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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) controls the India national football team which represents India at the international level. The AIFF is one of the founding members of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF). Football has been part of India's history for 100 years now. Although India is yet to make its mark at the international level, yet football has a growing fan base in India with the emergence of a number of football clubs.

It is a sport chosen by many youths as it does not require a lot of infrastructure.

Only Top Companies and PSUs which are promoting sports provide jobs in this field.

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Starting salary

25000

Career Details

What You Need To Know About This Career Option

What Education required to be a footballer

A formal education is not required to pursue a career as a footballer. Yet it is advised to pursue at least an undergraduate degree course if not PG course in physical education or sports courses in order to be equipped for a career once you retire from playing the sport.

What courses are offered

Undergraduate Courses - 3 years duration

B.Sc in Physical Education, Health Education and Sports Sciences
Bachelor of physical Education
Bachelor of Arts in SPorts Management
B.Sc. (Hons) in Sports Sciences
B.Sc. in Sports and Recreation Management
Bachelor of Sports Management (BSM)

Post graduate programs - 2 years duration

Master of Physical Education
M.Sc. in Sports Coaching
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Business
MBA in Sports Management
Master of Sports Management
M.Sc. in Sports Sciences

Doctoral Courses

Ph.D in Physical Education
M.Phil in Physical Education
Ph.D in Sports Management

So are you surprised you could become a Ph.D as a football player ;)

What are the different certificate and diploma courses offered by The All India Football Federation in football

The All India Football Federation Offers a Number Of Certificate And Diploma Courses In Football. Some Of The Programs Are Listed Below

Goalkeeping
- Member Association Goalkeeping Certificate

AFC Goalkeeping B Certificate

AFC Goalkeeping A certificate

Football Learning

AIFF E Certificate

AIFF D Certificate

AIFF C Diploma

AIFF B Diploma

AFC A Diploma

AFC Pro Diploma

Fitness & Conditioning

Level 1 A

Level 1 B

Level 2 A

Level 2 B

Futsal

Levels 1, 2 & 3

For more details on the above programs click on the link

What is Referee Courses

The referee programs offered by AIFF provides the aspirants with a deep understanding of the laws of the game and provides them with the knowledge and practical skills to be a match referee.

The AIFF offers programs which are divided category-wise with levels 1 to 5.

For instance, Category 5 referees officiate state-level competitions organised by the State Associations whereas Category 1 referees officiate national-level matches.

Read more by clicking on the link

What is AIFF Masters Program

It is a National Sports Federation-led Football Management Program that is run by the AIFF in association with La Liga Club Cadiz CF. In this program students can study in multiple cities in India and in Spain.

It aims to produce Football Managers with world-class management skills in order to promote sports…