FIFA Master Alumni - Where are they now? - Edith Finn

Edith Finn 

Current Position: Strategy & Operations Officer FIFPRO Europe 

Year of graduation: 2024 (24th edition) 

Nationality: Irish 

What does my current role involve?

My current role at FIFPRO Europe focuses on supporting the General Secretary and Board of FIFPRO Europe in realising the strategic objectives of the division. This involves working with our member unions, external stakeholders and the wider FIFPRO team to represent and protect professional footballers by promoting their rights, improving employment and working conditions, safeguarding their health and welfare and ensuring that players have a meaningful voice in decisions affecting their careers and the organisation of professional football at the European and global level.

What aspects of the FM helped me the most in my career:

The interdisciplinary format of the FIFA Master and working with and learning from classmates and speakers from different cultures have been the most helpful and also rewarding aspects of the programme. This is also reflective of the daily reality of working in international sport which makes it the perfect stepping stone for anyone entering the industry.

What advice would you give to future students:

For students who may be in the same position as I was who are coming from outside the sports industry, really take the time to explore the different types of roles and opportunities that exist in the sporting ecosystem. It can be easy to limit yourself to your past experience and expertise but use the time and conversations with your classmates and guest speakers to consider possibilities that align with your skills and with what you are passionate about. There are a lot of roles you may not have considered before that could align perfectly with what you are good at, and most importantly, with what you enjoy doing. 

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