In a move that sent ripples through the football world, UEFA released its financial report for the previous season 2023-24To add the complicated details in the organization’s revenue, expenses and leadership compensation. In the middle of the attention was a figure: Alexander CaferUEFA President since 2016.
Although the report covered the broader tax business of the governing body, what was really stood out Meteoric increase in cepherin’s revenue – a detail that not only captured fans and analysts outside but also Invited direct comparison with FIFA’s best brass.
Since he took office in September 2016, Aleksander Ceferin has steadily consolidated his position at the helm of European footballWinning re -election and controls the organization through uncertainties in pandemic times and the rapidly developing commercial landscape in Elite Soccer. But while Slovenia’s leadership has often been praised for stability, his compensation has climbing silently with each year that goes.
According to UEFA’s latest financial report, Ceferin received a gross salary of $ 3.7 million last season. This figure reflects a 13% increase from year to yearamounts to an additional EUR 435,000 compared to the previous season. That’s not everything. He also receives an annual scholarship of almost $ 300,000 euro as FIFA Deputy President, A position he has in parallel with his UEFA role. During his presidency, the Slovenian has reportedly served Nearly $ 19.9 million in total.
To place this in perspective, Caferin’s salary has grown by an eyewater 108% since his first seasonWhen he earned $ 1.82 million. The average annual growth rate for his compensation stands 9.6% – A trend that has continued, despite widespread conversations about financial justice and openness in football management.
Infantino’s Empire: Different League?
While Caferin’s revenue has certainly raised the eyebrows, they still trace behind the FIFA President Gianni Infantinowhich is the head of the sport’s global governing body.
In May 2024, FIFA revealed that Infantino’s total wage package for the previous year had exceeded $ 4.67 millionThanks to a significant increase of 33%. His basic salary rose to over $ 2.78 million, while his annual bonus remained a huge $ 1.87 million.
According to FIFA’s financial report, “Infantino’s payment of base before tax rose by more than $ 565,000 last year [2023]… His annual bonus was worth $ 1.87 million, the same as 2022. “
Although Caferin’s salary comes close to raw numbers, Infantino is still the best -paid CEO of the World FootballEspecially when bonuses and tax arrangements are included in. FIFA’s president has been known to share his time between Switzerland, Qatar and Florida – with the latter offer The additional financial advantage of zero state income tax.
