Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) and SportsFX Currency Solutions are helping Australian players expand their careers overseas.
SportsFX is a leading company in providing currency management services for professional athletes.
The current CEO and ex-footballer himself, Chris Broadfoot created this business out of his experience with his own financial dealings while a professional.
SportsFX includes special exchange rates and professional financial advice to help athletes to grapple with the extensive international financial landscape.
Since the strategic agreement was struck in 2023, it has been in line with the PFA’s main mission to help players on a more holistic level with trusted support.
They have found from past player reviews that the complexities of international exchange and finance have challenged many players’ careers and well-being.
SportsFX are better connected with the PFA player roster and simplify their finances to allow players to not be held back by the complexities of international finance in overseas careers.
Key PFA members, including Matt Jurman, Cameron Devlin, Scott McDonald, Shane Smeltz and Stefan Mauk, have been some that have used the SportsFX system.
“We’ve been connected with SportsFX and Chris while he has helped to enhance the financial security for players,” PFA Co-Chief Executive Beau Busch said via media release.
“As players navigate the global landscape of professional football, having access to reliable financial expertise is paramount.”
“This partnership will provide athletes with a trusted resource to ensure their financial well-being while they focus on excelling on the field.”
This partnership can remind many leaders in the industry that the number of players needing assistance in the international market only continues to increase.
Connor Pain is an example of a player who made the leap to Saudi Arabian side Al-Orobah. After moving up from Western United last off-season, he shared his positive review.
“Chris (Broadfoot) and his SportsFX platform have made the issue of getting money home from playing overseas super seamless,” Pain told the PFA.
“For someone who is experiencing the intricacies of foreign exchange for the first time the support from Chris has been super helpful in navigating such challenges. He is really approachable and is always there for any help at anytime.
“The platform itself is really easy to use and the rates always beat the banks so I couldn’t recommend Chris and SportsFX highly enough.”
Getting involved with the PFA and players is a trusted strategy to get into partnership with the key men of this global sport.
This official partnership is a positive step forward for the players, the PFA and SportsFX.
