Study on Quota System for Foreign Players in Professional Football Leagues

By conducting an economic analysis on quota system for foreign players in professional sports,this paper analyzes its influence on player salaries,competitive balance of the league,as well as national team performance.Also,there is an international comparative study in UK,Germany,Spain and other countries around the world.On the basis of the research above,as well as the history and current situation of Chinese football,we propose that professional football managers and officials should conduct certain institutional adjustment to gradually increase foreign player quota in Chinese football.The quality of matches in Chinese football league,as well as its international competitiveness,could be improved.Domestic players will be forced to participate in the competition of global football player market,which could enhance the talent supply of China's football and the performance of its national team.