Gianni Infantino net worth: When did FIFA president replace Sepp Blatter - how much is he worth?
As the World Cup group draw kicks-off in the USA later today, we look at FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Gianni Infantino will be among those in Washington D.C as the group draw for the World Cup 2026 takes place. The massive sporting event is set to take place in the USA, Mexico and Canada next summer.
Here’s everything you need to know about the FIFA President ahead of today’s draw.
Who is Gianni Infantino?
Gianni Infantino is the current president of FIFA, world football’s self-governing body. He has been president since 2016, when previous president Sepp Blatter stood down amid claims of corruption.
Infantino’s tenure as president has been marred by controversy including him accepting an Order of Friendship medal from Vladimir Putin after awarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia, as well as him defending and minimising Qatar’s human rights record ahead of the 2022 World Cup in the country.
He was also accused of playing a key role in Saudi Arabia being selected as the hosts of the 2034 World Cup, as he advocated for the country’s bid and restricted hosting eligibility rules which prevented other countries from successfully filing a competing bid.
The upcoming World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada has also been shrouded in controversy. Infantino has been accused of leaning closer to US President Donald Trump ahead of the event. He has made a highly-publicised visit to the White House, as well as being present during his inauguration in 2023 and again at the Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit earlier this year.
In a much-maligned move, FIFA announced that it was set to introduce the FIFA Peace Prize, which will be awarded at the group draw event in Washington D.C tonight (December 5). Although unconfirmed ahead of time, the award is expected to be awarded to Donald Trump. It comes after Infantino publicly supported him after the contentious US leader was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize earlier this year.
Infantino was re-elected unopposed as FIFA President in 2023, meaning that he extends his presidency tenure by another 11 years.
How much is Gianni Infantino worth?
Gianni Infantino’s net worth hasn’t been confirmed publicly, but CelebrityNetWorth.com estimates the FIFA president as being worth around $14m.
As president of FIFA, he takes home a salary of more than $4.67 million according to the organisation’s financial records. This was a 33% increase from his previous salary in 2023. His employment at FIFA also features lucrative bonuses as well as the organisation reportedly covering housing costs in Switzerland and France and travel expenses.