Football League Systems by Country
The full football pyramid for 161 countries — every division from the top flight to regional leagues, with promotion and relegation structure. Find the league, then the club, then the people.
England
20 levels · 54 divisions
United Kingdom
20 levels · 54 divisions
Wales
20 levels · 54 divisions
New Zealand
15 levels · 80 divisions
Australia
13 levels · 13 divisions
Denmark
12 levels · 47 divisions
Netherlands
10 levels · 68 divisions
Poland
10 levels · 24 divisions
Spain
10 levels · 29 divisions
Sweden
10 levels · 109 divisions
Switzerland
10 levels · 30 divisions
Belgium
9 levels · 50 divisions
Brazil
9 levels · 15 divisions
Finland
9 levels · 32 divisions
Hungary
9 levels · 18 divisions
Italy
9 levels · 9 divisions
Russia
9 levels · 176 divisions
Singapore
9 levels · 27 divisions
Korea (South)
8 levels · 12 divisions
South Korea
8 levels · 12 divisions
Turkey
8 levels · 19 divisions
Ukraine
8 levels · 23 divisions
Bosnia and Herzegovina
7 levels · 43 divisions
France
7 levels · 16 divisions
Greece
7 levels · 24 divisions
Japan
7 levels · 38 divisions
Kenya
7 levels · 33 divisions
Monaco
7 levels · 16 divisions
Northern Ireland
7 levels · 10 divisions
Saudi Arabia
7 levels · 15 divisions
Bangladesh
6 levels · 10 divisions
Bulgaria
6 levels · 13 divisions
China
6 levels · 8 divisions
Estonia
6 levels · 18 divisions
Germany
6 levels · 55 divisions
Iceland
6 levels · 18 divisions
Indonesia
6 levels · 14 divisions
Iran
6 levels · 27 divisions
Jamaica
6 levels · 40 divisions
Portugal
6 levels · 10 divisions
Romania
6 levels · 7 divisions
Scotland
6 levels · 9 divisions
Slovakia
6 levels · 7 divisions
Taiwan
6 levels · 8 divisions
Thailand
6 levels · 102 divisions
Vietnam
6 levels · 9 divisions
Argentina
5 levels · 8 divisions
Eswatini
5 levels · 16 divisions
Georgia
5 levels · 0 divisions
India
5 levels · 8 divisions
Iraq
5 levels · 6 divisions
Israel
5 levels · 24 divisions
Lebanon
5 levels · 33 divisions
Luxembourg
5 levels · 12 divisions
Montenegro
5 levels · 0 divisions
Morocco
5 levels · 9 divisions
North Macedonia
5 levels · 9 divisions
Norway
5 levels · 26 divisions
Palestine
5 levels · 24 divisions
Sri Lanka
5 levels · 0 divisions
Tajikistan
5 levels · 0 divisions
Trinidad and Tobago
5 levels · 20 divisions
Vanuatu
5 levels · 0 divisions
Albania
4 levels · 4 divisions
Algeria
4 levels · 9 divisions
Armenia
4 levels · 0 divisions
Azerbaijan
4 levels · 7 divisions
Belarus
4 levels · 4 divisions
Bolivia
4 levels · 9 divisions
Egypt
4 levels · 18 divisions
Faroe Islands
4 levels · 8 divisions
French Polynesia
4 levels · 0 divisions
Hong Kong
4 levels · 4 divisions
Jordan
4 levels · 15 divisions
Kosovo
4 levels · 0 divisions
Latvia
4 levels · 8 divisions
Macao
4 levels · 0 divisions
Malaysia
4 levels · 13 divisions
Malta
4 levels · 4 divisions
Mongolia
4 levels · 4 divisions
Nepal
4 levels · 10 divisions
Syria
4 levels · 0 divisions
United Arab Emirates
4 levels · 4 divisions
Uruguay
4 levels · 8 divisions
Yemen
4 levels · 0 divisions
Benin
3 levels · 7 divisions
Cambodia
3 levels · 0 divisions
Congo
3 levels · 7 divisions
Eritrea
3 levels · 7 divisions
Fiji
3 levels · 4 divisions
Gabon
3 levels · 7 divisions
Ireland
3 levels · 3 divisions
Ivory Coast
3 levels · 7 divisions
Kazakhstan
3 levels · 0 divisions
Korea (North)
3 levels · 0 divisions
Madagascar
3 levels · 7 divisions
Moldova
3 levels · 3 divisions
Nigeria
3 levels · 4 divisions
Oman
3 levels · 0 divisions
Pakistan
3 levels · 8 divisions
Peru
3 levels · 5 divisions
Sao Tome and Principe
3 levels · 0 divisions
Serbia
3 levels · 5 divisions
Solomon Islands
3 levels · 0 divisions
Somalia
3 levels · 0 divisions
Timor-Leste
3 levels · 0 divisions
Uzbekistan
3 levels · 0 divisions
Venezuela
3 levels · 3 divisions
Zambia
3 levels · 0 divisions
Afghanistan
2 levels · 0 divisions
Andorra
2 levels · 0 divisions
Angola
2 levels · 0 divisions
Bahrain
2 levels · 2 divisions
Bhutan
2 levels · 3 divisions
Brunei
2 levels · 0 divisions
Burkina Faso
2 levels · 2 divisions
Cabo Verde
2 levels · 0 divisions
Cameroon
2 levels · 2 divisions
Chad
2 levels · 0 divisions
Comoros
2 levels · 2 divisions
Congo (DRC)
2 levels · 0 divisions
Djibouti
2 levels · 2 divisions
Ethiopia
2 levels · 0 divisions
Guam
2 levels · 0 divisions
Guinea-Bissau
2 levels · 0 divisions
Haiti
2 levels · 0 divisions
Isle of Man
2 levels · 2 divisions
Kuwait
2 levels · 0 divisions
Kyrgyzstan
2 levels · 0 divisions
Laos
2 levels · 0 divisions
Lesotho
2 levels · 2 divisions
Libya
2 levels · 0 divisions
Lithuania
2 levels · 2 divisions
Malawi
2 levels · 2 divisions
Maldives
2 levels · 0 divisions
Mali
2 levels · 2 divisions
Mauritania
2 levels · 0 divisions
Mauritius
2 levels · 2 divisions
Mexico
2 levels · 2 divisions
Myanmar
2 levels · 0 divisions
Namibia
2 levels · 2 divisions
New Caledonia
2 levels · 4 divisions
Niger
2 levels · 2 divisions
Qatar
2 levels · 2 divisions
Saint Lucia
2 levels · 0 divisions
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
2 levels · 0 divisions
Samoa
2 levels · 0 divisions
Seychelles
2 levels · 2 divisions
Slovenia
2 levels · 0 divisions
Sudan
2 levels · 2 divisions
Togo
2 levels · 2 divisions
Tonga
2 levels · 0 divisions
Turkmenistan
2 levels · 2 divisions
American Samoa
1 levels · 0 divisions
Cook Islands
1 levels · 0 divisions
Gibraltar
1 levels · 1 divisions
Montserrat
1 levels · 0 divisions
Papua New Guinea
1 levels · 0 divisions
Philippines
1 levels · 0 divisions
San Marino
1 levels · 0 divisions
US Virgin Islands
1 levels · 0 divisions
Find the right contact at any club
Pick a country, drill into any division, and search the club staff — coaches, scouts, officials and academy staff with direct details on Pro.
Search football contactsFrequently asked questions
What is a football league system?
A football league system is the pyramid of interconnected leagues in a country, bound together by promotion and relegation. Clubs move up or down tiers based on performance, from the top professional division down to regional and amateur leagues.
How many countries' league systems are covered?
Footy Contacts tracks the league structure of 161 countries, covering 738 divisions across the football pyramid. Each country page shows the full structure from the top flight to regional leagues.
How do promotion and relegation work?
The top clubs in each division are promoted to the tier above, while the bottom clubs are relegated to the tier below. The number of promotions and relegations varies by league and is noted on each country's pyramid.
Can I find contacts at clubs in any league?
Yes. Browse a country's league system, select any division, and explore club staff contacts — coaches, scouts, club officials, academy staff and more — with direct email and phone details available on Pro.