Requirements for legal protection Contact us now The legal basis for the claim did not arise before joining the VdF - The Players' Association. At least six months of membership without payment arrears (payment arrears not exceeding 2 months) Valid membership for the entire duration of the legal protection measure The area of legal protection covers topics directly related to the member's football activities and also includes free legal advice for members. Your VdF contact person for legal protection Gernot Baumgartner, LL.M Chairman of National and International Trade Union Work, Law (Bundesliga) Mobile: +43 670 5001981 Email: g.baumgartner@vdf.at Oliver Prudlo Deputy Chairman Social Projects, Law (Amateurs) Mobile: +43 699 18159004 Email: o.prudlo@vdf.at VdF For greater solidarity awareness in Austria professional football