A worldwide FIFPRO study of more than 800 women footballers found that 59 percent of players considering leaving the sport cited financial reasons, while 46 percent cited mental pressure. The study said the average monthly salary of a professional player had tripled since 2017 to €2,320, but excluding the highest salaries in England and the United States, most players earned about €1,390 a month. In Africa, the reported average was €430. The findings highlighted a widening gap between a small group at the top of the game and the majority of players, particularly in national competitions.

The study also found that average contract length had risen from one year to 19 months, while only two-thirds of players were paid for all 12 months of the year. Players described higher workloads and online abuse, and many lacked access to mental-health support. Some players study or take other jobs alongside football, while others leave the sport early because their income does not cover their living costs. FIFPRO called for better financial security and mental-health provision across women's football.