FIFPRO’s change of guard, as Argentina’s Sergio Marchi elected president
FIFPRO, the world professional footballers union,has ushered in a new era of leadership. At the ongoing 2024 General Assembly in Bali, Indonesia.
Geremi Njitap, President of FIFPRO’s Africa Division and former Cameroon international, announced Marchi’s election on behalf of the board. Marchi will lead the global union for the next four years.
Argentina’s Sergio Marchi was elected President, while Alex Phillips, a seasoned football executive, was appointed Secretary General.
Alex Phillips brings 25 years of experience working at the highest level of football globally. His impressive resume includes stints at UEFA, FIFA, and the Asian Football Confederation.
FIFPRO’s revamped 12-person Association Board was ratified at the global player union’s General Assembly in Indonesia on 26-28 November.
FIFPRO’s global board carries the responsibility of defending the working rights of more than 60,000 men’s and women’s footballers and uniting the voice of over 70 national player associations. The new Association Board was confirmed following the governance recommendations made by management consultancy Oliver Wyman, approved by an overwhelming majority of FIFPRO’s member unions in June 2024.
Association Board Members
- Magnus Erlingmark (Sweden)
- Joaquim Evangelista (Portugal)
- Sergio Marchi (Argentina)
- Maheta Molango (England)
- Geremie Njitap (Cameroon)
- Fernando Revilla (Peru)
- Stefano Sartori (Italy)
- Karin Sendel (Israel)
- Alejandro Sequeira (Costa Rica)
- David Terrier (France)
- Fraser Wishart (Scotland)
- Takuya Yamazaki (Japan)
