Report on EU Best Practices in Amputee Football

This report presents the findings of a systematic desk review conducted between December 2025 and February 2026, covering governance frameworks, training methodologies, rehabilitation models, scientific research, and inclusion-oriented practices in amputee football across Europe.

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Key findings include:

Analysis of five country models: Poland, Spain, France, Ukraine, and Turkey

- Mapping of 19 EAFF member federations representing 1,607 registered players across 86 clubs

- Identification of critical gaps in female participation (4.2%), standardised performance testing, and longitudinal research

- Strategic recommendations for evidence-based development of amputee football in Europe

- Policy gap analysis on legal and administrative barriers to participation for vulnerable populations

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The report is publicly available for download below.

[DOWNLOAD D2.1 - PDF]

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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