FAW confirms Noel Mooney contract extension to 2030
The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that its chief executive, Noel Mooney, has extended his commitment to lead the organisation until 2030.
The extension, announced in a statement issued by the FAW, comes as the governing body approaches its 150th anniversary in 2026 and prepares to launch a new ten-year strategic plan covering all levels of the game in Wales.
Mooney joined the FAW from UEFA in 2021 and, within his first three months, oversaw the launch of the organisation’s Our Wales, Ein Cymru strategic vision.
He also led governance reforms under the A Sustainable Association for the Future programme.
Since then, the FAW says it has undergone a period of modernisation, with progress across participation, governance and elite performance. The association has strengthened its influence within UEFA and FIFA, while football has become the most popular sport for boys and girls in Wales in terms of interest and participation.
Domestically, the Cymru Football Foundation has been established and has distributed almost £30m into grassroots facilities across Wales. The JD Cymru Premier has adopted a new long-term strategy backed by increased investment, with similar plans being developed for the Genero Adran Premier.
High-performance developments have included the appointments of senior national team managers Craig Bellamy and Rhian Wilkinson, recognition from FIFA for girls’ regional academy structures, and continued changes to coach education pathways.
A nationwide support team has also been created to work with Wales’ 850 clubs.
Speaking about the extension, Mooney said: “We are on a fantastic journey, and I want to thank everyone who is supporting us and Welsh football more generally. We were confident that we could build a great sports organisation and we have already achieved so much in a relatively short space of time.
“However, we have a lot to do to become the world-class football association that we can and must become, and we are absolutely determined to deliver this fully before I pass the baton on to the next leader.”
FAW president Mike Jones said: “Noel has brought a new level of ambition and collaboration to Welsh football, enabling us to grow at every level. Noel cares deeply about every club, league and Area Association in Wales, which we see every day in how he leads the organisation.”
FAW independent chair Alys Carlton added: “The FAW Board is delighted to see Noel extend his time leading the FAW, and I know he is determined to leave a legacy that will see Welsh football stronger than ever.”
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