Jump To:Next FIFA president oddsCopy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterNobody has yet come out as an official contender for Gianni Infantino's job as FIFA president.But there are a few obvious potential candidates for the job with Infantino under mounting pressure ahead of March's FIFA elections... if he even makes it that far.Infantino has been formally opposed by several of its member FAs, with a clutch of nations - including England and Wales - already on record saying they will oppose his re-election. So who are the early potential runners and riders?Runners and ridersBut Infantino has also received expressions of support, suggesting that the race for the job of running the global game could wind up being closer than it initially appeared.A two-horse race would require at least 50% of the votes, while if there were three candidates or more, they would need either a two-thirds majority or else the lowest-voted candidate would be eliminated and the votes re-cast. You may like Who could replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president? Four more nations come out in support of Gianni Infantino in addition to Qatar and Morocco FIFA president Gianni Infantino is Donald Trumps choice for key United Nations role With each member holding one vote regardless of profile, a successful candidate would need to show they can represent the interests of poorer and smaller nations who are much more reliant on FIFA funding.Infantino's own success has been built around doing exactly that, but there is a general sense that another European candidate to replace the Swiss would face a bit of an uphill battle.Get the FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.But UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has nonetheless been installed as the 6/5 favourite by bookmakers.He is followed by PSG's Qatari owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi, who has previously distanced himself from the idea of a FIFA run. Infantino's opponent from the last election, Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, is at 4/1 alongside CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani.Or if you fancy throwing your money into a black hole, you could always go for disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter at 50/1.For some reason, odds have not been provided on Infantino himself. Candidates have until November 18 to put themselves forward for the March election.Next FIFA president oddsAs provided by CSB:Aleksander Ceferin - 6/5Nasser Al-Khelaifi - 2/1Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Victor Montagliani - 4/1Dariusz Mioduski - 6/1Arsene Wenger, Mattias Grafstrom - 8/1Patrice Motsepe - 12/1Lise Klaveness - 18/1Gabriele Gravina, Hans-Joachim Watzke, Mark Bullingham - 25/1Carlos Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro, Gareth Southgate, Pep Guardiola - 33/1Sepp Blatter - 50/1Steven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
