European Football Clubs (EFC) launches with 800+ members, driving a new era for Club Football

Rome, Italy: European Football Clubs (EFC) has launched its new identity at its 32nd General Assembly in Rome, as part of its ongoing strategy to ensu...

Rome, Italy: European Football Clubs (EFC) has launched its new identity at its 32nd General Assembly in Rome, as part of its ongoing strategy to ensure clubs and their interests are at the heart of football. Formerly known as European Club Association (ECA), EFC launches with more than 800 members across 55 nations as one unified voice of clubs, with the new name more clearly embodying and communicating who the organisation represents and what it stands for.

EFC brings together men’s and women’s clubs of all sizes from across the continent — with the mission of helping every member club grow and develop, while ensuring that, collectively, clubs are central to decision-making on the regional and global football stages.

The rebrand of the organisation reflects an incredible transformation already underway. In the past two years alone, EFC has:

•    More than tripled its membership to over 800 clubs including 139 women’s clubs, having modernised its governance to open its membership like never before and ensure a stronger voice for members of all sizes.

•    Played a leading role in enhancing competition formats to increase the number of clubs given the opportunity to play European and international club football across the men’s and women’s game, while also improving the format of the competitions, to widespread fan and stakeholder approval.