Esther A: Best goals from European Football club

Work at the heart of European Football

We are EFC. The single unified voice of more than 800 European football clubs — men’s and women’s, of all shapes and sizes — from 55 countries and territories across Europe. Our goal is to promote and protect the interests of our members and ensure the stability and growth of European club football.

EFC’s core purpose is to place clubs at ‘The Heart of Football’. Through long-term strategic partnerships with UEFA and FIFA, we champion the interests of clubs on the regional and global stages. You can view all of our latest vacancies here.

We promote sporting integrity and the development of men’s and women’s club competitions; deliver world-class events that bring clubs and industry leaders together; and provide benefits that support the growth of all our members, on and off the pitch. We also champion football as a force for good, with our EFC Foundation driving charitable programmes to support the communities our clubs represent.

EFC is continually looking for the best talent to join our administration to ensure we enhance the value of our activities and services for Member Clubs. EFC has a rapidly growing team of over 50 people and is on a mission of organisational development, targeting a digitally led, performance-driven culture, delivering high impact outcomes for our colleagues, our members and ultimately for club football as a whole.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are part of EFC’s core values. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all staff and members.

A Force for Good

Through long-term strategic partnerships with UEFA and FIFA, we champion the interests of clubs on the regional and global stages. We promote sporting integrity and the development of men’s and women’s club competitions; deliver world-class events that bring clubs and industry leaders together; and provide benefits that support the growth of all our members, on and off the pitch. We also champion football as a force for good, with our EFC Foundation driving charitable programmes to support the communities our clubs represent.

Compensation

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We recognise exceptional talent and as such our salaries and bonus scheme reward people who achieve their objectives and make a positive impact to our mission.

Leadership in the Men’s Game

The Men’s Football area of work brings clubs from across Europe together to make the game better. The group looks at how to keep football exciting for fans, competitive for players and sustainable for clubs.

It focuses on two main goals: improving the quality of football on the pitch and helping clubs run to the highest professional standards off it. By sharing ideas and best practices, the group finds smart, responsible ways to develop the game and support club performance.

The group is led by EFC Board Member Aki Riihilahti, with SL Benfica President Rui Costa as Chair, ensuring that the voices of all our clubs play a central role in shaping the future of men’s football.

The International Match Calendars (IMC) determine when clubs must release their players for national team matches and competitions. These dates are agreed by global football stakeholders and play a major part in determining the structure of domestic, continental and international football calendars.

Clubs and their players are critical to the ongoing success of national team competitions, and EFC ensures the interests of all our Member Clubs are voiced in discussions with FIFA, UEFA and other football organisations regarding IMCs. EFC and our clubs believe in a balanced approach to football calendars which recognises the mutually important connection between club and national team football, enabling both to continue to thrive. The current approved IMCs in place are:

Men’s International Match Calendar: 2025-2030
Women’s International Match Calendar: 2026-2029 EFC’s strategic partnership with FIFA – detailed in a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations which runs through 2030 – requires FIFA to seek EFC approval prior to any proposed changes to the existing IMCs, and ensures EFC will be an influential stakeholder on behalf of its Member Clubs in discussions in determining the structure of future IMCs post-2029 for the women’s game and post-2030 for the men’s game.

EFC Campus is the education hub for European Football Clubs, built to deliver knowledge, skills and impact that strengthen the game.

Learning Designed for Football Clubs

EFC Campus is where Europe’s clubs come to learn, share and grow. Built on knowledge, education and action, it‘s the home of all EFC learning and development programmes including our groundbreaking programme with Harvard Executive Education. Each programme is specifically tailored to help clubs raise standards and excel on and off the pitch.

Why EFC Campus Matters for European Football

Every course is designed with clubs in mind. EFC Campus blends modern football theory with real-world insights, giving professionals the tools to tackle challenges that matter most — from player development and matchday operations to financial growth and community impact.

We want to deliver learning that makes a measurable difference in football. Participants leave with skills they can apply immediately, strengthening their clubs and contributing to the wider game.

Connecting Europe’s Football Professionals

Our programmes build connections. It brings together club professionals from across Europe, creating a community where experiences, strategies and best practice are exchanged. These relationships open doors to new ideas and stronger collaborations — ensuring clubs can thrive in today’s competitive football environment.

Driving Long-Term Impact in Football

We empower professionals to apply what they learn directly — making an immediate difference to their clubs and the wider game. It’s more than just a training hub. It‘s a driving force behind the growth and professionalisation of European football, supporting every club to reach its full potential. If you want to learn even more about EFC’s educational services, please contact the EFC Campus team.