Here is the list of FIFA Presidents since its inception in 1904:
- Robert Guérin (France)
- Term: 1904–1906
- Notes: The first FIFA president; played a key role in founding the organization.
- Daniel Burley Woolfall (England)
- Term: 1906–1918
- Notes: Helped FIFA adopt the first official rules of the game and expand internationally.
- Jules Rimet (France)
- Term: 1921–1954
- Notes: The longest-serving FIFA president; initiated the FIFA World Cup, with the first edition in 1930. The World Cup trophy was named after him.
- Rodolphe Seeldrayers (Belgium)
- Term: 1954–1955
- Notes: Served for only one year due to his death shortly after taking office.
- Arthur Drewry (England)
- Term: 1955–1961
- Notes: Presided over FIFA during the expansion of the World Cup.
- Sir Stanley Rous (England)
- Term: 1961–1974
- Notes: Advocated for fair play and professionalism; however, his tenure was criticized for insufficient focus on developing football in non-European regions.
- João Havelange (Brazil)
- Term: 1974–1998
- Notes: Modernized FIFA and expanded the World Cup; brought significant sponsorship and TV deals, transforming FIFA into a global powerhouse.
- Sepp Blatter (Switzerland)
- Term: 1998–2015
- Notes: Oversaw FIFA’s further global growth, but his presidency ended amid corruption scandals.
- Issa Hayatou (Cameroon) (Acting)
- Term: 2015–2016
- Notes: Served as interim president following Sepp Blatter’s suspension.
- Gianni Infantino (Switzerland)
- Term: 2016–Present
- Notes: Focused on expanding football’s global reach, introducing a 48-team World Cup (starting in 2026) and increasing FIFA’s financial reserves.
These leaders have significantly shaped the global development and governance of football through their leadership in FIFA.
