IFA President David Martin in running to become Fifa vice-president

There has been a vacant position since November after former FA chairman Greg Clarke resigned following “unacceptable” language used to describe black players.

Martin will be going up against Scottish FA vice-president Mike Mulraney and Wales president Kieran O’Connor for the role, which pays £190,000 a year.

There are eight vice-president positions within Fifa’s structure but one is typically reserved for a member from the home nations.

This stopped being an official requirement in 2013 but Uefa has continued the tradition when putting forth candidates.

Martin was defeated by Clarke in a previous election for the post in 2019.

Former Irish FA presidents, Harry Cavan and Jim Boyce, have previously served as Fifa vice-presidents.

The vote will be made on Tuesday, April 20 at the Uefa congress in Montreux, Switzerland.

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