Toby Alderweireld tips Vincent Kompany as future FIFA president

Former Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld has identified Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany as his ideal candidate to lead FIFA in the future. The former Tottenham centre-back argues that the global governing body requires a leader with a genuine footballing background to properly safeguard the sport.

Having shared the pitch 47 times for Belgium, Alderweireld insists that his former team-mate possesses the perfect vision to govern the game. In an interview with Hajper, he stated:

He would be my president, always. I never thought before that he wanted to become a manager. He always talked about going on a mission to change football but maybe it’s his mission to protect football. Toby Alderweireld

This recommendation comes amid ongoing criticism of current FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who ascended through administrative ranks at UEFA rather than through a professional playing career. Alderweireld believes that administrators often lack the necessary insight to maintain the sport's cultural heritage.

«It’s very important that the FIFA president is someone who played the game and knows the game,» Alderweireld added. He highlighted that former players understand the perspective of both fans and professionals. He argued that football figures with deep experience are essential to keep commercial interests in check and ensure that matchday traditions, such as half-time shows, do not overshadow the sport itself.