Article 19ter RSTP: International Trials (Turkish Translation)
This page contains our Turkish translation of Article 19ter of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). As the RSTP is officially published by FIFA in English, French, Spanish and German, readers of the English and German versions of this site are referred to the official text on FIFA’s legal portal. A short overview is provided below.
Overview of Article 19ter RSTP
- A professional may go on trial with another club only with the express written authorisation of their current club.
- The club and player must agree on the trial conditions (accommodation, travel, meals, daily expenses) in the FIFA Trial Form, which must be uploaded to FIFA TMS at least 10 days before the trial starts.
- The club owes the player a duty of care and must cover medical costs for injuries suffered during club activities.
- Maximum duration per club and season: 8 weeks for players aged 21 or under, 3 weeks for players over 21.
- Players on trial may only take part in friendly matches and activities outside organised football; no remuneration may be offered, requested or received beyond the agreed trial conditions; the club does not acquire training compensation entitlements for the trial period.
- Minors may attend trials from the season of their 16th birthday (15th within Europe), subject to written parental consent, a designated contact person, appropriate accommodation and, for amateurs under 16, informing their current club; a maximum of two trials per calendar year applies.
- Breaches are sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.
Official text: FIFA Legal Portal – Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players