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Sepp Blatter to quit: Names in frame for FIFA top job

Wednesday 3 June 2015 10:36, UK

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Chief News Reporter Bryan Swanson has all the latest news on who could replace Sepp Blatter after he dramatically announced on Tuesday that he would stand

After FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced he will step down from the role, we look at the candidates to replace him...

Michel Platini

Michel Platini: Is viewed as a strong candidate if he chose to run
Image: Michel Platini: Is viewed as a strong candidate if he chose to run

The 59-year-old UEFA president did not want to stand against Blatter but this now looks to be his opportunity to make his move.

His support for Qatar hosting the 2022 World Cup would help his chances rather than hinder them.

Chances: Good

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: May not fare well if pitted against a strong candidate
Image: Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein: May not fare well if pitted against a strong candidate

Prince Ali won enough votes against Blatter last week to have taken the election to a second round and has hinted he may stand again. However, he struggled to win support in his own confederation of Asia and if Platini stands he will have little hope.

Chances: Slim

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah

Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah: Already a powerful figure in governance of world sport
Image: Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah: Already a powerful figure in governance of world sport

The sports powerbroker from Kuwait already rules the roost in Olympic circles and Asian football. He has just been elected to FIFA's executive committee and if he stands could pick up old Blatter loyalists.

Chances: Quite good

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa

Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa: Head of the Asian Football Confederation
Image: Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa: Head of the Asian Football Confederation

Shaikh Salman is the head of the Asian Football Confederation and close to Al-Sabah. If he stands with Al Sabah's backing he could prove an irresistible force.

Chances: Good

Michael van Praag

Michael van Praag: May struggle to win support outside Europe
Image: Michael van Praag: May struggle to win support outside Europe

The Dutch FA chief stood against Blatter until pulling out of the race to back Prince Ali. He would struggle to get much support from the world outside of western Europe.

Chances: Remote

David Ginola

David Ginola: Viewed as an outsider should he run
Image: David Ginola: Viewed as an outsider should he run

The 'stunt' candidate who was put up by a bookmaker to run against Blatter before failing to get a single nomination has said he will stand again. The former Newcastle and Tottenham winger could suffer the same fate at the second attempt.

Chances: Non-existent

Issa Hayatou

Issa Hayatou (R): Powerful figure in African football but is unlikely to stand
Image: Issa Hayatou (R): Powerful figure in African football but is unlikely to stand

Ill-health and questions about his own probity means Hayatou is unlikely to stand despite being president of the powerful bloc of African football.

Chances: Slim

David Gill

David Gill: Not likely to stand for FIFA president
Image: David Gill: Not likely to stand for FIFA president

Gill will take up his place as Britain's FIFA vice-president following Blatter's decision to step down but it would be a huge surprise if he decided to stand for president.

Chances: Slim

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