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1. Regionalliga (Germany, 4th tier)

Germany · Europe

Reported import pay sourced
$6k–$12k /season, approx.
monthly figure × 9 months
Import slots derived
1
1 non-EU ("AX") per game
Season starts derived
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Level estimate
34/100
Difficulty to sign estimate
5/10
NBA alumni estimate
Not yet counted
Cost of living sourced
68.7 NYC=100
US travel advisory sourced
Level 2
Exercise increased caution
Import / foreign player rules
Only one "AX" player (not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen) may be entered on the game sheet per game. British players usually count as AX. source: basketball-bw.de
Reported import salary
$700–$1,300 per month (max reported $3,500) source: josecolorado.com
Survey chart by Jose Colorado (an overseas-career coach), compiled 2021–2023; dated, treat as a rough guide.
Season
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Signing windows / registration deadlines
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FIBA has no single global transfer window. International moves need a FIBA Letter of Clearance (Internal Regulations Book 3); the origin federation must respond within 6 days. Each league sets its own registration deadlines. source: assets.fiba.basketball
Official site
basketball-bund.de
National federation
Deutscher Basketball Bund · national teams, FIBA ranking, eligibility

How to reach

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Agents known to place here

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First-contract view

Tier within country
Tier 4 in Germany
Teams
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Entry-friendliness estimate
4/5 · Accessible
ESTIMATE (editorial, per league). Weighs level, import slots and how clubs usually recruit.
How players typically get in
Mostly local/amateur rosters. Imports usually come through coach or agent contacts; some clubs recruit directly with film. Expect a job or side income to matter. (our summary)
Housing estimate
Usually (estimate for this level)
Season window estimate
Roughly late Sep/Oct – Apr/May (est., typical for European domestic leagues)
Note: Rule text from a regional federation's guide for Regionalliga teams (Basketball Baden-Württemberg).
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Quick answers

How many foreign players can a 1. Regionalliga team have?

Only one "AX" player (not an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen) may be entered on the game sheet per game. British players usually count as AX.

How much do import players make in the 1. Regionalliga?

Reported range: $700–$1,300 per month (max reported $3,500). Survey chart by Jose Colorado (an overseas-career coach), compiled 2021–2023; dated, treat as a rough guide.

Sources

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