City Football Group executive James Johnson is set to become the new chief executive of Football Federation Australia.

Johnson's last remaining rival, former Professional Footballers Australia head Brendan Schwab, is no longer in the running to replace David Gallop in the game's top job, sources familiar with the recruitment process have confirmed.

David Gallop left the FFA last week after seven years in the top job. Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

It means Johnson - who previously worked in high-ranking roles for FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation - has emerged as the victor from a months-long search for a new leader led by the FFA board.

Johnson and Schwab did not immediately respond to requests for comment from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.