Mammadov takes over as FIFA’s chief member associations ‘boss’

November 6 – FIFA has confirmed the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov because the organisation’s chief member associations officer with Gelson Fernandes stepping in as his deputy.

In an announcement, FIFA secretary-general Mattias Grafstrom stated: “Elkhan’s appreciable expertise and lifelong involvement in soccer, mixed with Gelson’s perspective from his achievements on and now off the pitch, will strengthen FIFA’s dedication to our 211 Member Associations as we collaborate with them to ship sustainable growth tailor-made to their wants.”

Mammadov will change Kenny-Jean Marie, who departs FIFA.

In 2022, Mammadov joined FIFA from the Affiliation of Soccer Federations of Azerbaijan (AFFA) to move up FIFA’s Member Associations Europe Subdivision, chargeable for implementing the FIFA Ahead programme throughout the continent.

“Equally, we additionally recognise the numerous contribution made by Kenny over the previous 4 years in bolstering the influence of FIFA Ahead, together with the launching of a 3rd cycle of this programme, which is essential to the development of soccer’s world infrastructures and programmes,” stated Grafstrom.

“Moreover, his pivotal function within the profitable institution of our Paris workplace has enabled us to be nearer to the member associations each day. I wish to warmly thank Kenny for all the pieces and need him all the most effective for the longer term.”

A former Swiss worldwide, Fernandes will function Mammadov’s deputy. He led the African subdivision of the programme.

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