In football, "PFA" stands for the Professional Footballers' Association. It is the trade union for professional footballers in England and Wales, representing current and former players in leagues including the Premier League, English Football League, and the FA Women's Super League

. The PFA is the world's oldest professional sports trade union, founded in 1907, and it provides players with legal assistance, representation on contractual and disciplinary matters, personal and professional development opportunities, and extensive wellbeing support. It also advocates for player rights at national and international levels

. Thus, in the context of football, PFA refers to the organization dedicated to protecting and supporting the interests and welfare of professional football players.