is not only a clear statement of solidarity between all players, it is also your lifeline if you need help with anything regarding your employment in Denmark. We can help you from the day you get here till the day you may decide to move on. Spillerforeningen is a powerful stakeholder and frontrunner, who successfully fights for the wellbeing, rights and working conditions for you and all your footballing colleagues here in Denmark.

• 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.

ProTreatment is the number one choice among Danish top athletes, when they want expert physical training or need rehabilitation following an injury. As a member of Spillerforeningen you can train with ProTreatment for free in both summer and winter breaks if you sign up for Team Spillerforeningen. Team Spillerforeningen is for members only, so you will train alongside other professional football players.

Spillerforeningen provides free counselling by our intermediaries. Through our knowledge of Danish clubs, we can give you an evaluation of how you will fit into the club and advise you on salary etc. But getting the right contract is a question of more than cold cash. It is also a matter of reading between the lines and knowing the right people. Through our years of experience, Spillerforeningen has established a wide network that provides the help you need to.

Any footballer can get injured. But do you know, if your club has insured you, and if they have reported your injury?

Spillerforeningen helps and guides you if you get injured, and helps you get on with your case in the best possible way. We will make sure that you get the best help available and get the help and compensation you are entitled to.

Spillerforeningen has appeared for many of our members in the Danish courts regarding everything from industrial injuries and insurances to unlawful firings and principle cases. Spillerforeningen’s legal partner Kromann Reumert is the leading law firm in Denmark with experts within all areas ready to help you.

With the CBA, Spillerforeningen have secured pension schemes, sport savings and insurance for all players. Our partner WillisTowersWatson has some of best advisors in the business, helping you get the optimal output.

You are always welcome to contact us with specific questions on +45 33 12 11 28 or mail@spillerforeningen.dk.

If you want to become a member fill in the form or contact Thomas Lindrup, Head of Player Management, on +45 22 99 33 73 or thomas.lindrup@spillerforeningen.dk.