Helmut Spahn (born 1961) is Director Security of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), former Director General of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS),[1] and former president of the football club Kickers Offenbach.

He went on to hold several key positions, including becoming the platoon leader and lead training officer for the riot police unit.

[10][11][12][13] As the executive director for the ICSS, Spahn is often called on for expert security advice and opinion,[14][15][16][17] most recently on the Boston Marathon bombing.

It was established in 2010 and formally launched in March 2011 by its president, Mohammed Hanzab, to act as a global hub of expertise in the field of safety, security and integrity for major sporting events.

[27] It works primarily with organising committees,[28] governments, bidding nations,[29] infrastructure owners, sport associations,[30] leagues[31][32][33][34] and clubs.