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United Kingdom Paul Elliott is a former professional footballer who transitioned into various roles in football administration, recognized for his contributions to equality and diversity in the sport.
Paul is the EDI Special Advisor to the FA Chair and CEO of The Football Association and a Non-Executive Director (INED) on Charlton Athletic FC Board and EDI ...
Global Football Partners (GFP) is delighted to confirm its purchase of Charlton Athletic Football Club and Charlton Athletic Women's Football Club. Additionally, Paul Elliott is Vice-Chairman and has been recognized on the Football Black List.
Paul Elliott was associated with Kick It Out, an organization working against racism in football, though he temporarily left a role with them in 2013.
Paul Marcellus Elliott was born on March 18, 1964, in Lewisham, London, England. He began his football career with Charlton Athletic in the early 1980s, making 63 appearances and scoring 1 goal before moving to Luton Town in 1983. At Luton Town, he played 66 games and scored 4 goals over two years. His career progressed with a move to Aston Villa in 1985, where he spent two years, making 57 appearances and scoring 7 goals. In 1987, Elliott moved to Italy to play for Pisa, making 23 appearances and scoring 1 goal. He then joined Celtic in 1989, playing 52 games and scoring 2 goals over two years. During his final season at Parkhead, Elliott was awarded the Scottish Footballer of the Year award.
In 1991, Paul Elliott signed with Chelsea for £1.4 million. He quickly became a significant player for Chelsea, serving as the club’s first black captain, an achievement he later recognized as hugely significant given the challenges of racism in football at the time. He scored two goals in his first two home games, against Wimbledon and Notts County, which helped him quickly connect with the fans. He was awarded the Chelsea Player of the Year in 1992. His playing career was cut short in September 1992 when he sustained a serious knee injury during a challenge by Dean Saunders of Liverpool. After failing to recover from this injury, he announced his retirement on May 10, 1994, at the age of 30, having played 42 games and scored 3 goals for Chelsea.
Following his retirement from professional football, Elliott became involved in anti-racism initiatives and worked with young players. In 2003, he was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to anti-racism in football. His work in equality and diversity continued, leading to his appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours. He also held roles with The FA, including a judicial panel member and a nominated member of UEFA committees. Although he briefly resigned from these roles in 2013, he rejoined the Inclusion Advisory Board in 2014. He has also served as the EDI Special Advisor to the FA Chair and CEO and as a Non-Executive Director (INED) on the Charlton Athletic FC Board.
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