Key Takeaways
- • Ramon Vega, a former Tottenham defender who later founded hedge fund firms in London and Switzerland, is planning a bid to become FIFA president, challenging incumbent Gianni Infantino.
- • Vega co-founded London-based Duet Asset Management in 2012, a private equity-focused hedge fund that managed £1.9 billion in assets, and later founded Vega Swiss Asset Management.
- • This would be Vega's third attempt at the FIFA presidency, following failed bids in 2015 and 2019.
- • Vega, 55, frames his candidacy around reform, dialogue and unity in football governance, as reported by Football London.
Summary
Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega is planning a bid to replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president in 2027, according to Football London. Vega spent four years at Tottenham, making 81 appearances and scoring eight goals, and also played for Celtic and Watford before retiring in 2004.
After leaving football, Vega moved into finance. In 2012 he became a founding member of London-based hedge fund Duet Asset Management, which managed £1.9 billion in assets and specialised in private equity. He later founded Vega Swiss Asset Management, where he reportedly worked 15 hours a day, according to The Sun. Vega has also co-owned a jewellery shop in Romford and opened a football school in Marbella.
Vega has previously sought the FIFA presidency, with unsuccessful attempts in 2015 and 2019. Infantino has led the organisation since 2016. In announcing his candidacy, the 55-year-old said: "Football is woven into the very fabric of my being. I'm standing because my life prepared me to serve the game." He added: "I am not standing to continue the war. I am standing to end it. Football needs dialogue, stability and unity."
The report is based on Vega's public statements and his background; it does not include details of his campaign structure, backing or nomination requirements.
After leaving football, Vega moved into finance. In 2012 he became a founding member of London-based hedge fund Duet Asset Management, which managed £1.9 billion in assets and specialised in private equity. He later founded Vega Swiss Asset Management, where he reportedly worked 15 hours a day, according to The Sun. Vega has also co-owned a jewellery shop in Romford and opened a football school in Marbella.
Vega has previously sought the FIFA presidency, with unsuccessful attempts in 2015 and 2019. Infantino has led the organisation since 2016. In announcing his candidacy, the 55-year-old said: "Football is woven into the very fabric of my being. I'm standing because my life prepared me to serve the game." He added: "I am not standing to continue the war. I am standing to end it. Football needs dialogue, stability and unity."
The report is based on Vega's public statements and his background; it does not include details of his campaign structure, backing or nomination requirements.
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