Welcome
at the VdF
The VdF is the interest group representing all Austrian footballers and football coaches working in Austria.
Bruno
Gala
The BRUNO is an honorary award that commemorates Bruno Pezzey, a great Austrian footballer who was known far beyond the borders of our country for his fairness and sportsmanship.
VdF - Coaching
Whether you're without a club or looking for additional training! With the new VdF-Coaching project, the players' association supports professionals through individual, group, or team training at a professional level.
The Footballers' Association sees itself as the voice of Austrian amateur and professional football. We successfully represent the interests and concerns of our members.
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Further Education
As wonderful as a career in professional football can be, it will eventually come to an end. In the best-case scenario, it lasts 10 to 15 years. However, injuries can bring a career to an end much sooner.
Health
Providing optimal financial security with a tailor-made daily allowance insurance and occupational disability insurance is of great importance to us.
Concussions
Concussion (a mild traumatic injury to the brain) is common in football.
Collective agreement for professional footballers
The VdF has the expertise regarding the collective agreement.
VdF
For greater solidarity awareness in Austria
professional football
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Our philosophy
For more solidarity in Austria
Professional football.
Our team
We are a team of former professionals and experts who know the challenges in football from their own experience and actively support players.
Our principles
We stand for fairness, transparency and solidarity – and we advocate for the rights and interests of all players.
Our story
The VdF was founded to give footballers a strong voice and to sustainably improve their conditions.
Our goal
Our goal is to strengthen the situation of players in Austria and to support them in the best possible way on and off the field.
05.06.2025
VdF-Coaching: Top training for all VdF members
With the VdF-Coaching project, the players' association supports members through individual, group or team training at a professional level.