David Martin (football administrator)

David Martin (born 22 June 1953), is a Northern Irish football official who is currently a member of the FIFA Council elected since 2021.[3][4]

David Martin
Born
David Martin

(1953-06-22) 22 June 1953[1]
Northern Ireland, United Kingdom[2]
NationalityNorthern Irish
Occupation(s)Member, FIFA Council

He previously ran for the FIFA Council in 2019, only defeated by Greg Clarke.[5] After Clarke's resignation, in April 2021, he was elected to the FIFA Council, receiving 48 of 55.[6]

He is also currently the president of the Irish Football Association, since 2016.

References
  1. FIFA.com. "FIFA Council Members". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  2. FIFA.com. "FIFA Council Members". www.fifa.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  3. "NI's Martin elected Fifa vice-president". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  4. "IFA's David Martin elected as UK's new FIFA vice-president". belfasttelegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  5. "NI's Martin elected Fifa vice-president". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
  6. "NI's Martin elected Fifa vice-president". BBC Sport. Retrieved 21 April 2021.


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