A third Swiss wants to succeed Infantino at FIFA

While FIFA is still considering a Swiss direction, a new contender emerges to succeed Gianni Infantino. After Sepp Blatter's term (1998‑2015) and Infantino's since 2016, Ramon Vega, former Swiss international, has officially announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.

Sepp Blatter led FIFA from 1998 to 2015 before being replaced by Gianni Infantino, who has held the post since 2016. Their succession has already marked two decades of Swiss governance at the top of world football.

Ramon Vega's profile

Ramon Vega, fifty‑five years old, wore the Swiss jersey as a defender. During his career, he played for clubs such as Tottenham, Cagliari, Watford and Celtic.

After leaving the pitch, Vega turned to finance. He submitted his candidacy for the FIFA 2027 presidency in an eleven‑page dossier, officially filed with the governing body.

Ramon Vega challenges Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency

In his statement, Vega does not mince words: “Football is in emergency, on respiratory assistance,” denouncing a governance he deems failing. He calls for a “decisive change” rather than mere cosmetic adjustments.

Gianni Infantino has confirmed his intention to seek a new term, while the French Football Federation has withdrawn its support for him for the 2027 election. Vega will need to gather the backing of at least five of the 211 member federations, a goal he did not achieve in his 2022 attempt.

Vega's bid to overhaul FIFA challenges Infantino's grip on world football

If Vega manages to gather the necessary votes, FIFA would have a third consecutive Swiss president, a rare thread in the recent history of world football.