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Davies wants to cross divide from pitch and boardroom

Ben Davies hopes to bridge the gap between those on the pitch and those in the boardroom.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:23 PM
Davies wants to cross divide from pitch and boardroom
Key Things to Know
  • Ben Davies plans to stay in football and move into boardroom administration after retiring as a player.
  • The 33-year-old Tottenham defender was appointed to the Football Association of Wales Council in August.
  • Davies holds a UEFA A License and aims to bridge the gap between players and sports executives.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Wales and Tottenham defender Ben Davies has stated that he cannot envision stepping away from football after retiring from his playing career. The 33-year-old plans to transition from the pitch into governance and executive leadership within the sport.

Davies holds a UEFA A License and was appointed to the Football Association of Wales Council in August. He aims to use these roles to bridge the gap between players executing strategy on the pitch and executives drafting it in boardrooms.

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