UEFA Fair Play Rating

The “fair play” rating of a federation is determined by dividing the total score of all its teams by the number of rated matches, and the club rating by dividing the total score of the club by the number of rated matches of this club. As a result, only those national federations are taken into account whose teams have played a sufficient number of matches (calculated by dividing the total number of rated matches by the number of federations) in the presence of a designated UEFA delegate.

The following fair play concept is defined by the UEFA regulation:

• respect for the rules of the game and the conditions of the competition;
• friendly sports behavior in relation to the opponent, referees and all other participants of the competition, including spectators, representatives from other clubs, federations and mass media;
• maintaining among all the participants of the match a corresponding positive atmosphere before, during and after the match, regardless of its result and decisions made by the officials.

Evaluation and calculation of points is made after the match by the UEFA delegate with the assistance of the referee and, if necessary, the observer / commissioner of the match on six points:

1. Yellow and red cards: 10 points, from which one is deducted for a yellow one: −1 point, for a red one: −3 point (that is, there are also negative points). Two yellows to one player, followed by red, are counted as one red; if a player with a yellow card commits a violation to a red one, then −4 points are deducted.
2. “Good game” (positive play): from 10 (max.) To 1 point. Evaluated the entertainment game, while taking into account the following factors. Positive: predominantly attacking style of play, accelerated pace, saving playing time (for example, quickly putting the ball into play), constant focus on the opponent’s goal even after reaching the required game result; negative: slowing down the game, delaying the time, foul tactics, simulation, etc. For the most part, this estimate depends on the number of goals scored and the created goal situations.
3. Respect for the opponent: from 5 (max.) To 1 point. Estimated players respect the rules of the game, the conditions of the competition and rivals. In this assessment of the players' behavior, the UEFA delegate does not take into account the number of yellow and red cards issued, but takes into account the seriousness of the violations, including those not noticed by the arbitrator. A friendly attitude to the opponent (for example, helping the injured) is welcomed.
4. Respect for the arbitrator: from 5 (max.) To 1 point. Players respect the referees, including assistants and back-ups, and their decisions. The number of red and yellow cards is not taken into account, although the UEFA delegate may take into account the seriousness of the violations. A friendly attitude towards the arbitrators is welcome, including acceptance of decisions that are in doubt.
5. Team members behavior: from 5 (max.) To 1 point. They evaluate the actions of the team representatives, including coaches, to maintain the team’s sporting, technical, tactical and moral level by all legal means, as well as instructing players on the behavior of “Fair play”. Relevant to the decisions of the arbitrators, the impact on players and fans, cooperation with the media, etc. are taken into account.
6. Behavior of fans: from 5 (max.) To 1 point. (Exhibited only with a sufficient number of spectators.) Fans are a natural component of football. Supporting the team by shouting, singing, etc., has a positive effect on the atmosphere of the game. However, the audience should also respect the judges, the opposing team and their fans for any outcome of the game. Grade 5 is set only if all the specified conditions are met, especially the creation of a positive atmosphere is taken into account.

Note: in paragraphs 3–5, impeccable behavior without showing clear signs of respect deserves a rating of 4 rather than 5.

The overall score is set by dividing the sum of all points received by their maximum possible number (40 or 35, the last - without a score of 6) with an insufficient number of fans) and multiplying the result by 10. The result is considered to the thousandth without rounding.

The Russian Football Union became a laureate once - at the end of the 1995 season ( the UEFA Cup got a ticket to CSKA Moscow , the last Qualifying round and the loser in the First Round of the tournament)

Team winners:

•   MyuPa - 5 times
•   Brann ,   Efle - 3 times
•   Aston Villa ,   Manchester City ,   Runners ,   Esbjerg ,   Viking   Tromsø ,   Hecken - 2 times

Other teams became winners no more than once.

Laureate countries:

•   Norway - 13 times.
•   Sweden - 10 times.
•   England - 8 times.
•   Finland - 8 times.
•   Denmark - 5 times.
•   Belgium ,   Germany ,   Netherlands ,   Scotland - 2 times.

Other countries became laureates no more than once.

Teams who have reached the 1/16 final and beyond:

• Leeds - 1/16 finals in the 1995/96 season (2 rounds played).
• Aston Villa - 1/16 final in the 1998/99 season (2 rounds played).
• Aston Villa - 1/4 finals in the 1997/98 season (4 rounds played).
• Rayo Vallecano - 1/4 finals in the 2000/01 season (5 rounds played).
• Manchester City - 1/4 finals in the 2008/09 season (7 played rounds, including a group stage of 5 teams).

• Fair play
• UEFA Financial Fair Play Regulations

• Detailed information on the Eurocup in Figures portal
• UEFA Fair Play Rating Summary (Eng.)