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Mattias Grafstrom | |
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Born | [1] | 24 September 1980
Nationality | Swedish |
Mattias Grafstrom (born on 24 September 1980), is a Swedish football administrator who is currently the acting Secretary General for FIFA since 31 December 2023, appointed on 4 October.[1] He was formally appointed on 15 May 2024.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Mattias Grafstrom was born in Geneva on 24 September 1980 to a Swedish father and a Dutch mother, but was raised in France.[1]
In February 2016, following Gianni Infantino's as FIFA President, he became the FIFA Chief of Staff.[1]
In 2019, he was the Deputy Secretary General of FIFA under Fatma Samoura.[1]
In 4 October 2023, following Samoura's resignation,[3], Gafstrom was nominated as the interim Secretary General of FIFA, assuming office on 31 December.[1]
He formally took office on 15 May 2024.[1][2]
Personal life[edit]
Gafstrom is fluent in Swedish, Dutch, French, English, German and Spanish.[1]
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