The Football Players Association of India was established on 28th June, 2006 as a registered society under the Societies act. In 2008 FPAI became a candidate member of FIFPro the world player union and a partner of FIFA. This FPAI is formed by the players, consists of players and is for the benefit of football players. 

OBJECTIVES

• To educate, train and develop the game of football amongst the players and act as a single representative organisation for all players across India
  
• Develop training and education to promote footballers welfare beyond the field of football
  
• Make use of the expertise and experience of senior members and players for development of professionalism of football in India
  
• Look after the welfare and work for the benefit of players both former and current
• Eradicate exploitation of the players particularly those who are from rural and backward areas and unable to express or represent themselves
• Act as an accredited representative of the players and liaise in all matters of common interest
• Work towards the promotion of football players in all capacities both on the field and in portraying a better image off the field
• Assist the football bodies in the country towards promotion of the game of football and work in tandem for development and promotion
• Honour and felicitate players through awards, prizes and incentives and to encourage and motivate them 

ACTIVITIES

• Workshops for the education of players
• Annual FPAI awards for the players based on voting by the players
• Advise on contracts for professional players
• Assistance of contract issues faced by professional footballers
• Consultancy on Anti Doping requirements of players
• Consultancy and advise on injuries and rehabilitation through our partner doctors, specialists and hospitals
  
• Discounts and reductions on football merchandise for players and clubs
• Discounts at outlets in different cities for the benefit of players
• Tours for clubs and players that will help or assist players in gaining exposure and better training facilities
• Pre season and post season tournaments
• Exhibition matches for the promotion of players and the association
• Tournaments for corporates to encourage players and help form a better understanding of football among the corporate sector