Asian soccer's caretaker chief, Zhang Jilong, confirmed on Sunday he will not run at the body's leadership election and the decision was made "totally out of his own will".

Zhang (pictured) formally announced his decision on Sunday, which was the registration deadline for May's Asian Football Confederation election.

"I will not run for the AFC presidency. I made this decision totally out of my own will and with careful thinking," the 61-year-old said.