Spielervertrag
Contract check

Review a player contract

This check helps you identify which parts of a contract deserve particular attention before signing or when a contractual issue is already open.

Mag. Bernhard Brandauer, Rechtsanwalt

Classify a player contract by role, subject, term, remuneration, rights and available documents.

What is your role?
What does the contract mainly regulate?
How clearly are term and termination regulated?
How are the parties’ duties described?
How clear are remuneration and bonuses?
How are image, social media and ancillary rights regulated?
Which additional documents are available?
Important note: Depending on its structure, a player contract may raise employment, civil and sports-law questions. Section 1151 ABGB describes a service contract; the precise classification depends on the content and actual performance. Unclear or seriously disadvantageous arrangements require an individual review.

Useful next steps

1

Collect the complete contract, including annexes and amendments.

2

Mark clauses on term, options, termination, remuneration and ancillary rights.

3

Keep relevant regulations, correspondence and account statements in chronological order.