FIFA Data Reveals Record-Breaking January Transfer Window

FIFA’s latest data has revealed a record-breaking January transfer window, with global spending in the men’s game exceeding $2 billion for the first time. This represents a 57.9% increase on the 2024 winter window and a 47.1% rise on the previous record set in January 2023.

Manchester City led the spending spree, splashing out $223 million on four new players, accounting for 10% of the total global expenditure. The Premier League was the biggest-spending league overall, with clubs investing a combined $621.6 million in new signings.

Key Statistics from FIFA Data:

• Global spending: $2.35 billion
• Number of transfers: 5,863 (a 19.1% increase on the previous record)
• Biggest deal: Jhon Duran’s $79.9 million move from Aston Villa to Al Nassr
• Biggest spending league: Premier League ($621.6 million)
• Top spending clubs: Manchester City ($223 million)

Women’s Football Also Sees Record Spending

The women’s game also saw record-breaking spending in January, with $5.8 million spent on transfer fees, a 180.6% increase on the previous year. England’s Women’s Super League was the top-spending league, with clubs investing $2.3 million in new players.

This transfer window also marked the first time that fees of more than $1 million were paid for players in women’s professional football, highlighting the growing financial strength of the women’s game.

Overall, the January 2025 transfer window was a record-breaking period for both men’s and women’s football, with significant increases in spending and transfer activity. This reflects the growing financial power of the game and the increasing globalization of the transfer market, as revealed by FIFA’s comprehensive data analysis.