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Saudi women's football transfers rise 33 percent
The women's football scene in Saudi Arabia experienced a 33.3% increase in inbound transfer activity during the summer of 2026, with 44 players signing for a total fee of one million dollars, according to FIFA records. However, the Saudi clubs did not benefit from any transfer fees for developing 15 players, with an average transfer fee of 16.7%. Globally, the number of player transfers reached 1,406 during the summer, the highest ever recorded, reflecting an increase of over 19% compared to 2025. England, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain led the transfer activity. The total expenditure on international transfer fees surpassed 28 million dollars, marking a record high and representing a 130% increase over the previous year, with English clubs leading in spending and Swedish clubs generating the highest revenue from transfer fees. Over 15% of the transfers involved monetary fees, and the global average age of transferred players was 24.2 years, with notable differences among federations—players in Wales being the youngest at 21.9 years, and those in Canada the oldest at 28.2 years. Additionally, more than 76% of transfers were contractless, with 10% involving loan deals and 14% being permanent transfers.
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