ECA Research

Did you know that 299 clubs worldwide were involved in releasing players for the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa and that Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona released the highest number of players for this competition?

The European Club Association regularly publishes research studies providing its members clubs with valuable information relating to professional football.

On this page, you will find a selection of relevant research, studies and reports for download. In addition to the official ECA Research Documents, you will also find studies and reports from public institutions, universities and private companies.

Reproduction of ECA Research material is authorised, provided the source is acknowledged. For any question, please contact info@ecaeurope.com.

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2012 CAN Player Release Analysis

ECA has conducted a research showing the overall situation of European players released for the CAN Africa Cup of Nations 2012.

24 January 2012

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CONMEBOL Copa America 2011 Argentina

ECA has conducted a research showing the overall situation of European players released for the CONMEBOL Copa America 2011 in Argentina.

31 August 2011

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ECA Player Release Analysis - FIFA World Cup 2010 SA

The purpose of this research is to show the overall situation of players released by clubs all over the world, with a special focus on the European ones.

31 August 2011

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