Discover our journey and mission in the football finance world.
Founded in 2025 by a group of passionate Bocconi University students, SIFF emerged from a simple observation: the world of football finance was rapidly evolving, but academic resources and student communities focused on this intersection did not exist.
What started as informal discussions about transfer market economics and Financial Fair Play regulations has grown into a thriving international network of students dedicated to building expertise in the industry through active working partnerships with leading firms.
SIFF now counts 40+ members across all six inhabited continents, representing 20+ nationalities and students from universities such as Bocconi, Cambridge, UChicago, NYU, NUS, and more. As a student-led association, we actively partner with leading firms at the highest level to build expertise and prepare the next generation of football finance professionals.
To bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice as the first student led football finance association world wide, empowering students with the knowledge, skills, and network needed to drive innovation in the sports economy.
To be the leading global platform for student-driven research and education in football finance, shaping the future of sports economics through innovative thinking and collaborative excellence.
The principles that guide everything we do
We conduct our research and activities with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and honesty in all our endeavors.
We believe in the power of collective intelligence, fostering partnerships between students, academics, and industry professionals.
We embrace new ideas and methodologies, pushing the boundaries of traditional sports finance analysis and education.