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The World Players Association is the global voice of organized athletes, representing more than 85,000 players through over 100 associations in 60+ countries. We unite athletes across sports and continents to protect their rights, improve working conditions, and strengthen their collective influence. Guided by the vision of a world of sport that is collectively bargained, we empower player associations, foster solidarity, and inspire change to create fairer, more sustainable sports industries for all.

We Empower

We empower players by ensuring their rights and working conditions are protected through collective bargaining. By equipping player associations with practical tools, education, and standards, we strengthen their ability to negotiate better agreements and deliver lifelong support to athletes.

We Unite

We unite players across disciplines and continents, building solidarity that amplifies their voice. By bringing associations together, we enable players to shape decisions at every level of the game, improve working conditions, and advance their rights through collective action.

We Inspire

We inspire change by showing how organized players transform sport. From advancing equality in women's professional sport to global campaigns on health and safety, our movement demonstrates that international solidarity drives real reforms, protects rights, and creates a fairer future for all athletes.

Our Members

Executive Committee

Tony Clark

President

Executive Director of the Major League Baseball Players Association

Paulina Tomczyk

First Vice President

General Secretary of European Athletes & Players Association

Omar Hassanein

Vice President

Chief Executive Officer of International Rugby Players

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National Football League Players Association

Matteo Zuretti

 

National Basketball Players Association

Terri Jackson

 

Executive Director of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association

Paul Marsh

 

Board member of the Australian Athletes Alliance – AAA, and CEO of the Australian Cricketers Association

Tom Moffat

 

Chief Executive of the Federation of International Cricketers’ Associations (FICA)

Stefano Sartori

 

Associazione Italiana Calciatori

Dejan Stefanovic

 

FIFPRO Global Board Member

Natalia Orive

 

President (EAPA)

Marty Walsh

 

Executive Director of the National Hockey League Player Association – NHLPA

Takuya Yamazaki

 

Legal Counsel and Board Member of the Japanese Professional Baseball Players Association – JPBPA

Ahmad Nassar

 

CEO of the Professional Tennis Players Association

Staff

Walter Palmer

Executive Director