Ceferin comprehensively defeated Dutchman Michael van Praag 42 - 13 in Wednesday 's vote to decide who would replace the disgraced Michel Platini .
Ceferin is the little - known head of Slovenian football .
Ceferin , the little - known head of Slovenian football , comprehensively defeated Dutchman Michael van Praag 42 - 13 in Wednesday 's vote to decide who would replace the disgraced Michel Platini .