Davies crossing divide between pitch and boardroom

Wales captain Davies appointed to FAW Council in August 2026 to represent players' interests in governance decisions.

Ben Davies, the Wales and Tottenham Hotspur defender, has taken on a role as a dedicated player representative on the FAW Council, appointed in August 2026. The 33-year-old captain attended a FAW council meeting at Dragon Park in Newport to help bridge the gap between those executing strategy on the pitch and those drafting it in the boardroom.

Davies, a Europa League winner and Champions League runner-up with Spurs, sees his appointment as an opportunity to give back to Welsh football. "Because of that honour and how much I've loved doing it - and still love doing it - you want to give back in any way you can," he said. He aims to bring a player's perspective to governance, having played at the highest level for a long time.

His mandate is broad-reaching: ensuring decisions at governance level benefit Welsh football across all levels, from professional to grassroots. FAW president Mike Jones noted that Davies actively contributed during the morning session, highlighting the value of having different voices in the boardroom alongside the FAW's more experienced administrators.