Former Australian football boss John Constantine died peacefully on Monday.

Football Federation Australia chairman Steven Lowy led tributes to Constantine, who served as chairman of the former Australian Soccer Federation for five years from 1990 and was elected to the FFA Hall of Fame after a distinguished career in sports administration.

Vale John Constantine: Constantine was made a Life Member of Soccer Australia in 1997.

"Football in Australia has come a long way and our future is exciting but we never forget our rich history and the contributions made by the past leaders of our game, including John, who helped lay the foundations," Lowy said.

"The football family remembers John with affection and respect and our deepest condolences go out to the Constantine family at this most difficult time."