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Trade union in India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Football Players' Association of India or (FPAI) is an association for Indian association footballers.[1] Created in 2006, it aims to "look after the welfare of players and educate and advice them by engaging professionals".[2][3] It was created by former Indian national team captain Bhaichung Bhutia. In 2007, it got affiliated to FIFPro.[4]
Abbreviation | FPAI |
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Founded | 13 August 2006 |
Type | Professional football player organisation |
Location |
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Region served | India |
Official language | English |
President | Renedy Singh |
Affiliations | FIFPro (since 2007) |
Website | www |
The FPAI was formed on 13 August 2006 as a brainchild of India national football team's then captain Bhaichung Bhutia. He said that the body would "function as the parent body of the players" and added that it would "work with the national and state associations for the game's development" and ensure "fair treatment for footballers".[2] Membership was opened to players, both Indian and foreign.
FPAI became an affiliate of FIFPro on 18 November 2009 at the FIFPro Congress in Budapest.
In 2009, the FPAI announced annual awards in four categories.[5] In 2022, awards in women's category were introduced. Current FPAI awards are the following:
Year | Indian Player of the Year (Men's) | Indian Player of the Year (Women's) | Foreign Player of the Year | Young Player of the Year (Men's) | Young Player of the Year (Women's) | Coach of the Year | Ref |
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2021–22 | Liston Colaco | Anju Tamang | Bartholomew Ogbeche | Akash Mishra | Manisha Kalyan | Manolo Márquez | [18] |
2022–23 | Lallianzuala Chhangte | Grace Dangmei | Greg Stewart | Sivasakthi Narayanan | Naketa Bishnoi | Des Buckingham | [19] |
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