Latvian Professional Footballers Association
The Latvian Professional Footballers Association unites footballers and protects their rights, interests and professional future in Latvia and abroad.
Photo: Latvian Football Federation (LFF)
About LPFA
The Latvian Professional Footballers Association (LPFA) is an independent association representing the interests of professional and semi-professional footballers.
LPFA's principal objective is to protect the employment rights and professional interests of footballers — both in Latvia and for Latvian footballers playing abroad.
The association was established through a joint initiative of Latvian footballers and professionals from the legal and financial sectors. That combination is our strength: players know the problems that arise in the dressing room and in contract negotiations, while professionals help to resolve them competently and in line with the applicable regulations.
Our values
Stronger together
The collective strength of footballers. When players speak with one voice, their interests cannot be ignored — whatever the club, league or country.
A platform for players' views
A place where footballers can raise concerns and influence professional standards. We bring the players' perspective to those who make decisions in football.
Standing by one another
Mutual support and collective action against unfair practices. No footballer should be left alone with their problem.
What we do
Helping you understand contract terms before signing and throughout the contract.
Support when a club delays or fails to pay salary, bonuses or other payments.
When a club fails to meet its obligations or changes working conditions unilaterally.
Information and support in disciplinary proceedings and their procedures.
Helping you navigate anti-doping rules and procedures.
Explaining the football regulations that affect player status, transfers and contracts.
Guidance on dispute resolution routes in Latvia and internationally.
Representing footballers' shared interests in dialogue with football institutions.
Support with professional career matters — from contracts to career transition.
Players' rights
Practical guides to the situations footballers face most often — clear, concise and easy to follow.
Confidential assistance
If you are facing unpaid salaries, breaches of contract or other professional challenges, contact LPFA.
News
· Sportacentrs.com
Sportacentrs.com reports that Eduards Tīdenbergs and Aleksejs Grjaznovs have recovered the money owed to them by Serbian club Dubočica. The club had ignored repeated warnings, so LPFA took the case to FIFA, which barred the club from registering new players until both footballers were paid in full.
· Sportacentrs.com
FIFA upheld Andriy Korobenko's claim against Valmiera for unpaid contractual bonuses for the 2024 season. The club has 45 days to settle, failing which a ban on registering new players takes effect. The claim was filed with FIFA with LPFA's support.
· Sportacentrs.com
LPFA supports the LFF initiative to ban loan-agreement clauses that prevent a player from facing the club that loaned him, and calls for clear rules on how the fight against “artificial loans” will be monitored in practice. LPFA board member Filips Sviridenko notes that such clauses can cost a player at least four high-level matches a season.
· Sportacentrs.com
Renārs Varslavāns joined Auda after terminating his contract with Valmiera, which had not obtained a licence. LPFA backed the player's right to change clubs, pointing to the club's unkept promises and late salary payments. The LFF Player Status and Transfer Commission awarded Valmiera compensation, but far less than the club had claimed.
Every member strengthens the collective voice of footballers. Join the association that represents your professional interests.
