Alumni & Employability
From recent graduates taking their first professional steps to career switchers entering football and experienced professionals accelerating their path, FBA Alumni are building careers across the global football ecosystem.
The FBA Professional Master in Football Business is designed to connect specialised education with professional experience, industry exposure and a long-term international network, creating the conditions for graduates to turn ambition into professional progression.
FBA Alumni are building careers across the global football industry, supported by a programme designed to connect education with professional experience, industry exposure and long-term career development.
94.12%
Employed Within 12 Months
A strong indication of Alumni progression following completion of the programme.
$94,179
Average Salary
Average salary reported for The FBA in the 2026 SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings.
380+
Alumni Worldwide
A growing international network of football business professionals across the global industry.
Employment and salary data: SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2026. Alumni network figure: The Football Business Academy, 2026.
Football is a global industry made up of far more than clubs alone. FBA Alumni are building careers across organisations and functions throughout the wider football ecosystem.
Across A Wide Range Of Professional Areas
There is no single route into football. FBA Alumni bring different backgrounds, experiences and ambitions to the programme, and go on to build distinct careers across the global football industry.
Career Switcher
From The Pitch To Football Business
From Sports Operations To Football Partnerships
Career Switcher
Alumni career paths evolve over time. Roles shown reflect the career information currently featured by The FBA.
Career development is embedded throughout the FBA journey. Each stage combines specialised education with opportunities to gain experience, engage with the industry and build relationships that can support professional progression.
Develop football business knowledge through courses informed and delivered by professionals working across the industry.
Gain three months of professional experience within the football industry and apply your learning in a real working environment.
Engage directly with football professionals through Experts, Partners, Field Trips, business events, projects and other industry-facing experiences.
Build relationships with fellow Candidates, Alumni, Partners and professionals across the global football ecosystem.
Graduation is not the end of the FBA journey. Alumni remain part of an international community designed to encourage continued connection, professional development and collaboration throughout their careers.
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Alumni remain connected through the wider FBA community, maintaining relationships with former classmates, other editions, industry professionals and the FBA team after graduation.
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Alumni exchanges, community initiatives and continued interaction create opportunities to share knowledge, seek advice and learn from professionals at different stages of their careers.
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Relationships built through The FBA can develop into professional collaborations, new ventures, introductions and opportunities to support future Candidates entering the football industry.
Explore the people behind the FBA Alumni network and discover the different backgrounds, nationalities and professional journeys represented across our growing international community.
Data & Insights
Explore a detailed, data-driven view of where FBA Graduates work and how careers develop across the global football industry.
The 2025 report examines employment trends, professional roles, sectors, geographical distribution and career pathways across FBA Graduates from multiple editions of the programme.
Explore The Full Report ›The Graduates Employment Report reflects 2025 survey data. The 94.12% employment figure presented above reflects the more recent SportBusiness Postgraduate Rankings 2026.
Whether you are taking your first professional steps, transitioning into football or accelerating an existing career, The FBA can help you build your next chapter in the industry.
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