List of football referees
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List of current and past association football referees. Years in parentheses indicate when the referee was designated as FIFA (international).
Jose Luis Urena Ramos 1981-1983
Algeria
- Djamel Haimoudi (2001-)
- Mokhtar AmalouMokhtar AmalouMokhtar Amalou is an Algerian FIFA football referee. Married and have two children, works as head of communication in Algiers....
(2007–) - Mohamed Lamine Benaissa (2001–2009)
- Mohamed BenouzaMohamed BenouzaMohamed Benouza is an Algerian football referee who currently resides in Oran. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2001....
(2001–) - Mohamed Bichari (2007–)
- Touati Djaballah (2001–2007)
- Abdeslem Khelifi (2007–2009)
- Belaid LacarneBelaid LacarneBelaid Lacarne is a retired Algerian football referee.Lacarne refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain between Argentina and Hungary...
- Mohamed Sendid
Argentina
- Héctor BaldassiHéctor BaldassiHéctor Walter Baldassi is an Argentine football referee. His first Argentine first division was in 1998 and only two years later he debuted internationally...
(2000–) - Juan Brozzi
- Javier CastrilliJavier CastrilliJavier Castrilli is a former football referee from Buenos Aires, Argentina.He worked as a referee from 1980 to 1998, earning the nickname El Sheriff due to his character and decisions on the field by strictly imposing the rules of the game...
- Ángel Norberto Coerezza
- Horacio ElizondoHoracio ElizondoHoracio Marcelo Elizondo is a former Argentine international football referee best known for his officiation throughout the 2006 FIFA World Cup...
(1994–2006) - Carlos EspósitoCarlos EspositoCarlos Alfonso Espósito is a retired Argentine football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.-References:*...
- Gabriel FavaleGabriel FavaleGabriel Norberto Favale is an football referee from Argentina.Favale has supervised matches in the Argentine first division and received his international FIFA badge in 2004. He has refereed matches in the Copa Libertadores .-References:**...
(2004–) - Rafael Furchi (2004–)
- Roberto Goicoechea
- Arturo IthurraldeArturo IthurraldeArturo Andrés Ithurralde is a retired Argentine football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.-References:*...
- Juan Carlos LoustauJuan Carlos LoustauJuan Carlos Loustau is a former Argentine football referee. He is known for supervising three matches in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-References:...
- José Macías
- Sergio PezzottaSergio PezzottaSergio Fabián Pezzotta is an Argentine football referee.He has been a referee in domestic Primera División since 1999 and an International FIFA referee since 2000....
(2000–) - Juan Pompei (2004–)
- José Luis Praddaude
- Jorge Eduardo RomeroJorge Eduardo RomeroJorge Eduardo Romero is a retired football referee from Argentina. He is known for having refereed matches at the FIFA World Youth Championship, the 1984 Summer Olympics and many more international matches in South American competitions.-References:...
- Ángel Sánchez (1994–2002)
Australia
- Mark ShieldMark ShieldMark Shield is a former Australian Football referee. He most recently refereed in Australia's A-League. He first played soccer for the Innisfail Tigers at the age of six. Not showing much promise as a player, he began refereeing at age 12, and by 16 was officiating adult matches in Townsville...
(1999–2008) - Matthew BreezeMatthew BreezeMatthew Christopher Breeze is an Australian association football referee. He is also a barrister and a former police prosecutor.-Domestic career:He officiates in the Australian A-League football competition....
(2001–) - Chris BambridgeChris BambridgeChristopher "Chris" Francis Bambridge is a retired Australian football referee, known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico: Spain versus Brazil, in which he wrongly disallowed a Spanish goal by Míchel, in which after the ball hit the crossbar, it bounced behind the...
- Tony BoskovicTony BoskovicAnton "Tony" Boskovic is a retired soccer referee from Australia. He is known for having refereed two matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in 1974 and one in 1982.-References:*...
- Edward LennieEdward LennieEdward Lennie OAM is a retired Australian football referee. He is best known for officiating at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 Olympic Games.-1998 World Cup:...
- Angelo NardiAngelo Nardi (referee)Angelo Nardi is a retired Australian football referee who officiated in the A-League and the now-defunct NSL. Nardi had been a FIFA referee since 2005, his debut international game being the friendly fixture between Japan and Peru in Japan on 24 March 2007. His occupation now is as a business...
(2000–2007) - Peter GreenPeter Green (referee)Peter Daniel Green is a football referee in the Australian A-League. He has been refereeing in the A-League since 2002. Green was awarded a FIFA badge in 2006 and is now eligible to referee international matches...
- Simon PrzydaczSimon PrzydaczSimon Przydacz is an Australian football referee in the A-League. He officiated at the 2004 under-20 Championships for the match between the Young Socceroos and Chile. He is also an Upper Secondary Coordinator as an extension of his normal teaching role.-References:...
- Craig ZetterCraig ZetterCraig Zetter is a football referee in the A-League. He has refereed in the now-defunct National Soccer League . He is also a police officer. He joined the South Australia Police force in 2004. In 2006, he received a FIFA Referee Badge.-External links:* *...
- Ben WilliamsBen Williams (referee)Benjamin Jon Williams , better known as Ben Williams, is an Australian football referee. He is also a physical education teacher at Belconnen High School in Hawker, Canberra....
(2005–) - Ryan ShepheardRyan ShepheardRyan Shepheard is an Australian association football referee who currently officiates in the A-League. He holds a FIFA Futsal badge.-History:...
(FIFA Futsal: 2009–)
Austria
- Günter BenköGünter BenköGünter Benkö is a retired football referee from Austria, best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He also led two matches at the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium and Holland...
(1991–2000) - Bernhard Brugger (1999–)
- Horst BrummeierHorst BrummeierHorst Brummeier is a retired Austrian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also refereed one match in the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship in West Germany.-References:*...
- Thomas EinwallerThomas EinwallerThomas Einwaller is an Austrian football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2005. He lives in Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser and works as a bank clerk...
(2005–) - Hubert ForstingerHubert ForstingerHubert Forstinger is a retired Austrian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1992 UEFA European Football Championship in Sweden that was between France and Denmark.-References:*...
- Helmut KohlHelmut Kohl (referee)Helmut Kohl was a football referee from Austria. He is known for officiating three matches in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy and also the 1990 European Cup Final. He died little over a year later at the age of 48.- Source :...
- Gerald LehnerGerald Lehner (referee)Gerald Lehner is known as an Austrian football referee. He officiated at two matches in the 2006 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship in Portugal...
- Erich LinemayrErich LinemayrErich Linemayr is a retired Austrian football referee. He is known for have refereed three matches in the FIFA World Cup. Two in 1974 and one in 1978. He also refereed two matches in the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship in Italy. He refereed the European Cup final in 1979.-References:*...
- Hugo MeislHugo MeislHugo Meisl , brother of the journalist Willy Meisl, was the multi-lingual football coach of the famous Austrian 'Wunderteam' of the early 1930s, as well as a referee.-Background:...
- Stefan Messner (2001–2009)
- Konrad PlautzKonrad PlautzKonrad Plautz is a football referee from Austria. He has officiated internationally since 1996.Konrad Plautz took up refereeing as a teenager, feeling that handling games gave him more satisfaction than actually playing at right-back, where he struggled...
(1996–2009) - Fritz Stuchlik (1994–)
Azerbaijan
- Vusal Aliyev (2006–)
- Tofik BakhramovTofik BakhramovTofik Bahram oglu Bahramov , commonly known as the Russian linesman in England, was an Azerbaijani football referee notable for being the linesman who helped to award a goal for England in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany...
- Babak Guliyev (2006–)
- Fariz Yusifov (2005–)
Bahrain
- Ibrahim Youssef Al-DoyIbrahim Youssef Al-DoyIbrahim Youssef Al-Doy is a retired Bahraini football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, which was Hungary's record 10-1 win over El Salvador in Elche on June 15, 1982.-References:*...
- Jaafaar Mahdi Al-Khabbaz (1999–)
- Mandi Jassim
- Jasim Karim (2001–)
Belarus
- Alexey Kulbakov (2006–)
- Sergey ShmolikSergey ShmolikSergei Shmolik is a former Belarusian football referee who operated in the Belarusian Premier League and had been FIFA-listed since 1993....
(?–2008) - Vital Sevastsyanik (2009–)
- Valery Vialichka (2002–)
Belgium
- Paul AllaertsPaul AllaertsPaul Allaerts is a Belgian football referee. Outside of refereeing, Allaerts works as an IT manager.Allaerts began refereeing in 1985, and took charge of his first Belgian First Division game in 1996...
(2000–) - Louis BaertLouis BaertLouis Andre Baert was an international football referee from Belgium, particularly active during the 1930s....
- Claude Bourdouxhe
- Jean-Baptist Bultynck
- Jean Christophe
- Frank De BleeckereFrank De BleeckereFrank De Bleeckere is a Belgian football referee. He has been a referee since 1984, and an international official since 1998...
(1998–) - Laurent Colemonts
- Christophe Delacour
- Guy GoethalsGuy GoethalsGuy Goethals is a retired Belgian football referee. He is best known for having refereed two matches in the UEFA European Football Championship in 1992 and 1996. He is the son of Raymond Goethals.-References:*...
- Claude Grégoire
- Serge GumiennySerge GumiennySerge Gumienny is a Belgian football referee. He frequently operates in the Belgian First Division, Belgian Second Division and Belgian Cup....
(2003–) - Rombout Henissen
- John LangenusJohn LangenusJohn L. Langenus was a Belgian football referee, who officiated for FIFA in three World Cup competitions, including the first ever Final match in 1930.-Life and career:...
- Jerôme Efong N'Zolo (2008–)
- Alexis PonnetAlexis PonnetAlexis Ponnet is a former Belgian football referee. Most known for supervising two matches in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain and one in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He also refereed the European Cup final in 1987 between Porto and Bayern Munich. He also refereed two UEFA European Football...
(1975–1984) - Joeri Van de Velde
- Marcel Van LangenhoveMarcel van Langenhove (referee)Marcel van Langenhove is a Belgian politician and a former football referee.He refereed one game at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, between Ireland and Egypt.He is currently the mayor of his native city of Wemmel.-External links:...
- Johan Verbist (2001–)
- Johnny Ver Eecke (2000–2006)
- Peter Vervecken (2003–2008)
- Christof Virant (2009–)
- Luc Wouters (2007–)
Benin
- Crespin Aguidissou (1998–)
- Coffi CodjiaCoffi CodjiaCoffi Codjia is a Beninese football referee.An international referee since 1994, Codjia was a referee at the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and 2006, the FIFA Confederations Cup in 1999 and 2003 and the African Cup of Nations in 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, in which he was the referee for the final, and...
(1994– ) - Brice Igue (2004–)
- Cocou Lamidi (2000–)
- Chabi Sahi (2004–)
Bolivia
- Heberth Aguilera (2000–)
- Joaquín Antequera (2005–)
- Luis BarrancosLuis BarrancosLuis Barrancos Álvarez is a retired Bolivian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain....
- Iván Gamboa (2000–)
- Óscar Maldonado (2005–)
- René OrtubeRené OrtubéRené Marcelo Ortubé Betancourt is a Bolivian former football referee, best known for supervising one match during the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He is regarded as the best football referee in Bolivian history. He is now director of sports institutes and services in Bolivian capital La Paz.-References:*...
(1992–2010) - Raul OroscoRaúl OroscoRaúl Orosco Delgadillo is a Bolivian football referee.He became an International FIFA referee in 2009 and has since been appointed in the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, U-15 South American Championships and in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification which were held in his native country.His...
(2009-)
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Rusmir Mrković (2003–)
- Novo Panić (2003–)
- Siniša Zrnić (2001–)
Brazil
- José de Assis Aragão
- Caio Pinto Mijonomuro
- Dalmo Bozzano
- Giuliano Bozzano
- Edílson Pereira de CarvalhoEdílson Pereira de CarvalhoEdílson Pereira de Carvalho Edílson Pereira de Carvalho Edílson Pereira de Carvalho (born August 4, 1962 in Brazil is a former international football referee. As a religious man, before each match, he always followed the same ritual: he raises his two football cards (yellow and red), which are...
- Arnaldo Cézar CoelhoArnaldo Cézar CoelhoArnaldo David Cézar Coelho was the first Brazilian, indeed first non-European to take charge of the FIFA World Cup final when he officiated in the 1982 final between Italy and West Germany....
(1969–1989) - Salvio Fagundes (2005–)
- Léo Feldman
- Romualdo Arppi FilhoRomualdo Arppi FilhoRomualdo Arppi Filho is a retired football referee from Brazil. He is mostly known for supervising three matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, including the 1986 FIFA World Cup final between Germany and Argentina. Argentina eventually won the game 3-2. He was the second successive...
(1963–1990) - João Etzel Filho
- Márcio Rezende de FreitasMárcio Rezende de FreitasMárcio Rezende de Freitas is a former Brazilian football referee. He has refereed more than 1100 games, 269 of these in national championships, between 1989 and 2005. He was present in the World Championship and at the Olympic Games. He was considered, in 2004, one of the 10 best referees in the...
(1989–2005) - Leonardo GacibaLeonardo GacibaLeonardo Gaciba da Silva , is a former Brazilian football referee.Born in Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Gaciba refereed his first match in 1993 between Guarany Futebol Clube and Grêmio Atlético Farroupilha. In 2005, Gaciba entered into FIFA's squad. He has refereed many CONMEBOL's tournaments and...
(2005–) - Oscar Roberto Godói
- Heber Lopes (2002–)
- Henrique Marcelo de Lima (2008–)
- Zé Boquinha (2011-)
- Sidrack Marinho
- Armando Marques
- Renato MarsigliaRenato MarsigliaRenato Marsiglia is a retired Brazilian football referee. He is known for supervising two matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in USA. He is currently a Rede Globo football commentator who specialises in analysing referee's performances....
(1990–1994) - Wilson Souza Mendonça (1994–2007)
- Paulo César de OliveiraPaulo César de OliveiraPaulo César de Oliveira is a Brazilian football referee.-Refereeing career:Paulo César de Oliveira took the refereeing course at the Federação Paulista de Futebol, he represents the State of São Paulo in the Brazilian football competitions.Paulo César received his FIFA badge in 1999 and was ranked...
(1999–) - Jorge José Emiliano dos SantosJorge José Emiliano dos SantosJorge José Emiliano dos Santos was a Brazilian football referee, known for his flamboyant style. His nickname was achingo .The referee was born in 1954, and died in 1995...
- Wilson Luiz Seneme (2006–)
- Paulo Sérgio Cacetada (2005-)
- Carlos Eugênio SimonCarlos Eugênio SimonCarlos Eugênio Simon is a ex-FIFA football referee from Brazil. He is also a journalist and a former trade unionist. Simon has been an international referee since 1998 and his first international game was between Ecuador and Peru. He was a referee in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, 2006 FIFA World Cup,...
(1998–2010) - Wágner Tardelli (2000–2007)
- José Roberto WrightJosé Roberto WrightJosé Roberto Ramiz Wright, also known as José Roberto Wright or José Ramiz Wright , is a former Brazilian football referee. He supervised four matches during the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-References:...
(1978–1993)
Bulgaria
- Angel Angelov (2008–)
- Bogdan DotchevBogdan DotchevBogdan Guanev Dotchev is a retired Bulgarian football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in 1982 and one in 1986. Dotchev was a linesman in the game between England and Argentina in 1986 in which the Hand of God was scored by Diego Maradona.-References:*...
- Tsvetan Georgiev (2003–2009)
- Anton Genov (1999–)
- Aleksandar Kostadinov (2010–)
- Hristo Ristoskov (2004–2009)
- Atanas Ouzounov
- Stanislav Todorov (2006–)
- Georgi Yordanov (2010–)
- Nikolay Yordanov (2008–)
Canada
- Stephen DePiero (2000– )
- Hu Liu (2001– )
- Mauricio NavarroMauricio NavarroMauricio Navarro is a Canadian football referee. Navarro was born in Chile but moved to Canada and became a Canadian citizen....
(2000– ) - Silviu Petrescu (2002– )
- Paul Ward (2007–)
- Jesse Tiessen (2011)
Chile
- Gaston CastroGastón CastroGastón Edmundo Castro Makuc is a retired Chilean football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.He has chaired the Chilean committee of referees and is a FIFA trainer of referees....
(1978–1993) - Carlos ChandiaCarlos ChandíaCarlos Chandía Alarcón is an international FIFA referee since 2001. His career as a ref started in 1985 within the confines of amateur football in Chile...
(2001–2010) - Enrique OssesEnrique OssesEnrique Roberto Osses Zencovich is a football referee from Chile for Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional de Chile and CONMEBOL...
(2005–) - Pablo PozoPablo PozoPablo Antonio Pozo is a former Chilean football referee. In 2008 Pozo refereed in the Beijing Olympics and the FIFA Club World Cup in Japan. Pozo has also been pre-selected as one of 38 referees from around the world who could possibly referee in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa...
(1999–2010) - Hernán SilvaHernán SilvaHernán Silva Arce is a retired Chilean football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in the 1986 and one in the 1990.-References:*...
- Mario Sánchez YantenMario Sanchez YantenMario Sánchez Yanten is a retired Chilean football referee.He refereed two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France: Nigeria's 1-0 win over Bulgaria, and South Africa's 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia. He awarded three penalties in the latter match, two to the Saudis and one to the South Africans...
China
- Huang Junjie (1998–)
- Sun Baojie (1997–)
- Tan Hai (2004–)
- Wan Daxue (2004–)
Colombia
- Gilberto AristizabalGilberto AristízabalGilberto Aristizábal Murcia is a retired Colombian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.-References:*...
- Hernando Buitrago (2006–)
- Jesús DíazJesús DíazJesús Díaz Palacio is a retired Colombian football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He made several controversial calls against Mexico at the 1986 FIFA World Cup held in Mexico....
- Albert Duarte (2004–)
- Hector ParraHèctor ParraHèctor Parra i Esteve is a Catalan composer.Born in Barcelona in 1976, Parra studied in the Conservatoire of Barcelona, where he was awarded Prizes with Distinction in Composition, Piano and Harmony...
(2007–) - Francisco Peñuela (2008–)
- Wilmar RoldánWilmar RoldánWilmar Alexander Roldán Pérez is a Colombian football referee.He has been a referee in the domestic league since 2003 and became a FIFA International in 2008....
(2008–) - Oscar RuizOscar RuizÓscar Julián Ruiz Acosta is a Colombian football referee. He is also a lawyer.He has been a referee since 1 January 1995, and his international debut was on 12 July 1995 . He officiated in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.His decision was criticized in the Netherlands vs...
(1995–2011) - John Toro RendónJohn Toro RendonJohn Jairo Toro Rendón is a retired Colombian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. The match was between Denmark and South Africa during which he handed out seven yellow cards and three reds, most of which were widely regarded as without...
- José Torres CadenaJosé Torres CadenaJosé Joaquín Torres Cadena also known as J.J Torres is a former football referee from Colombia. He is mostly known for supervising 4 matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in USA-References:* www.lawl.com...
Costa Rica
- Rodrigo BadillaRodrigo BadillaRodrigo Sequeira Badilla is a retired football referee from Costa Rica, best known for supervising three matches during the 1994 FIFA World Cup held in the United States....
- Berny Ulloa MoreraBerny Ulloa MoreraBerny Ulloa Morera is a retired football referee from Costa Rica. He is known for having refereed the famous quarter-final match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup between Argentina and England, and in the final of the same tournament between Argentina and Germany.-References:*...
- Luis Paulino SilesLuis Paulino SilesLuis Paulino Siles Calderón is a retired football referee from Costa Rica. He is known for officiating two matches in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.-References:*...
- William MattusWilliam MattusWilliam Mattus Vega is a football referee from Costa Rica, best known for supervising two matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup held in Japan and South Korea.-References:*...
- Walter QuesadaWálter QuesadaWálter Enrique Quesada Cordero is a Costa Rican football referee.He has been a FIFA International referee since 2001.During his career he was appointed for four CONCACAF Gold Cup tournaments where he took charge of a single group stage fixtures in 2005 , 2007 and 2009...
(2001–)
Croatia
- Damir Batinić (2009–)
- Ivan BebekIvan BebekIvan Bebek is a Croatian football referee. He lives in Rijeka.Bebek is considered the best Croatian referee and is the only Croatian referee who supervised two UEFA Champions League group stage matches .He has refereed at the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup...
(2003–) - Mateo Beusan
- Darko Cvitković
- Draženko Kovačić (1999–)
- Ante KulušićAnte KulušićAnte Kulušić is a football player who plays for Gençlerbirliği in Turkey. He plays in defender position in Gençlerbirliği SK.-References:...
- Goran Marić
- Damir MatovinovićDamir MatovinovicDamir Matovinović is a retired football referee from Croatia. He is mostly known for supervising one match at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.-References:*...
- Ivan Novak
- Igor Pristovnik (2010–)
- Željko Širić (1996–2005)
- Marijo StrahonjaMarijo StrahonjaMarijo Strahonja is a Croatian association football referee who currently officiates in the Prva HNL as well as UEFA competitions such as the European Champions League and the Europa League. Since 2006 he has officiated internationals.-External links:* *...
(2004–) - Edi Šunjić
- Alojzije Šupraha
- Vlado Svilokos (2004–2009)
- Edo Trivković (1999–2007)
- Ante Vučemilović (2007–)
- Domagoj Vučkov (2010–)
Cyprus
- Panicos Kailis (2005–)
- Costas Kapitanis (1996–)
- Marios Stamatis (2006–)
- Leontios Trattou (2006–)
- Stelios Trifonos (2005–)
Czech Republic
- Roman Hrubeš (2011–)
- Jiří JechJiří JechJiří Jech is a Czech football referee. He was a full international for FIFA from 2007 to 2010.-Career statistics:Statistics for Gambrinus liga matches only.-External links:**...
(2007–2010) - Jan JílekJan JílekJan Jílek is a Czech football referee. He was a full international for FIFA from 2007 to 2010.-Career statistics:Statistics for Gambrinus liga matches only.-External links:** *...
(2007–2010) - Libor KovaříkLibor KovaříkLibor Kovařík is a Czech football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2006.-Career statistics:Statistics for Gambrinus liga matches only.-External links:***...
(2006–) - Václav KrondlVáclav KrondlVáclav Krondl is a retired Czech football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1996 UEFA European Football Championship in England.-References:**...
(1993–1998) - Pavel KrálovecPavel KrálovecPavel Královec is a Czech football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2005.He was selected on the list of referees for the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico.-Career statistics:...
(2005–) - Radek MatějekRadek MatějekRadek Matějek is a Czech football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2004.-Career statistics:Statistics for Gambrinus liga matches only.-External links:**...
(2004–) - Radek PříhodaRadek PříhodaRadek Příhoda is a Czech football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 2008.-External links:*...
(2008–) - Milan ŠedivýMilan ŠedivýMilan Šedivý is a Czech football referee. He was a full international for FIFA until 2005.-External links:*...
(–2005) - Miroslav Zelinka (2011–)
Denmark
- Knud Erik Fisker
- Anders Hermansen (2006– )
- Claus Bo LarsenClaus Bo LarsenClaus Bo Larsen is a Danish football referee who officiates in the Danish Superliga and was FIFA-listed from 1996 to 2010. He has officiated numereous matches in the UEFA Cup and Champions League...
(1996– ) - Emil Laursen (2002–2008)
- Kim Milton NielsenKim Milton NielsenKim Milton Nielsen is a former international football referee. An IT manager by trade, Nielsen is noted for his impressive height of 1.96m, making him taller than most players. Nielsen began refereeing at 15 years of age, as he wanted to know the Laws of Football...
(1988–2006) - Peter Mikkelsen (1986–1996)
- Peter RasmussenPeter Rasmussen (referee)Peter Rasmussen is a Danish Association Football referee from Odense, Denmark. He began his international career during the Euro 2007 U19s Championship and has since officiated in the UEFA Cup and the Euro 2008 Championship Qualifiers. He has yet to be selected as a primary referee in the finals...
(2006– ) - Michael Svendsen (2004– )
- Henning Lund-SørensenHenning Lund-SørensenHenning Lund-Sørensen is a retired Danish football referee from Aarhus. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain where he awarded a controversial penalty for a foul that was committed two yards outside of the box. When the penalty attempt was missed he...
- Thomas Vejlgaard (2006– )
- Nicolai VollquartzNicolai VollquartzNicolai Vollquartz is a Danish football referee. He was born in Viborg. He was promoted to the FIFA referees list in 1999 and took charge of his first UEFA Cup match – a first round tie between Rapid Bucureşti and Liverpool – on 14 September 2000. His UEFA Champions League debut came a year later,...
(1999– )
Djibouti
- Hassan Ali (2001–)
- Mohamed Ali Farah (2006–)
- Mohamed Hassan Ourouke (2006–)
Ecuador
- José CarpioJosé CarpioJosé Patricio Carpio Guevara is an Ecuadorian football referee, best known for having supervised several matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification in the CONMEBOL-zone. He also refereed at the Copa Libertadores .-References:**...
- José Luis Espinel (2007–)
- Samuel Haro (2005–)
- Alfredo Intriago (2004–)
- Elias JácomeElias JácomeElías Jácome Guerrero was the first Ecuadorian soccer referee to participate in a FIFA World Cup. He supervised the Spain versus South Korea match during the 1990 FIFA World Cup held in Italy.-References:* *...
- Byron MorenoByron MorenoByron Aldemar Moreno Ruales is a former Ecuadorian football referee, best known for officiating the Italy vs South Korea match in the 2002 FIFA World Cup.-Italy vs South Korea:...
- Pedro RamosPedro Senatore RamosPedro Senatore Ramos is an Ecuadorian football referee, best known for having supervised one match during the 2004 Copa América in Peru. He also refereed at the Copa Libertadores 2006.-References:**...
- Daniel Salazar (2006–)
- Carlos VeraCarlos VeraCarlos Alfredo Vera Rodríguez is an Ecuadorian football referee. He has been an international referee since 2006. He has officiated matches in the Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the South American Youth Championship. He was selected as a referee for the 2011...
(2006–)
Egypt
- Essam Abd El FatahEssam Abd El FatahEssam Abd El Fatah is an Egyptian football referee. Abd El Fatah has been a referee since 2001; his first international game was between Morocco and Sierra Leone in 2003. He was the referee for the match between Australia and Japan in the 2006 FIFA World Cup...
(2001– ) - Gamal El-GhandourGamal Al-Ghandour- Details :El-Ghandour has refereed the 2002 African Cup of Nations final , the second leg of the 2002 African Cup Winners' Cup final , and five successive African Cup of Nations, 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, and 2002. He is the first African referee to run a match in the UEFA European Football...
- Chowder Abd El Shuwa
- Mohamed Hossameldin
- Abdel Alla Omar (2005–)
- Samir Osman (2005–)
- Ghead Zaglol (2008–)
El Salvador
- Joel AguilarJoel AguilarJoel Antonio Aguilar Chicas is a Salvadoran football referee who currently resides in San Salvador. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2001....
(2001–) - Elmer Arturo Bonilla (2006–)
- Marlon Alfonso Mejia (2006–)
- Jose Vitelio Rivera Lopez (2006–)
- Ruben Medrano (2010–)
England
Years refer to time spent on the National List of referees.- James Adcock 2011-
- Paul AlcockPaul AlcockPaul E. Alcock is a retired English football referee, who operated in the English Football League and Premier League. He was based originally in the Redhill area before later moving to Halstead, Kent.-Career:...
1988–2002: Premier League 1995–2000 - David AllisonDavid Allison (referee)David B. Allison is an English former football referee, who operated in the English Football League and Premier League. During his time on the List he was based in Lancaster and was by profession a teacher.-Career:...
1980–1997: Premier League 1992–1994 - Gary Aplin 1984–1991
- Bob ArmstrongBob ArmstrongJoseph Melton James is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. In the course of his career, which spanned five decades, Armstrong held numerous championships throughout the Southeastern United States...
1971–1974 - Paul Armstrong 2000–2008
- Gerald AshbyGerald AshbyGerald R. Ashby was an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League and the Premier League...
1985–1998: Premier League 1992–1998; FIFA list 1992–1994 - Neville Ashley 1974–1988
- Jim Ashworth 1983–1991
- Ken AstonKen AstonKenneth George "Ken" Aston, MBE was an English teacher, soldier, and football referee, who was responsible for many important developments in football refereeing.- Early life and career :...
1955–1963: FIFA list 1960–1963 - Martin AtkinsonMartin Atkinson-Europe and international:On 13 October 2007, Atkinson refereed a group C qualifier for Euro 2008 between Moldova and Turkey. The game in the Moldovan capital Chişinău ended a 1–1 draw, with the referee showing two yellow cards....
2003– : Premier League 2004– ; FIFA list 2006– - Stuart AttwellStuart AttwellStuart Steven Attwell is an English professional football referee from Nuneaton, Warwickshire. He made a prominent debut in 2008 as the youngest person ever to referee in the Premier League.-Career:...
2007– : Premier League 2008– ; FIFA list 2009– - David Axcell 1981–1993
- Steve BainesSteve BainesStephen John "Steve" Baines is an English former footballer and later a referee in the Football League. Born in Newark, Nottinghamshire, during his refereeing career he resided in Chesterfield, Derbyshire...
1995–2003 - Ken Baker 1971–1987
- Morris Baker 1975–1982
- Peter Baldwin 1962–1974
- John Ball 1984–1986
- Allan Banks 1979–1986
- Graham BarberGraham BarberGraham P. Barber is an English former football referee. He was based in Tring in Hertfordshire during his career, but now lives in Spain.-Career:...
1994–2004: Premier League 1996–2004; FIFA list 1998–2003 - Ron Barker 1967–1971
- Keren BarrattKeren BarrattKeren P. J. Barratt is an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League and Premier League. He was based in Coventry, West Midlands, during his time on the List.-Career:...
1981–1994: Premier League 1992–1994 - Neale BarryNeale Barry-External links:* at soccerbase.com...
1993–2005: Premier League 1997–2005 - Frank Bassett 1971–1973
- Stephen Bates 1977–1984
- Anthony BatesAnthony BatesAnthony Bates is an English association football referee who operates in the Football League, and previously served as assistant referee for UEFA in the Euro 96 competition. He also refereed the FA Women's Cup Final in 2007...
1996– - Vernon Batty 1962–1973
- Richard BeebyRichard BeebyRichard J. Beeby is an English association football referee who operates in the Football League, and has also previously handled Premier League games.-Career:...
1999–2009 - Stephen BellStephen BellStephen Bell was an English professional footballer who played as a winger.He made his debut for Middlesbrough F.C. aged 16 years and 323 days against Southampton on 30 January 1982 in the Football League First Division, making him the joint youngest player to appear in a competitive game for the...
1989–1993 - Alan Bennett 1989–1992
- Steve BennettSteve Bennett (referee)Stephen Graham Bennett is a former English football referee who operated in the Premier League, and previously for FIFA as an assistant referee and then referee.-Career:...
1995–2010: Premier League 1999–2010; FIFA list 2001–2006 - Jim Bent 1972–1978
- Carl Berry 2011-
- Don Biddle 1971–1979
- Michael Bidmead 1979–1981
- Ray Bigger 1989–1995: Premier League 1992–1993
- Martin BodenhamMartin BodenhamMartin John Dale Bodenham is an English former football referee and current cricket umpire. He was born in Brighton, but lived for part of his life in Looe, Cornwall. He now hails from Ferring, in Sussex....
1981–1998: Premier League 1992–1998; FIFA list 1992–1995 - Bill Bombroff 1978–1980
- Alan Bone 1968–1971
- Russell Booth 2004–
- Jim Borrett 1981–1994: Premier League 1992–1994
- Terry Bosi 1972–1977
- Carl Boyeson 2002–
- Dennis Brady (Dr) 1963-1969
- John Brandwood 1990–2002
- Steve BrattSteve BrattSteven Richard Bratt is the first Chief Executive Office of the World Wide Web Foundation and the former CEO of the World Wide Web Consortium .-Early history:...
2006–2010 - Jeff Bray 1978–1987
- Derek Brazier 1982–1985
- Kevin Breen 1985–1996
- Alf Buksh 1983–1993: Premier League 1992–1993
- Tom Bune 1974–1985
- Leslie Burden 1975–1985
- Bill Burns 1988–2001
- Ken BurnsKen Burns (referee)Kenneth Burns is an English former football referee who officiated in the English Football League, and on the FIFA list. During his refereeing career he was based in Stourbridge, in the borough of Dudley, West Midlands, and was by profession a legal executive.-Career:He made the Football League...
1961–1978: FIFA list 1968–1978 - Norman BurtenshawNorman BurtenshawNorman Burtenshaw is an English former football referee, who officiated in the English Football League and was also on the FIFA list...
1962–1973: FIFA list 1965–1970, 1971–1973 - Keith Butcher 1974–1980
- Alan Butler 1994–2004
- Noel Butler 1984–1990
- Peter Bye 1961-1968
- Lee Cable 1998–2005
- George CainGeorge CainGeorge Cain was an African American author who is renowned for writing Blueschild Baby, a semi-autobiographical novel published in 1970. The basis of the book is about the life of a drug user who finally overcomes his addiction...
1993–2004 - N Callender 1965-1968
- Vic Callow 1979–1994: Premier League 1992–1994
- Roy Capey 1967–1977
- Jim Carr 1959-1968
- John Carter 1987–1993
- Bill Castle 1967–1974
- Ray Chadwick 1975–1983
- Arnold Challinor 1977–1984
- Ron ChallisRon ChallisRonald Challis was an English football referee in the Football League. During his time on the List he was based in Tonbridge, Kent.-Career:...
1968–1981 - Derek Civil 1972–1983
- David Clarke 1978–1980
- JWJ Clarke 1966-1968
- Mark ClattenburgMark ClattenburgMark Clattenburg is an English professional football referee, who officiates primarily in the Premier League, and for FIFA. He is based in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne...
2000– : Premier League 2004– ; FIFA list 2006– - RK Clay 1973–1975
- Brian Coddington 1991–1994, 1996–1999
- Lee Collins 2011-
- Steve Cook 2007–2010
- Keith Cooper (Pontypridd) 1982–1996
- Keith Arthur Cooper (Swindon) 1987–1996
- Mark Cooper 2000–2004
- Dennis Corbett 1963–1972
- Malcolm Cotton 1984–1987
- David Counsell 1966–1970
- George CourtneyGeorge CourtneyGeorge Courtney is an English former football referee based in Spennymoor, County Durham.He is said to be a freemason. His vocational career was spent as a primary school headteacher.-Ascent through English refereeing:...
1974–1992: FIFA list 1977–1991 - Mark Cowburn 1998–2007
- Frank Cowen 1952-1969
- Tony Cox 1978–1980
- Ron Crabb 1970–1978
- David Crick 1997–2004
- Alan Crickmore 1982–1984
- Phil Crossley 2002–2011
- Ian Cruikshanks 1989–1997
- Brian Curson 2000–2006
- Lol Cussons 1967-1969
- Ken DagnallKen DagnallKenneth Dagnall was an English former football referee, who officiated in the Football League and for FIFA, especially during the 1966 World Cup held in England. He originally came from Bolton in Lancashire, latterly living in the Great Lever area of the town.-Career:Ken Dagnall took charge of two...
1955-1968: FIFA List - Paul DansonPaul DansonPaul S. Danson is an English former association football referee in the Football League and Premier League. During his time on the List he was based in Leicester.-Career:...
1987–2005: Premier League 1994–1997 - Roy Darlington 1966–1971
- Harold Davey 1965–1976
- Haydn Davies 1965-1968
- Tommy Dawes 1958–1974
- Alan Dawson 1988–1995
- Darren DeadmanDarren DeadmanDarren Deadman is an English football referee who generally officiates in the Football League but has also taken charge of FA Cup and FA Trophy matches; additionally he has fulfilled the role of fourth official in some Premier League fixtures...
2008– - John Deakin 1980–1992
- Mike DeanMike Dean (referee)-Coin-throwing incident:On 5 April 2009 in the South Wales derby between Cardiff City and Swansea City, Dean suffered a cut to the forehead resulting from what appeared to be a coin thrown by a Cardiff supporter. He later awarded Cardiff a debatable penalty, which was converted to earn a draw for...
1997– : Premier League 2000–; FIFA list 2003– - Bob Desmond 2006–2007
- Roger DilkesRoger DilkesRoger Dilkes is an English former football referee who officiated in the Football League and Premier League. During his time on the List he was based in Mossley, Lancashire.-Career:...
1983–1997: Premier League 1992–1997 - Mike Dimblebee 1980–1988
- Arthur Dimond 1965–1971
- Alan Dobson 1979–1981
- Philip DonPhilip DonPhilip Don is a former football referee and school headteacher from England. Don was originally from Sheffield but his teaching career took him south to Middlesex...
1986–1995: Premier League 1992–1995; FIFA list 1992–1995 - Steve Dorr 2005–2009
- Phil DowdPhil DowdPhilip Dowd is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League. He is based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire....
1998– : Premier League 2001– - Colin Downey 1977–1988
- Darren DrysdaleDarren DrysdaleDarren Drysdale is an English football referee who officiates in the Football League, and is a sergeant in the RAF at Waddington.-Career:...
2004–2009 - Steve DunnSteve Dunn (referee)Stephen W. Dunn is an English former FA Premier League football referee. He was born on 24 October 1957, and hails from Gloucestershire, England.-Career:...
1992–2006: Premier League 1995–2006; FIFA list 1997–2002 - Paul DurkinPaul DurkinPaul Anthony Durkin is an English former football referee, who retired in 2004. He comes from the Isle of Portland in Dorset. He currently works as a referee assessor for the Football Association....
1987–2004: Premier League 1992–2004; FIFA list 1994–2000 - Andy D'UrsoAndy D'UrsoAndrew Paul D'Urso is an English football referee in the Football League. D'Urso is based in Billericay, Essex and is a member of the Barking & Dagenham Referees Society.-Career:...
1994– : Premier League 1999–2005; FIFA list 2001–2005 - Roger East 2007–
- Roy Egan 1963-1968
- David EllerayDavid EllerayDavid Roland Elleray , is an English former football referee, who officiated in the Football League, the FA Premier League and for FIFA.-Career:...
1986–2003: Premier League 1992–2003; FIFA list 1992–1999 - Harry Ellis 1967-1970
- Geoff Eltringham 2009–
- Eddie Evans 2002–2005
- Karl Evans 2007–2011
- Colin Fallon 1970–1973
- Terry Farley 1975–1981
- DC Fieldsend 1968-1970
- Carl Finch 1996–1999
- Jim FinneyJim FinneyJames "Jim" Finney was an English football referee during the 1960s and 1970s, active on the FIFA list.-Refereeing career:...
1959–1972: FIFA list 1962-1971 - Tom Fitzharris 1981–1993
- Mick Fletcher 1995–2006
- George FlintGeorge FlintDr. George M. "Doc" Flint was an All-American college basketball player at the University of Pennsylvania and a successful head coach of the University of Pittsburgh's intercollegiate basketball team for ten seasons.-Biography:...
1973–1982 - Allan Flood 1986–1995
- Peter FoakesPeter FoakesPeter Foakes was an English former football referee in the Football League and Premier League. During his time on the List he was based in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex and was by profession a teacher.-Career:...
1987–1995: Premier League 1992–1994 - Chris FoyChris Foy (referee)Christopher J. Foy is an English professional football referee who officiates in the Premier League....
1996– - Dave Foster 2006–
- David Frampton 1990–1994: Premier League 1993–1994
- Graham Frankland 1995–2003
- Kevin FriendKevin FriendKevin Friend is an English professional football referee, based in Leicestershire, who officiates primarily in the Premier League.-Career:Friend started refereeing at the age of 13 in his home county of Leicestershire...
2003– : Premier League 2009– - Roger Furnandiz 1994–2002
- Maurice Fussey 1960–1972
- Dermot GallagherDermot GallagherDermot J. Gallagher is a retired English-based association football referee, who lives in Banbury, Oxfordshire. He refereed in the Premier League of English football until May 2007.-Career:...
1990–2007: Premier League 1992–2007; FIFA list 1994–2002 - Colin GardnerColin GardnerColin Gardner, MBE was an English football official and philanthropist.-Career:Gardner began his career as a referee in the Football League...
1977-1978 - Eric Garner 1972–1977
- Phil Gibbs 2008–
- Rodger GiffordRodger GiffordRodger Gifford is a Welsh former football referee in the English Football League, Premier League, and member of the Welsh FIFA List. During his time on the List he was based in Llanbradach in Mid Glamorgan. He currently works for the Football Association of Wales.-Career:Gifford became a Football...
1984–1996: Premier League 1992–1995 - Tony Glasson 1973–1983
- Norman Glover 1977–1986
- John Goggins 1972–1976
- John Gow 1963–1978
- Fred Graham 2004–2005, 2006–
- N Graham 1968-1970
- Alan A Green 1968–1970
- Alf GreyAlf GreyAlfred Grey ) is an English former football referee in the English Football League and at FIFA level. During his time on the List he was based in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.-Career:...
1972–1983: FIFA list 1977–1983 - Ron Groves 1984–1994
- Allan GunnAllan GunnAllan Gunn was an English former football referee in the Football League, Premier League, and for FIFA. During his time on the List he was based in Sussex, initially Burgess Hill and later, Chailey, near Lewes.-Career:...
1977–1994: Premier League 1992–1994; FIFA list 1986–1991 - Ray Guy 1982–1987
- Keith HackettKeith HackettKeith Stuart Hackett is an English former football referee, who began refereeing in local leagues in the Sheffield, Yorkshire, area in 1960...
1976–1994: Premier League 1992–1994; FIFA list 1981–1991 - Harold Hackney 1959–1968, 1971–1977
- Andy Hall 1997–
- Bill J Hall 1970–1974
- Andy Haines 2007–
- Mark HalseyMark HalseyMark R. Halsey is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League. He was formerly based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, currently in Bolton, Lancashire....
1996– : Premier League 1999– ; FIFA list 2001–2006 - Bob Hamer 1985–1993
- Les Hamer 1954-1968
- Alex Hamil 1974–1983
- Bill Handley 1962–1969
- Roy Harper 1961-1969
- Rob HarrisRob Harris (referee)Robert J. Harris is an English former football referee who operated in the Football League and Premier League. He was for a time regarded as the best linesman on the Premier League, but following his promotion to a Premier referee two controversial incidents at West Ham and Tranmere disrupted his...
1994–2002: Premier League 1998–2001 - Paul Harrison 1986–1995
- Arthur Hart 1970–1975
- Robbie HartRobbie HartRobert "Robbie" Hart is an English former football referee in the English Football League and Premier League. During his officiating career he was based in Darlington, County Durham.-Career:...
1986–1996: Premier League 1992–1996 - George Hartley 1968–1974
- Les Hayes 1972–1977
- PW Hayward 1968-1969
- Mark Haywood 2006–
- Malcolm HeathMalcolm HeathMalcolm Brewster Heath is a former English cricketer. Heath was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium....
1979–1987 - Dennis Hedges 1979–1990
- Grant Hegley 2001–
- Terry HeilbronTerry HeilbronTerry Heilbron is an English former football referee in the English Football League, who took charge of the 1999 Football League Cup Final. During his time on the List he was based in Newton Aycliffe in County Durham.-Career:...
1993–2000 - Ian Hemley 1985–1996
- Ian Hendrick 1983–1993
- Mark Heywood 2011-
- Brian HillBrian Hill (referee)Brian Hill ) is an English former football referee in the English Football League, Premier League and at FIFA level. For most of his career, he was based in Northamptonshire, initially Wellingborough, then Kettering, finally moving to the Leicestershire town of Market Harborough...
1978–1995: Premier League 1992–1995; FIFA list 1985–1993 - Gordon HillGordon Hill (referee)Gordon W. Hill is an English former football referee in the Football League. He originally comes from Bolton, Lancashire.-Early life:...
1966–1975 - Keith Hill 1998–2011
- TJ Hill 1966-1969
- John HolbrookJohn HolbrookJohn Edward Holbrook is a Church of England bishop. He is currently the Bishop of Brixworth in the Diocese of Peterborough. He was previously Rural Dean of Wimborne in the Diocese of Salisbury.-Education and ministry:...
1993–1995 - Terry HolbrookTerry HolbrookTerence Holbrook is an English former football referee in the Football League and Premier League. During his refereeing career he was based in Walsall, and subsequently Wolverhampton, both in the West Midlands.-Career:...
1982–1995: Premier League 1993–1995 - John HomewoodJohn HomewoodBartley John Homewood was an English former football referee in the Football League and for FIFA. During his time on the List he was based in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey.-Career:...
1966–1979: FIFA list 1972–1979 - Simon Hooper 2008–
- Graham Horwood 2007–2011
- John Hough 1973–1986
- Cliff Howell 1970–1974
- Denis Howell 1956–1971
- Kevin HowleyKevin HowleyKevin Howley was an English football referee from Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, who officiated in the 1950s and 1960s.-Career:...
1954–1971: FIFA referee 1958–1971 - Allan Hughes 1975–1978
- Edward Hughes 1976–1979
- John HuntingJohn HuntingJohn Hunting is an English former football referee who operated in the Football League and for FIFA. During his time on the List he was based in Leicester, where he worked as a university lecturer.-Career:...
1968–1984: FIFA list 1973–1984 - David HutchinsonDavid HutchinsonDavid Hutchinson is a former English football referee. The most notable match refereed by Hutchinson was the last game of the1988-89 season between Arsenal and Liverpool, one one of the most famous games in the history of English football....
1978–1990 - Eddie Ilderton 2002–
- John Ireland 1986–1988
- Brian James 1975–1977
- Mike James 1981–1993
- Vince James 1961–1974
- Tony Jenkins 1977–1979
- Eric JenningsEric JenningsEric T. Jennings is an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League and for FIFA. He comes from Stourbridge in the West Midlands.-Career:Jennings was promoted to the Football League referees List in 1954, aged only 31....
1954–1970: FIFA list: c1966-1970 - Ray Johnson 1965–1973
- Walter Johnson 1970–1978
- Ted Jolly 1970–1975
- Arthur Jones 1963–1977
- Mike JonesMike Jones (referee)Michael J. Jones is an English professional football referee, based in Chester, Cheshire, who officiates primarily in the Premier League.-Refereeing career:...
1997– : Premier League 2008– - Peter JonesPeter Jones (referee)Peter Jones ) is an English football referee, who retired from officiating at the end of the 2001-02 season. He lives in Quorn, near Loughborough, Leicestershire, and works as a referee assessor.-Career:...
1988–2002: Premier League 1994–2002; FIFA list 1996–1999 - Ron Jones 1975–1976
- Trevor Jones 1996–2002
- Trevor A Jones 1982–1986
- Bill Jordan 1998–2003
- Phil JoslinPhil Joslin (referee)Philip J. Joslin is an English association football referee who operates in the Football League...
1999–2008 - Ron Judson 1970–1972
- Alan Kaye 1999–2005
- Syd Kayley 1963–1973
- Mike Kerkhof 1968–1974
- Trevor Kettle 2003–
- Gordon KewGordon KewGordon Cecil Kew is an English former football referee in the Football League and for FIFA. During his refereeing career he was based in Leeds, Yorkshire, then Amersham, Buckinghamshire, and, for his final season, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire.-Career:...
1966–1977: FIFA list 1974–1977 - John Key 1981–1994: Premier League 1992–1993
- Roger Kirkpatrick 1966–1979
- John Kirkby 1987–2000
- Fred KirkhamFred Kirkham (football manager)Frederick Thomas Kirkham was an English domestic and international football referee and football manager for Tottenham Hotspur between 1903 and 1908.-Career as referee:...
1903–1907 - Tom KirkhamTom KirkhamThomas "Tom" Kirkham was the referee of the 1902 FA Cup Final.At the end of the first match in the 1902 Cup Final between Sheffield United and Southampton, United's goalkeeper William Foulke protested to the officials that Southampton's equalizing goal should not have been allowed. Foulke left his...
(refereed 1902 FA Cup Final1902 FA Cup FinalThe 1902 FA Cup Final was contested by Sheffield United and Southampton at Crystal Palace. The match finished 1–1 after extra time, with the goals scored by Alf Common for Sheffield United and Harry Wood for Southampton....
) - Barry KnightBarry Knight (Referee)Barry Knight is an English football referee, who officiates in the Premier League. Since January 2008 he has been unable to officiate for them, due to injury.-Career:...
1995–2008: Premier League 1999–2008 - David Laing 1965–1973
- Oliver Langford 2008–
- David Laws 1995–2003
- Graham LawsGraham LawsGraham Laws is an English association football referee who operates in the Football League, and has previously been a fourth official in the Premier League...
1996–2010 - Ken Leach 1992–2000
- Tony Leake 1995–2006
- Ralph Lee 1970–1976
- Rayford Lee 2006–2008
- Alex LeesAlex LeesAlex Lees was a British World War II veteran, who, as a POW, took part in planning the Great Escape.-Escape:...
1972–1978 - David Letts 1979–1985
- Gary Lewis 2004–2006, 2007–2008
- Gerrard Lewis 1967–1971
- Ray LewisRay Lewis (referee)Ray Lewis is a former referee in the Football League, Premier League and at FIFA level.-Career:Lewis became a Football League linesman in 1969 at the remarkably young age of twenty five. At this point he was based in Bournemouth but he later moved to Great Bookham in Surrey where he served the...
1975–1993: Premier League 1992–1993; FIFA list 1989–1991 - Rob Lewis 2006–2008, 2010-
- James Linington 2008–
- Derek Lloyd 1974–1983
- Tom Lockett 1967-1969
- Stephen LodgeStephen Lodge (referee)Stephen John Lodge is an English former football referee, who retired from top-flight officiating at the end of the 2000-2001 season. He lives in Barnsley, Yorkshire, has a wife and one son, and works as a local government officer....
1987–2001: Premier League 1992–2001; FIFA list 1992–1997 - Eddie Lomas 1993–2001
- John Lovatt 1979–1987
- Michael Lowe 1972–1982
- Terry Lunt 1989–1997
- Ken Lupton 1985–1995
- Danny Lyden 1963–1972: FIFA list c1969-1972
- Kevin Lynch 1992–2000
- Andy Madley 2011-
- Bobby Madley 2010-
- Ken Markham 1967-1969
- Andre MarrinerAndre MarrinerAndre Marriner is an English professional football referee who officiates in the Premier League. He is based in Sheldon, West Midlands.-Career:...
2003– : Premier League 2004– - Brian Martin 1975–1982
- John Martin 1978–1993: Premier League 1992–1993; FIFA list 1984–1988
- Cliff Maskell 1976–1982
- Lee Mason 2002– : Premier League 2006–
- Scott Mathieson 1994–
- Bob MatthewsonBob MatthewsonRobert "Bob" Matthewson was an English footballer and FIFA referee. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Matthewson had a spell playing for the Byker Youth Club's football team before he was signed by Bolton Wanderers...
1968–1977: FIFA list 1973–1977 - John McAuley 1984–1988
- George McCabeGeorge McCabeGeorge McCabe was an English association football referee, who officiated at the 1966 World Cup and in an FA Cup Final.-Career:...
1954-1969: FIFA list 1958-1969 - Danny McDermid 2006–
- Angus McDonald 1977–1979
- Kevin McNally 1972–1981
- Paul Melin 2004–2008
- Matt MessiasMatt MessiasMatthew David Messias is an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League, the Premier League, and also for UEFA and FIFA. He was first based in York during his time as an official, subsequently moving to Barnsley, also in the county of Yorkshire...
1997–2006; Premier League 2001–2006; FIFA list 2003–2005 - Neil MidgleyNeil Midgley (referee)Neil Midgley was an English football referee who originated from Salford, then in Lancashire. At the time of his death he lived in Kearsley, part of the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, with his wife Barbara.-Career:...
1974–1992: FIFA list 1982–1991 - Roger Milford 1981–1994: Premier League 1992–1994
- Keith Miller 1984–1988
- Nigel Miller 2003–
- Patrick Miller 2005–
- Trelford Mills 1976–1990
- Dean Mohareb 2011-
- Tony Morrissey 1968–1979
- Kelvin Morton 1986–1995: Premier League 1992–1995
- Jonathan MossJonathan Moss (referee)Jonathan "Jon" Moss is an English football referee who generally officiates in the Premier League after being promoted to the Select Group of Referees in June 2011...
2005– - John Moules 1981–1993
- Gilbert Napthine 1978–1987
- Harry NattrassHarry NattrassHarry Nattrass was an English football referee who hailed from Seaham, in County Durham.-Career as a referee:He was a Football League referee from 1933 until the 1946-47 season, having actively participated as a match official during the Second World War. Perhaps his most famous match was the...
1933–1947 - Harry New 1960–1975
- Bert Newsome 1973–1983
- Charles Nicholls 1966–1973
- Ricky Nicholson 1964–1972
- Derek Nippard 1968–1978
- Bob Nixon 1981–1993
- George Nolan 1974–1981
- Mike North 2000–2001
- Clive Oliver 2004–2011
- Michael OliverMichael Oliver (referee)Michael Oliver is an English football referee who officiates in the Premier League since being promoted to the Select Group of Referees in 2010. Later that year he became the youngest-ever referee to take charge of a Premier League game...
2007– : Premier League 2010- - Tony OliverTony OliverRafael Antonio Olivier , better known as Tony Oliver, is an American voice actor best known for voicing Rick Hunter from Robotech and Arsène Lupin III from Lupin The 3rd...
1968–1974 - Ray OlivierRay OlivierRaymond J. Olivier is an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League in that capacity, and in the Premier League as an assistant referee. He comes from Sutton Coldfield in the West Midlands.-Career:...
1998–2007 - David Orr 1993–1998
- John OsborneJohn OsborneJohn James Osborne was an English playwright, screenwriter, actor and critic of the Establishment. The success of his 1956 play Look Back in Anger transformed English theatre....
1961–1970 - Derek OwenDerek OwenDerek Owen is a former English footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made seven appearances in The Football League....
1978–1984 - Norman Paget 1970–1973
- Reg Paine 1964–1970
- Arthur Pallister 1966-1969
- Jim Parker 1987–1995
- Trevor Parkes 1999–2007
- Pat PartridgePat PartridgePatrick "Pat" Partridge is a retired English football referee, and former President of the Association of Football League Referees and Linesmen. His occupation outside football was as a farmer. He originates from Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, and took the name of his father, Patrick Partridge,...
1966–1981: FIFA list 1971–1981 - Roger Pawley 1988–1993
- Craig Pawson 2008–
- David PayneDavid PayneProfessor David Neil Payne, CBE FRS FREng is a professor of photonics. He has made several contributions in areas of optical fibre communications over the last forty years and his work has had an impact on telecommunications and laser technology...
1964-1968 - John PearsonJohn Pearson (footballer)John Hargreaves "Jackie" Pearson was an English footballer who spent his entire club career with Crewe Alexandra, playing at inside right, and made one appearance for England in 1892...
1908–1914 - Roy Pearson 1995–2004
- Michael PeckMichael PeckMichael James Peck is a former English cricketer. Peck was a right-handed batsman. He was born in Creeting St Mary, Suffolk.Peck made his debut for Suffolk in the 1988 Minor Counties Championship against Durham...
1977–1994: Premier League 1992–1993 - Andy Penn 2002–
- John Penrose 1987–1989
- Clive Penton 2001–2009
- Bob Perkin 1971–1979
- David Phillips 1985–1992
- David Phillips 2008–
- Frank Phipps 1979–1980
- Mick Pierce 1989–1999
- Mike PikeMike Pike (referee)Michael S. Pike is an English football referee who officiates in the Football League.-Career:...
1997–2008 - Graham PollGraham PollGraham Poll is an English former football referee in the Premier League and is considered the best English referee of the last 25 years in a list maintained by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics...
1991–2007: Premier League 1993–2007; FIFA list 1996–2007 - Graham Pooley 1988–1997
- Alan Porter 1973–1981
- Bob Porthouse 1972–1974
- Richard Poulain 1991–1997
- Harry Powell 1972–1975
- Reg Prichard 1965-1968
- Lee ProbertLee Probert (referee)Lee W. Probert is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League. He was born on the South Gloucestershire border with Bristol, Avon, but now lives in Wiltshire.-Career:...
2003– : Premier League 2007– ; FIFA list 2010- - Phil Prosser 2000–2007
- David Pugh 1996–2004: Premier League 2001–2003
- Dennis Pugh 1967–1972
- John Quinn 1968-1970
- Peter Quinn 2009–
- Bob Raby 1970–1974
- William RawsonWilliam RawsonWilliam Stepney Rawson was a footballer who played at full back for England, and was also an FA Cup Final referee.-Career:...
1876 - Eric Read 1974–1985
- Ken Redfern 1978–1993: Premier League 1992–1993
- Mike Reed 1985–2000: Premier League 1992–2000; FIFA list 1993–1997
- Darryl Reeves 1975–1989
- Peter Reeves 1972–1981: FIFA list 1978–1981
- Paul Rejer 1994–2003
- Uriah RennieUriah RennieUriah D. Rennie is a retired English football referee.-Career:He began refereeing in 1979 in local leagues, then operated in the Northern Premier League until 1994, at which time he was appointed to the Football League List of referees.He was given his first Premiership appointment on 23 August...
1994–2009: Premier League 1997–2000, 2001–2009; FIFA list 2000–2004 - Jack Rice 1972–1977
- Harold Richards 1961-1968
- Phil Richards 1994–2002
- David Richardson 1972–1985: FIFA list 1979–85
- Derek Richardson 1975–1981
- Peter J Richardson 1974–1982
- Ken Ridden 1974–1977
- Mike RileyMike Riley (referee)Riley took charge of the 2004 Carling Cup final, between Bolton and Middlesbrough, in a game that saw all three goals scored within the first 25 minutes...
1994–2009: Premier League 1996–2009; FIFA list 1999–2009 - Alan Robinson 1973–1986: FIFA list 1983–1986
- Arthur Robinson 1981–1988
- Ivan Robinson 1966–1972
- Maurice Robinson 1979–1987
- Paul Robinson 1996–2007
- Reg Robinson 1974–1980
- Geoff Roper 1961-1968
- Joe RossJoe Ross (referee)Joseph Ross is an English former football referee, previously in the Football League, and also in the Premier League and Europe as an assistant referee. During his time as an official he resided in Chingford, Greater London.-Career:...
2001–2005 - Jim Rushton 1987–1996
- Steve Rushton 2009–
- Mike Russell 2004–
- Michael Ryan 1999–2006
- Graham Salisbury 2001–
- Ken Salmon 1974–1985
- Chris Sarginson 2008–
- Alan Saunders 1977–1986
- Edward Scales 1982–1986
- Paul Scoble 1991–1993
- David Scott 1980–1990
- Graham Scott 2008–
- Mark Scott 1978–1987
- Colin Seel 1973–1987
- Alan Seville 1978–1991
- Jeff Sewell 1975–1980
- David Shadwell 1991–1993
- Lester Shapter 1974–1992
- Darren Sheldrake 2009–
- Ray Shepherd 1990–1994
- Rob Shoebridge 2006–
- Alan Simmons 1988–1991
- Trevor Simpson 1984–1991
- Malcolm Sinclair 1966–1979
- Gurnam Singh 1989–1999
- Jarnail Singh 2004–2010
- George Singleton 1967-1969
- Arthur Smith 1989–1994
- David Smith 1959–1974: FIFA list 1968–1974
- Dennis Smith 1976–1978
- Ivan Smith 1970–1976
- Jeff Smith 1991–1992
- Trevor Spencer 1971–1985
- Rex Spittle 1962–1970
- Henry G Stennett 1950-1966; President of Association of Football League Referees & Linesmen 1964-65; FA Assessor 1968-95
- Brian Stevens 1975–1991
- Frazer Stretton 1995–2004
- Keith StroudKeith Stroud (referee)Keith Paul Stroud is an English football referee, who officiates in the Coca-Cola Football League. He is based in Gillingham, Dorset.-Career:...
2004– : Premier League 2007– - Keith Styles 1967–1979
- Rob StylesRob StylesRobert Styles is an English football Referee from Waterlooville, Hampshire, who officiates in the FA Premier League, and for FIFA. He has now retired.- Career :...
1996–2009: Premier League 2000–2009 ; FIFA list 2002–2009 - Gary Sutton 2005–2007, 2009–
- Neil SwarbrickNeil SwarbrickNeil Swarbrick is an English professional football referee who generally officiates in the Premier League after being promoted to the Select Group of Referees in 2011. He is based in Preston, Lancashire.-Career:...
2005– - Kenneth Sweet 1970–1973
- Steve TannerSteve Tanner (referee)Stephen J. Tanner is an English association football referee who operates in The Football League. He was a FIFA listed referee between 2008-2009.-Career:...
2003– : Premier League 2007–; FIFA list 2008– - Anthony TaylorAnthony Taylor (referee)Anthony Taylor is an English football referee from Wythenshawe, Manchester who, since 2010, is on the list of Select Group Referees who officiate in the Premier League.-Refereeing career:...
2006– : Premier League 2010- - Howard Taylor 1980–1989
- Jack TaylorJack Taylor (referee)John Keith "Jack" Taylor is an English former football referee, famous for officiating in the 1974 FIFA World Cup Final where he awarded two penalties during the first 30 minutes.-Refereeing career:...
1958–1977: FIFA list 1963–1977 - Mike Taylor 1973–1984
- Paul TaylorPaul Taylor (referee)Paul Taylor is an English football referee, who previously took charge of Premier League matches for just one season, and now officiates in the Football League. He has also officiated for UEFA and FIFA in the past...
1990–1993, 1995– - John Thacker 1962–1973
- Mike Thorpe 2002–2010
- Paul Tierney 2009–
- Ray TinklerRay TinklerRaymond Tinkler , who comes from Boston, Lincolnshire, is an English former football referee, most notable for making a controversial decision in the 1970-71 season.-Leeds controversy:...
1961–1976 - Joe TimmonsJoe TimmonsJoe Timmons has the distinction of being the only man to referee in both the Scottish and English Football Leagues. Born in 1952, he started off as a Scottish League official in the early 1980s before moving to Newcastle in England. After one season as a linesman he was promoted to the middle and...
1987–1989 - Steve Tomlin 1999–2005
- Ray Toseland 1971–1981
- Gordon Trevett 1973–1976
- Colin TrussellColin TrussellColin Charles Trussell is an English former football referee from Crosby, Liverpool, who officiated in the English Football League from 1985-1993 during which time he officiated more than 250 professional football games....
1985–1993 - Dennis Turner 1968–1979
- Alan Turvey 1973–1978
- Peter Tyldesley 1979–1991
- George Tyson 1978–1990
- Paul Vanes 1984–1995
- Danny Vickers 1979–1990
- Keith WalkerKeith Walker (referee)Keith Edwin Walker is a former English association football referee.From 1961 to 1972 Keith Walker from Maidstone, Kent was a referee in the Football League First Division. He also officiated the Northern Irish Cup Final 1968 in which Crusaders FC from Belfast defeated their city rivals Linfield FC...
1961–1973: FIFA list 1970–1973 - Dave Wallace 1964–1976
- Peter Walters 1965–1976
- Peter WaltonPeter Walton (referee)Peter Walton , is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League, and former player in the United Counties League. He is based in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire, the town which he played his football for...
1998– - Ken Walmsley 1974–1988
- Jim Warburton 1966-1968
- Gavin Ward 2007–
- Tony WardTony Ward (referee)Tony Ward is a former football referee in the English Football League and English Premier League. He resided in New Southgate, London.Career...
1980–1993: Premier League 1993 - Mike Warner 1979–1981
- Mark WarrenMark Warren (referee)Mark Warren is an English former football referee, and one of only ten from the United Kingdom to have been a match official in a FIFA World Cup Final.-Career:...
1998–2005 - Maurice Washer 1970–1972
- John Watson 1986–1995
- Jock Waugh 2009–
- David Webb (referee) 2008–
- Derek Webb (referee) (Sale) 1978-1982
- Graham Horwood 2007–2011
- Howard WebbHoward WebbHoward Melton Webb, MBE, is an English professional football referee who officiates primarily in the Premier League and has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2005....
2000– : Premier League 2003– ; FIFA list 2005– - Colin Webster 2000–
- Trevor West 1988–1997
- Jim Whalley 1972–1974
- Clive WhiteClive WhiteClive Bradley White is a retired English football referee from Harrow, Middlesex.-Career:White made the Football League referees list at the age of thirty three in 1973, after four years as a linesman. He made rapid progress and reached the FIFA Panel around 1978...
1973–1983: FIFA list c1978-1982 - Dean Whitestone 2006–
- Alan WileyAlan WileyAlan G. Wiley is a former English football referee in the FA Premier League, and he is based in Burntwood, Staffordshire.-Career:...
1995–2010: Premier League 1999-2010 - Clive Wilkes 1990–2003: Premier League 2001–2003
- Alan WilkieAlan WilkieAlan B. Wilkie is an English former football referee, who officiated in the Football League and the Premier League, and for UEFA. He was born in Denton Burn, Newcastle upon Tyne, but now lives in Chester-le-Street, County Durham...
1988–2000: Premier League 1993–2000 - Gary WillardGary WillardGareth S. Willard is an English former football referee. He officiated in the Football League and the Premier League, and for FIFA. He comes from Worthing in Sussex. He has continued to maintain an involvement in top-class football since retiring in 2000...
1990–2000: Premier League 1994–2000; FIFA list 1996–1999 - Harold Williams 1966–1975
- John Williams 1971–1976
- Iain Williamson 2002–
- Peter WillisPeter WillisPeter N. Willis is an English former association football referee, who operated in the Football League. He originates from Newfield, near Bishop Auckland, County Durham, but now lives in Meadowfield. His other occupation was as a police officer.-Early life:He was educated at Spennymoor Grammar...
1972–1986 - Norman Wilson 1981–1986
- Jeff WinterJeff WinterJeff Winter is a former FA Premier League referee from Middlesbrough in the north-east of England.-Refereeing career:Winter took charge of the 2004 FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Millwall, his final game as a professional referee before retirement...
1992–2004: Premier League 1995–2004 - Roger Wiseman 1986–1994
- Eddie WolstenholmeEddie WolstenholmeEdward K. Wolstenholme is an English former football referee who officiated in the Football League and the Premier League. He now lives in Blackburn, Lancashire, and may be remembered as the referee in charge of a football match in 2002 described as the "Battle of Bramall Lane"...
1992–2003: Premier League 2001–2003 - Andy Woolmer 2004–
- Joe WorrallJoe WorrallJoseph Bertram Worrall is an English former football referee, who operated in the Football League and for FIFA. He comes from Warrington in Cheshire, and has the distinction of having refereed both of the major club competition Finals in England.-Career:Worrall took up refereeing in 1964, at the...
1976–1995: Premier League 1992–1995; FIFA list 1981–1992 - Jack Wrennall 1971–1979
- Kevin Wright 2003–
- Philip (Pip) Wright 1986–1995
- Ken Wynn 1966–1973
- John Yates 1966–1977
- Jamie Eames Not National Listed
Equatorial Guinea
- Expedito Moro (2005–)
- Acacio Nguema (2005–)
- Antonio Ondo (1994–)
Eritrea
- Berhane Dangew (2004–)
- Amanuel Eyob (2004–)
- Luelseghed Ghebremichael (2004–)
Finland
- Tony Asumaa (2003–)
- Mattias Gestranius (2009–)
- Jouni Hietala (2005–2008 )
- Jouni Hyytiä (1997–)
- Petteri Kari (1999–)
- Tero Nieminen (2008–)
- Mikko Vuorela (1995–2007 )
- Markku Paunonen (1996-)
France
- Marc BattaMarc BattaMarc Batta is a former football referee from France. He is mostly known for supervising two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.-References:*...
(1990–1998) - Wilfrid Bien
- Gérard BiguetGérard BiguetGérard Biguet is a retired French football referee, known for having refereed one match at the 1992 UEFA European Football Championship: CIS versus Germany.-References:*...
(1982–1992) - Stéphane BréStéphane BréStéphane Bré is a French football referee. He has refereed in the French Football Federation since 1992 and has been a FIFA-referee since 1998. He has officiated the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.-References:*...
(1998–2008) - Rudy Buquet
- Georges CapdevilleGeorges CapdevillePierre Georges Louis Capdeville was a football referee from France, who controlled the 1938 FIFA World Cup Final in Paris between Italy and Hungary...
- Alexandre Castro
- Tony ChapronTony ChapronTony Chapron is a French football referee.Born in Flers, Orne, Chapron took up refereeing in 1996 in conjunction with his job as an educational advisor. He has been a full-time referee since 1998 and became an international referee in 2007...
(2007– ) - Bruno Coué
- Laurent DuhamelLaurent DuhamelLaurent Duhamel is a French football referee. He has been a referee in the French Football Federation since 1993 and a FIFA referee since 1999. He was suspended from refereeing in France in 2009, but allowed to continue to referee international matches.-References:...
(1999– ) - Saïd EnnjimiSaïd EnnjimiSaïd Ennjimi is a French-Moroccan football referee. He is registered as a Fédéral 1 referee in France meaning he is eligible to officiate Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, as well as matches in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue....
(2008– ) - Didier Falcone
- Fredy FautrelFredy FautrelFredy Fautrel is a French football referee. Born in Avranches, Fautrel became a referee in 1993 and has been registered as a Fédéral 1 referee since 2003 meaning he is eligible to officiate Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, as well as matches in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. He also serves...
(2006- ) - Anthony Gautier (2010– )
- Maurice GuigueMaurice GuigueMaurice Alexandre Guigue was a football referee from France, who led the 1958 FIFA World Cup Final in Stockholm, Sweden. He was the second Frenchman, after Georges Capdeville, to referee a World Cup final.- References :*...
- Christian Guillard
- Lionel JaffredoLionel JaffredoLionel Jaffredo is a French football referee. Born in Vannes, Jaffredo is registered as a Fédéral 1 referee in France meaning he is eligible to officiate Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, as well as matches in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue...
- Philippe Kalt (1998–2009 )
- Stéphane LannoyStéphane LannoyStéphane Laurent Lannoy is a French football referee. Lannoy played football at an early age before moving into officiating matches. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2006. He lives in Sailly-sur-la-Lys and works as a video games distributor...
(2006–) - Bertrand LayecBertrand LayecBertrand Layec is a former French football referee. He was registered as a Fédéral 1 referee in France meaning he is eligible to officiate Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches, as well as matches in the Coupe de France and Coupe de la Ligue. Layec refereed his first match in Ligue 1 in 1998 and, in 2002,...
(2002–2009) - Damien Ledentu (2005–2009)
- Philippe Malige
- Sébastien Moreira
- Hervé PiccirilloHervé PiccirilloHervé Piccirillo . Is a French football referee. He has been a referee in the French Football Federation since 1990 and a FIFA-referee since 2005.-References:...
(2005–2008 ) - Éric PoulatEric PoulatÉric Poulat is a French retired football referee and computer scientist, who has been a referee since 1 January 1999. He made his international debut on 28 March 2001 , and was called to officiate matches at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.He retired internationally in 2006.-External links:**...
(1999–2006) - Joël QuiniouJoël QuiniouJoël Quiniou is a former football referee from France. He is mostly known for supervising 8 matches in the FIFA World Cup. One in 1986, three in 1990 and four in 1994..-World Cup Matches:-Italy vs Bulgaria:...
(1980–1994) - Alain SarsAlain SarsAlain Sars is a retired French professional football referee.Sars was involved in some controversy in the game between AIK and FC Barcelona when he wrongfully allowed a goal for Barcelona....
(1993–2006) - Marcel SlawickMarcel SlawickMarcel Slawick was a French football referee during the 1920s; born in Paris France on February 13, 1877.Slawick twice refereed the French Cup Final , but is perhaps most well-known for being the referee at the 1924 Olympic Football final between Switzerland and the eventual winners...
- Olivier Thual (2007– )
- Clément Turpin (2010– )
- Michel VautrotMichel VautrotMichel Vautrot is a retired football referee from France. He is mostly known for supervising 5 matches in the FIFA World Cup: two in 1982 and three in 1990. He also refereed three European Championships in 1984 in 1988, including the final game between the USSR and the Netherlands...
(1975–1990) - Gilles VeissièreGilles VeissièreGilles Veissière is a football referee from France, best known for supervising two matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan...
(1992–2004) - Nelly ViennotNelly ViennotNelly Viennot is a French football referee. An international woman's referee since 1995, Viennot attracted the attention of the wider football community when she was shortlisted, along with eighty-two other elite referees, as a possible assistant referee in the 2006 World Cup.Viennot attended a...
- Pascal Vileo
Gabon
- Jean-Fidele Daramba
- Pierre Mounguegui
- Gil Ndume (2004–)
- Yves Roponat (2008–)
Germany
- Heinz AldingerHeinz AldingerHeinz Aldinger is a retired German football referee. He refereed one match in the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship in Italy.He also refereed the 1978 European Cup-Winners' Cup final between Anderlecht and Austria Vienna in Paris....
- Peco BauwensPeco BauwensDr Peter Joseph Bauwens was a German international football player, referee and controversial administrator with the German Football Association...
- Walter EschweilerWalter EschweilerWalter Eschweiler , is a retired German football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.- References :*...
- Herbert FandelHerbert FandelHerbert Fandel is a former German football referee who was in charge of the 2007 UEFA Champions League final. Fandel refereed the UEFA Cup final in 2006 between the English side Middlesbrough and the Spanish side Sevilla. He also refereed the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup on home soil in Germany...
(1998– ) - Monika FornaçonMonika FornaçonMonika Fornaçon , born Oelfke, is a German football referee.-Career as player:From 1978 to 1991 Monika Fornaçon played football in Steimbke and Haßbergen.-Career as referee:...
- Rudi GlöcknerRudi GlöcknerRudolf "Rudi" Glöckner was the first German to referee a football World Cup final when he took charge of the 1970 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Italy in Mexico City....
- Manuel Gräfe (2007–)
- Bernd HeynemannBernd HeynemannBernd Reinhold Gerhard Heynemann is a former German football referee and now a German politician.-External links:*...
(1988–1999) - Robert HoyzerRobert HoyzerRobert Hoyzer is a retired German football referee, who scandalized German football by fixing matches in the Bundesliga scandal of 2005.-Early life:...
- Thorsten KinhöferThorsten KinhöferThorsten Kinhöfer is a German football referee in the Fußball-Bundesliga.- Football career :Kinhöfer is appointed to matches under the auspices of the German FA since 1994. He was added to the list of 2nd Bundesliga referees in 1997 and promoted to Bundesliga status in 2002...
(2006–) - Knut KircherKnut KircherKnut Kircher is a German football referee. He was born in Hirschau, West Germany.In 1998 he became a referee in the 2nd Bundesliga. Kircher was then elevated to a referee in the German Bundesliga for the 2001–02 season. In 2004 he became a FIFA-referee...
(2004– ) - Siegfried KirschenSiegfried KirschenSiegfried Kirschen is a retired German football referee. He is perhaps best known for supervising four matches in the FIFA World Cup two in 1986 and two in 1990.- References :...
- Hellmut KrugHellmut KrugHellmut Heinz Krug is a retired German football referee. Krug officialed both the 1994 World Cup and the Euro 96. In 1998 he refereed the Champions League final between Real Madrid-Juventus and 2000 UEFA Cup Galatasaray-Leeds United semi final first leg match...
(1991–2001) - Markus MerkMarkus MerkDr. Markus Merk is a former top-level German football referee. He is a six-time winner of the German Referee of the Year Award and the record holder in games refereed in the Bundesliga. In 2005, Merk was awarded the German Bundesverdienstkreuz in recognition of his service to football and his...
(1992–2008) - Florian MeyerFlorian MeyerFlorian Meyer is a German football referee. He has officiated in the German Football Association since 1996 and he has been a FIFA-referee since 2002. He was fourth official for the 2007 UEFA Champions League Final between A.C. Milan and Liverpool. - External links :* *...
(2002– ) - Dieter PaulyDieter PaulyDieter Pauly is a retired German football referee. He refereed the Bucharest leg of the Liverpool vs Dinamo Bucharest, 1984 European Cup Semi-Final and a match in the 1988 UEFA European Football Championship on home soil in West Germany.- References :*...
- Adolf ProkopAdolf ProkopAdolf Prokop , is a former football referee from East Germany. He is mostly known for supervising two matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in 1978 and one in 1982. He was also active at UEFA Euro 1984 and refereed the 1984 European Cup Winners' Cup Final.-External links:*...
(1972–1988) - Babak RafatiBabak RafatiBabak Rafati is an Iranian-German football referee.As of February 2010, he has officiated more than 150 matches in the 1. Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga. As of November 2011, he has officiated 84 top-flight German league games.-Suicide attempt:...
(2008– ) - Aron SchmidhuberAron SchmidhuberAron Schmidhuber is a retired football referee from Germany. He is mostly known for supervising two matches in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-External links:*...
- Peter SippelPeter SippelPeter Sippel is a German football referee in the Fußball-Bundesliga.From 2004 until now Peter Sippel has refereed quite a few European matches, mainly UEFA Cup matches and qualifiers....
(2003–) - Wolfgang StarkWolfgang StarkWolfgang Stark , is a German football referee. He has refereed matches in the Champions League and qualifications to the European Football Championship and the World Cup...
(1999– ) - Bernd StumpfBernd StumpfBernd Stumpf is a football referee from Jena who served as a match official in the first division DDR-Oberliga of the former East Germany...
- Karl-Heinz TritschlerKarl-Heinz TritschlerKarl-Heinz Tritschler , is a former football referee from Germany. He is known for having officiated at the 1988 Summer Olympics, and the 1989 European Cup Final between AC Milan and Steaua Bucureşti.-References:*...
- Franz-Xaver Wack (2000–2007)
- Michael WeinerMichael Weiner (referee)Michael Weiner is a German football referee.- Football career :Weiner was entitled to take charge of matches in DFB-administered leagues in 1993. Two years later, he was promoted to the 2. Bundesliga before eventually working his first Bundesliga match in 1998.In 2002, Weiner was admitted to the...
(2002– )
Ghana
- William Agbovi (2004–)
- Benjamin DwomohBenjamin DwomohBenjamin Dwomoh is a retired Ghanaian football referee. He is known to have refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain, between Kuwait and Czechoslovakia in Valladolid.-References:*...
- Joseph Lamptey (2005–)
- Reginald Lathbridge (2006–)
Greece
- Anastasios Kakos (2008–)
- Dimitrios Kalopoulos (2008–)
- Michalis Koukoulakis (2008–)
- Kyros VassarasKyros VassarasKyros Vassaras is a Greek former professional football referee. Outside of refereeing, he works as a travel agent in Thessaloniki, Greece. Vassaras is also a linguist; he is able to speak Greek, German, English and Spanish....
- Christoforos ZografosChristoforos ZografosChristoforos Zografos is a Greek football referee who currently resides in Athens. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2004....
Guatemala
- Carlos BatresCarlos BatresCarlos Alberto Batres González is a Guatemalan football referee. He has refereed FIFA World Cup qualification and final tournament matches, and at Olympic tournaments....
(1996– ) - Walter López (2006–)
- Rómulo MéndezRómulo MéndezRómulo Méndez Molina is a retired Guatemalan football referee. He was the first Guatemalan referee ever to participate in a World Cup finals, refereeing one match in the 1982 World Cup. He also appeared in one match of the 1986 World Cup.- External links :*...
- Elmar Rodas (2005–)
Guinea
- Aboubacar Bangoura (2004–)
- Mamadouba Camara
Jose Luis Urena Ramos 1981-1983
Honduras
- José Molina (2008–)
- Oscar Moncada (2008–)
- Marlon Muñoz (2008–)
- José Pineda (1999–)
- Ricardo Zelaya (2004–)
Hong Kong
- Thomson Chan (HKFA: 1969–1990; FIFA list: 1975–1990)
- Liu Kwok Man (2008–)
- Ng Chiu Kok (2007–)
- Ng Kai Lam (2004–)
- Charlton Wong (2006–)
Hungary
- Ferenc Bede (1998–2007)
- Tamás Bognár (2009–)
- Mihály Fabián (2007–)
- Viktor KassaiViktor KassaiViktor Kassai is a Hungarian football referee. He has participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and he has been a full international for FIFA since 2003...
(2003–) - Sándor PuhlSándor PuhlSándor Puhl is a retired football referee from Hungary. He is mostly known for supervising four matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA, including the final between Brazil and Italy....
(1988–2000) - Zsolt SzabóZsolt SzabóZsolt Szabó is a Hungarian football referee. He has been a full international for FIFA since 1999.-External links:*...
(1999–) - Sándor Szabó (2008–)
- István VadIstván VadIstván Vad is a Hungarian football referee. He has been an international FIFA-listed official since 2007. His father, István Vad Sr., was also an international referee who previously played as a forward for Ferencváros, while his grandfather was a referee in Hungary. His sister, Anita Vad, also...
(2007–) - László VágnerLászló VagnerLászló Vágner is a Hungarian former football referee.He refereed two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France: Scotland v Norway at the Parc de Lescure in Bordeaux, and Chile v Cameroon at the Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes....
(1991–1998)
Iceland
- Gardar Örn Hinriksson (2005–)
- Kristinn JakobssonKristinn JakobssonKristinn Jakobsson is an Icelandic football referee. He has been a FIFA-listed referee since 1997, but did not referee his first UEFA Champions League qualifying match until August 2001, when he took charge of a second qualifying round match between Sloga Jugomagnat and Steaua Bucureşti...
(1997–) - Johannes Valgeirsson (2004–)
Indonesia
- Jajat Hidayat (1998–)
- Jimmy Napitupulu (2002–)
- Setiyono Midi Nitrorejo (2002–)
- Rosy Paulur (2011-)
- Oki Dwi Putra (2009-)
- Retu Slamet Wijaya (2011-)
Iran
- Mohammad FanaeiMohammad FanaeiMohammad Fanaei is a former Iranian association football referee. He was an assistant referee for the final of the 1994 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Italy...
(1990-2000) - Hedayat Mombini (2003– )
- Masoud MoradiMasoud MoradiMasoud Moradi is an Iranian retired football referee. Moradi has been a FIFA international referee since 2000.Moradi has been an Iran Pro League referee since 1998.Moradi has been an official in major competitions including the:...
(2001–2010) - Mohsen TorkyMohsen TorkyMohsen Torky is a Football referee in Iran who has been refing in Iran's Pro League for a few seasons and has been on the international list since 2003. He was the first Iranian referee to ref the Tehran derby after 14 years.-Referee career:...
(2003– ) - Gholamreza Jabbari (1970-1990)
- alireza faghaniAlireza FaghaniAlireza Faghani is a Football referee in Iran who has been refing in Iran's Pro League for two seasons and has been on the international list since 2009....
(2005- )
Iraq
- Ala Abdul (1997–)
- Sabah Abid (2003–)
- Samir Akool (2004–)
- Kadhum Auda Lazim (2003–)
- Fahmi Al-Qaimaqchi (1948–1966)
Ireland
- Anthony ButtimerAnthony ButtimerAnthony Buttimer is an Irish FIFA-level soccer referee from Cork. An experienced League of Ireland official, he took charge of the 2008 FAI Cup Final in the RDS, Dublin...
- Damien HancockDamien HancockDamien Hancock is a Irish soccer referee from Dublin. He has been on the National League panel since 1995, and regularly referees matches at the top level of the League of Ireland....
- Alan KellyAlan Kelly (referee)Alan Kelly is an Irish football refereeSon of Pat and grandson of Tim, both League of Ireland referees, Alan began as a professional in 2002 when he was selected to referee at the UEFA U-17 Championship 2002 where he refereed 3 group stage matches and the semi-finals between Spain and France...
(2002–) - David McKeon (2004–)
- Rob RogersRob RogersRob Rogers born 12 November 1983 is a FIFA Futsal Referee and League of Ireland referee. A notable entrant into RTÉ's Good, Bad and Ugly on their flagship League of Ireland Association Football Show MNS, for his "cheeky backheel"....
- Ian StokesIan StokesIan Stokes is an Irish FIFA-level soccer referee from Dublin. An experienced League of Ireland official, he took charge of the 2005 FAI Cup Final at Lansdowne Road, Dublin. He has also taken charge of one of the semi-finals of the 2007 Setanta Sports Cup. At international level, Stokes refereed one...
(2004–) - Stuart Templeman
Israel
- Moshe Bohbot
- Asher Cohen
- Abraham KleinAbraham Klein (referee)Abraham Klein , was an Israeli international football referee.-1970 World Cup:Klein refereed some of the most important FIFA World Cup matches between 1970 and 1982...
- Eran Frost
- Eli Hacmon
- Asaf Kenan (2003–)
- Meir Levi (2000–)
- Liran Liani
- Menashe Masiah (2009–)
- Shai Shitrit
- Eytan Tbryzy
- Liran Wachsberger
- Haim Yaacov
- Alon YefetAlon YefetAlon Yefet is an international referee who holds the distinction of being the first Israeli referee to officiate a UEFA Champions League match.-Footnotes:...
(2001–)
Italy
- Luigi AgnolinLuigi AgnolinLuigi Agnolin . Is a former football referee from Italy. He is mostly known for supervising four matches in the FIFA World Cup. One in 1986 and three in 1990. He also refereed the European Cup final in 1988.-References:...
(1978–1992) - Fabio BaldasFabio BaldasFabio Baldas . is a former football referee from Italy. He is mostly known for supervising one match in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA.-References:*...
(1986–1994) - Paolo BergamoPaolo BergamoPaolo Bergamo is an Italian former football referee, who was born on April 21, 1943. He is now better known as the former Italian Football Federation referee designator who was implicated in the 2006 Italian football scandal, and who "stepped down" from his position on July 4, 2006.-References:...
(1979–1988) - Enzo BarbarescoEnzo BarbarescoEnzo Barbaresco is a former football referee from Italy. He is known for having officiated the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
- Paolo CasarinPaolo CasarinPaolo Casarin . Is a retired football referee from Italy. He is mostly known for supervising two matches in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain-References:*...
(1978–1988) - Piero CeccariniPiero CeccariniPiero Ceccarini is a retired Italian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1996 UEFA European Football Championship in England.-References:*...
(1992–1999) - Pierluigi CollinaPierluigi CollinaPierluigi Collina is a former Italian football referee. He is still involved in football as non-paid consultant to the Italian Football Referees Association , and is a member of the UEFA Referees Committee...
(1995–2005) - Andrea De Marco (2007–)
- Massimo De SantisMassimo De SantisMassimo De Santis is an Italian football referee, who was banned until 2011 for match-fixing in the 2006 Serie A scandal. Before the allegations, De Santis was well respected and officiated many high profile Italian Serie A and international games...
(2000–2006) - Paolo Dondarini (2005–)
- Tony EvangelistaTony EvangelistaTony Evangelista is a Canadian FIFA referee and important builder to Canadian soccer.Evangelista was born in Sora, Italy, and came to Canada with his family when he was 13. He began refereeing when he was 23, and was for many years one of Canada's top referees. Tony was selected to the FIFA Panel...
- Stefano FarinaStefano FarinaStefano Farina is a retired Italian football referee.In a 27-year career, he has refereed several high-profile matches in Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, including the 2006 UEFA Super Cup in Monaco...
(2001–2007) - Sergio GonellaSergio GonellaSergio Gonella is an Italian businessman and a noted football referee. He was the first Italian appointed to referee the FIFA World Cup final, which occurred when he took charge of the 1978 final between Argentina and the Netherlands...
- Tullio LaneseTullio LaneseTullio Lanese is a former football referee from Italy. He is mostly known for supervising three matches in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. He also refereed the European Cup final in 1991....
(1985–1992) - Luciano LuciLuciano LuciLuciano Luci . He is a retired football referee from Italy. He has refereed in the Serie A since 1985. His first match was played between A.C. Milan and S.S. Lazio on 12 May. Since then, he has refereed 105 matches in the Serie A . As an assistant referee he joined UEFA in the later '80s in 25...
(1985–1994) - Domenico MessinaDomenico MessinaDomenico Messina is an Italian football referee. He has refereed in the Serie A since 1995; his first match was played between Genoa and Padova on 15 January...
(1998–2007) - Pierluigi PairettoPierluigi PairettoPierluigi Pairetto is an Italian former football referee. Among the many prestigious games he officiated were the Euro 96 final between Germany and the Czech Republic at Wembley, and the classic USA 94 second-round clash between Romania and Argentina in Pasadena.He held the position of Italian...
(1989–1998) - Nicola RizzoliNicola RizzoliNicola Rizzoli is an Italian football referee who has refereed in the Italian Serie A since 2002 and has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2007. He refereed his first UEFA Champions League qualifying match in August 2007, and took charge of his first Champions League group stage match, a 2–0...
(2007–) - Gianluca Rocchi (2008–)
- Roberto RosettiRoberto RosettiRoberto Rosetti is a former Italian football referee. He is fluent in Italian, English and French. He started refereeing in 1983, and took charge of his first match in the Italian Serie A in 1996. He received his FIFA Badge in 2002...
(2002–2010) - Paolo Tagliavento (2007–)
- Matteo TrefoloniMatteo TrefoloniMatteo Simone Trefoloni is a top Italian football referee, who has refereed many UEFA Cup matches in recent years. He became well known to Scottish football fans when he controversially sent Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor off in a UEFA Cup against Hapoel Tel Aviv played on 22 February...
(2004–)
Jamaica
- Courtney Campbell (2004–)
- Kevin Morrison (2008–)
- Peter PrendergastPeter Prendergast (referee)Peter Prendergast is a football referee from Jamaica. A FIFA referee since January 1, 1994, his first international match was USA against Ireland, on June 9, 1996...
- Kevin Thomas (2008–)
Japan
- Toru KamikawaToru Kamikawais a former Japanese football referee, debuting in Japan's professional J. League in 1996.Kamikawa was born in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture...
(1998–2007) - Hajime Matsuo (2005–)
- Yuichi NishimuraYuichi Nishimurais a Japanese football referee who has been a full international referee for FIFA.He was the only Asian referee and one of three judges selected to judge in 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana along with assistant referees Toru Sagara from Japan and Jeong Hae-Sang from South Korea. He was also a...
(2004–) - Kenji OgiyaKenji OgiyaKenji Ogiya is a Japanese association football referee who has refereed in the J-League, J. League Division 2 as well as the Polish Ekstraklasa and Polish First League. He is also an international referee, having officiated 2 international games since 2007....
(2007–) - Masayoshi OkadaMasayoshi Okadais a Japanese football referee. He refereed a first round match between England and Tunisia in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.-References:*...
(1993–2003) - Toshikazu SanoToshikazu SanoToshikazu Sano . Is a former football referee from the Asian state of Japan. He is known for having officiated the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.-References:*...
- Shizuo TakadaShizuo Takadais a former Japanese football referee. He refereed a first round match between Spain and Algeria in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He also officiated a first round match between Yugoslavia and UAE in the 1990 FIFA World Cup.-References:*...
(1984–1994) - Hiroyoshi Takayama (2004–)
- Minoru TojoMinoru Tōjōis a Japanese association football referee who currently officiates in the J-League, and Div. 2. Since 2007 he has been an international referee.-History:...
(2007–) - Masaaki TomaMasaaki Toma, born , is a professional Japanese association football referee. He has been refereeing in the J-League since 2008 and has officiated a number of international club and country matches.-History:...
(2005–)
Korea Republic
- Choi Myung-yong (2007–)
- Kim Dong-JinKim Dong-Jin (referee)Kim Dong-Jin is a South Korean football referee. He is listed in FIFA's international referee from 2005.-References:...
(2005–) - Kim Eui Soo (2007–)
- Kim Jong-hyeok (2009–)
- Kim Sang-woo (2008–)
- Young-Joo Kim
- Ko Hyung-jin (2009–)
- Lee Min Hu (2005–)
Kuwait
- Atallah Jatli Al Enezi (2005–)
- Naser Al Enezi (2001–)
- Mahammad Al Shemmari (1998–)
- Saad Mane
Kyrgyzstan
- Muzaffar Abdullaev (2005–)
- Emil Busurmankulov (2002–)
- Dmitriy Mashentsev (2004–)
Lebanon
- Andre El HaddadAndre El HaddadAndre El Haddad is a FIFA registered referee since 2007.He has officiated several international and continental competitions, most notably the controversial 2014 World Cup Qualifiers third round match between China and Singapore.- AFC Champions League :Andre El Haddad started officiating AFC...
(2007–) - Radwan Ghandour (2003–)
- Mohammad Mansour (2000–)
- Tallat Najm (1984–)
- Sarkis Demirdjian (1962-1983)
Lesotho
- Maponyane Daniel Letsie (2004–)
- Moeti Mpopo (2001–)
- Paul Phomane (1999–)
- Mohau Sentso (2000–)
- Mapoho Mapoho (2010-)
- Tsoeu Thabo (2010-)
- Tankiso Maseru (2010-)
- Kotoa Khosola (2010-)
Libya
- Jamel Ambaya (2001–)
- Yousef El-GhoulYousef El-GhoulYousef Muhammad Alghoul was a Libyan football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 World Cup in Spain, between the USSR and New Zealand in Malaga. He was, and is still, the only Libyan to referee a match in FIFA World Cup.- References :*...
- Wahid Tamuni (1999–)
- Muhammad Azzalook (2009–)
Macedonia
- Dimitar Meckarovski (2008–)
- Goran Spirkoski (2002–)
- Aleksandar Stavrev (2006–)
Malawi
- Bester Kalombo
- Patrick Kapanga (2003–)
- Verson Lwanja (2001–)
- Kalyoto Ngosi (2003–)
Malaysia
- Mohd Nafeez Abdul Wahab (2008–)
- Danny Kim Heng (2003–)
- Subkhiddin Mohd SallehSubkhiddin Mohd SallehSubkhiddin Mohd Salleh is a Malaysian football referee who currently resides in Parit Buntar. He has been refereeing in the Super League Malaysia since 1995. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2000. In 2008, Subkhiddin became a AFC Elite referee...
(2000–) - Krishnan Ramachandran (2001–)
- Rosdi Shaharul (2004–)
Mali
- Koman CoulibalyKoman CoulibalyKoman Coulibaly is a Malian football referee. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 1999, and officiated his first international match on April 19, 2000, between Mali and Burkina Faso. Coulibaly is one of Mali's most experienced officials, having been selected for five Africa Cup...
(1999–) - Ousmane Karembe (2005–)
- Sidi Bekaye Magassa
- Boubacar Sidibé (2009–)
- Ousmane Sidibé (2006–)
Mauritania
- Lemghaifry Ould Ali (2005–)
- Mohamed Bourge (2002–)
- Mohamed Hamada (2008–)
- Mohamed Ould Lemghambodj (1998–)
Mauritius
- Edwin Picon-AckongEdwin Picon-AckongEdwin Picon-Ackong is a retired Mauritian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.-References:*...
- Lim Kee ChongLim Kee ChongAn Yan Lim Kee Chong is a retired Mauritian association football referee. He is mostly known for supervising two matches in the FIFA World Cup - one in 1994 and one in 1998. He was suspended following the 1998 World Cup.-References:...
- Seethiah Ram (2005–)
- Dharmanand Roopnah (2002–)
- Rajindraparsad SeechurnRajindraparsad SeechurnRajindraparsad Seechurn is a football referee from Mauritius. He started his career in 1996 and reached the first grade for referees in 2001. He has also taken charge of matches for the African Federation and since 2003 he has been an international judge. In 2010 he was elected to be a referee for...
(2004–)
Mexico
- Benito ArchundiaBenito ArchundiaBenito Armando Archundia Téllez is a retired Mexican football referee. He is known in Mexico as Armando Archundia, but appears as Benito Archundia in FIFA records. He has been a professional referee since 1985 and has had his FIFA referee permission since 1993...
(1993–2010) - German Arredondo (2001–2010)
- Arturo Brizio CarterArturo Brizio CarterArturo Brizio Carter . Is a former football referee from Mexico. He is mostly known for supervising 6 matches in the FIFA World Cup. Three in both 1994 and 1998. He gave seven expulsions and 29 yellow cards in those six matches.-External links:*...
- Edgardo CodesalEdgardo CodesalEdgardo Codesal Méndez is an Uruguayan-Mexican football referee, best known for supervising the final match of the 1990 World Cup held in Italy.-Career:...
- Hugo León Guajardo (2004–2010)
- Mauricio Morales (2004–)
- Antonio Márquez RamírezAntonio Márquez RamírezAntonio Márquez Ramírez is a retired Mexican football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He was one of the top Mexican referees of his time...
- Marco Rodríguez (1999–)
- Roberto Garcia Orozco (2007-)
- Paul Enrique Delgadillo (2008-)
- Francisco ChaconFrancisco ChacónFrancisco Chacon , is a Mexican soccer official qualified by FIFA to officiate international matches.-Officiating in domestic leagues:...
(2009-) - Ricardo ArellanoRicardo ArellanoRicardo Arellano NievesRicardo Arellano Nieves is a Mexican football referee who became professional in 2003.His debut at the Primera Division de Mexico was in 2007....
(2010–) - Jose Alfredo PeñálozaJose Alfredo PeñálozaJose Alfredo Penaloza, in Mexico City, Mexico is one of five Mexican football referees who have been born and raised in the capitol of the Mexican republic. He has been a football professional referee since 2001.-Refereeing debut:...
(2010–) - Jaime Herrera Garduno (2011)
- Jorge Eduardo Gasso Flores (2011-)
- Jesus Fabricio Morales (2011-)
Morocco
- Said BelqolaSaid BelqolaSaid Belqola was a football referee from Morocco, best known for officiating the 1998 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and France, being the first African referee to officiate a World Cup final....
- Abdellah El Achiri (2000–)
- Bouchaib El Ahrach (2008–)
- Khalid Ennouni (2008–)
- Mohamed GuezzazMohamed GuezzazMohamed Guezzaz is a retired football referee from Morocco, best known for supervising match Spain–Slovenia during the 2002 FIFA World Cup.-References:*...
(1997–) - Khalid Ramsis (2008–)
- Khalil Rouaissi (2002–)
- Said Tahri (2001–)
Netherlands
- John BlankensteinJohn BlankensteinJohn Blankenstein was a Dutch soccer referee. He was notable for being one of the first homosexual athletes to come out in the Netherlands....
(1985–1995) - Kevin BlomKevin BlomKevin Blom is a Dutch football referee, who officiates for FIFA and UEFA. He has refereed in the Eerste Divisie, the Eredivisie and the UEFA Champions League. His home town is Alphen aan den Rijn....
(2005–) - Ruud Bossen (2001–2007)
- Eric BraamhaarEric BraamhaarFrederikus Johannes Braamhaar is a Dutch football referee. He lives in Enter in the province of Overijssel....
(2002–) - Charles CorverCharles CorverCharles George Reinier Corver is a former Dutch football referee.He was decorated twice by the Queen and the football association ....
- Ben HaverkortBen HaverkortBen Haverkort is a Dutch former football player and referee. He played professional football in the Dutch second division before taking up refereeing, officiating in the Dutch first division and international football.-Playing career:...
- Leo HornLeo HornLeopold Sylvain Horn was an international football referee, newspaper columnist and textile manufacturer from the Netherlands.-Second World War:...
- Jack van Hulten (
- Dick JolDick JolDick Jol is a football referee from the Netherlands, best known for supervising three matches during the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium and the Netherlands. He also was the referee of the 2000 FIFA Club World Championship final between Corinthians and Vasco da Gama...
(1993–2001) - Jan Keizer
- Björn KuipersBjörn KuipersBjörn Kuipers is a Dutch football referee in the Eredivisie.Kuipers is also in addition to national and international referee whistled include finals in the European Under 17 in 2006 and matches in the UEFA Cup, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League. Kuipers is on the A-list for football...
(2006–) - Richard Liesveld (2008–)
- Roelof Luinge (1992–2000)
- Bas Nijhuis (2007–)
- René TemminkRené TemminkRené Temmink is a former Dutch football referee. With his 203 cm he was one of the tallest referees on the football pitches....
(2001–2006) - Pol Van Boekel (2008–)
- Mario van der EndeMario van der EndeMario van der Ende Mario van der Ende Mario van der Ende (born March 28, 1956 in Den Haag, Zuid-Holland. His hometown is Naarden.Mario van der ende is a retired football referee and coordinator from the Netherlands. He is mostly known for supervising five matches in the FIFA World Cup, three in...
(1990–2002) - Dick van Egmond (1997–2007)
- Tom van Sichem
- Pieter VinkPieter VinkPieter Vink is a Dutch football referee, who also officiates for FIFA and UEFA. He was the first referee to take charge of a match at the "New Wembley Stadium" in 2007. His other occupation was as a police officer, eventually giving this up to become a full-time referee...
(2004–) - Jan WegereefJan WegereefJan Willem Wegereef is a top-level Dutch football referee, living in Hellevoetsluis. He refereed one match at the 2002 World Cup and has officiated a total of 12 UEFA Champions League matches ....
(1995–2007)
New Zealand
- Ross Anderson (Assistant Referee 1992-1993)
- John Berry (Assistant Referee ca.1997-1998)
- Brent Best (Assistant Referee 2004-)
- Linda Black (ca.1997)
- Jamie Cross (2010-)
- Neil Fox (ca.1997-1999)
- Ron Gallon (1990-1991)
- Bruce Grimshaw (ca.1997-2000)
- Ron Harries
- Michael HesterMichael HesterMichael Hester , is a New Zealand association football referee in the A-League. Holder of a FIFA international license, he has participated at the highest level, officiating at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.-Biography:...
(2007–2011) - Jan Hintz (Assistant Referee 2008-)
- Ian Hiscox (Assistant Referee ca.1997, 1999)
- Anna-Marie Keighley (2010-)
- Glen Lochrie (Assistant Referee 2008-)
- Ewen McDonald (Assistant Referee ca.1997-1999)
- Darrin Mitchell (Assistant Referee 2004-2006)
- Kevin Moffat (Assistant Referee 1997-1999)
- Peter O'LearyPeter O'LearyPeter O'Leary is a New Zealand Association football referee, previously of Wellington but now residing and working in Whangarei. He operates in the Australian A-League and the New Zealand Football Championship, and his other occupation is as a secondary school biology teacher.-Career:He first took...
(2003–) - Alan Pedley (Assistant Referee ca.1997-1999)
- Howard Potter (1996-1997, Assistant Referee 1992-1994)
- Brian Precious (ca.1997-1999)
- Steven Ray (Assistant Referee 1992-1998)
- Derek Rugg (ca.1997-1999)
- Mark Rule (Assistant Referee 2008-)
- Paul Smith (Assistant Referee ca.1997-2002)
- Wayne Stapley (Assistant Referee 1997-2004)
- Jacqueline Stephenson (Assistant Referee 2007-)
- Barry Tasker
- Nicholas van der Salm (Assistant Referee 2011-)
- Ken Wallace
- David Watkins (Assistant Referee ca. 1999)
- Tim Willink (Assistant Referee ca.1997)
Northern Ireland
- Mark CourtneyMark CourtneyMark Vincent Courtney is an English former motorcycle speedway rider who rode in the British League for several teams between 1978 and his retirement in 1993...
(2002–) - David Malcolm (1999–)
- Adrian McCourt (2003–2009)
- Raymond Crangle (2009–)
- Alan BlackAlan BlackAlan Black is a former basketball player and basketball coach in the Australian National Basketball League. Black's last coaching appointment was the head coach of the Cairns Taipans....
(?-) - Malcolm Moffatt
- Alan SnoddyAlan SnoddyAlan Snoddy is a retired Northern Irish football referee, known for having refereed two matches in the FIFA World Cup: one in 1986 and one in 1990. At the 1986 World Cup Snoddy was appointed to referee the game between Morocco and Portugal in Guadalajara which ended 2-0 to Morocco...
Norway
- Øyvind AlapnesØyvind AlapnesØyvind Alapnes is a Norwegian football referee. He is a member of Finnsnes IL. Alapnes is an association referee, and officials regularly in the Norwegian Premier League...
- Kjell AlsethKjell AlsethKjell Alseth is a Norwegian Football referee. He represents Stjørdals/Blink. Alseth debuted as referee in Tippeligaen 18 August 1996 in Skeid's 3-1 victory against Stabæk. He has Kjell Alseth (born 15 August 1960 in Stjørdal) is a Norwegian Football referee. He represents Stjørdals/Blink. Alseth...
(1998–2004) - Espen BerntsenEspen BerntsenEspen Berntsen is a Norwegian football referee from Vang outside of the Norwegian municipality of Hamar. He debuted as a referee in 1990, Tippeligaen-official in 1997 and became a FIFA-official in 2002. Berntsen represents Vang Fotballag and has in addition to the domestic league officialed many...
(2002– ) - Ole Hermann BorganOle Hermann BorganOle Hermann Borgan is a Norwegian football assistant referee. He has a great amount of experience and after having been appointed by UEFA on New Year's Day 1996, he has run the line for many European matches and international competitions including UEFA Euro 2004 in Portugal.Internationally he...
- Jonny Ditlefsen (1993–94, 1998–00)
- Terje HaugeTerje HaugeTerje Hauge is a Norwegian football referee from the club Olsvik IL.-Refereeing career:Since he made his debut in 1990, Hauge has refereed 232 matches in the Tippeligaen. He has been an authorised FIFA referee since 1993...
(1993– ) - Arvid Holmlund (1988– )
- Svein Oddvar MoenSvein Oddvar MoenSvein Oddvar Moen is a Norwegian football referee. He took up refereeing in 1995, and made his debut in the Norwegian Premier League in 2003. He represents SK Haugar....
(2005– ) - Tom Henning ØvrebøTom Henning ØvrebøTom Henning Øvrebø is a Norwegian football referee. Born in Oslo, Øvrebø is a former UEFA Elite referee, who has refereed matches in the UEFA Cup and UEFA Champions League...
(1994– ) - Roy Helge OlsenRoy Helge OlsenRoy Helge Olsen is a Norwegian football referee from Trondheim, representing Flekkerøy IL from Kristiansand. He started as a referee in 1979 and was a referee in FIFA from 1992 to 2002. He has refereed over 30 national matches at different age groups, both men and women, in addition to 28 matches...
(1992–2002) - Rune PedersenRune PedersenRune Pedersen is a former football referee, representing SK Sprint-Jeløy. He was regarded as the best match official in Norway during the 1990s, and won the Kniksen award for "Referee of the year" 10 times between 1990 and 2000. Only Roy Helge Olsen stood in the way of Pedersen winning the award...
(1987–2001) - Brage SandmoenBrage SandmoenBrage Sandmoen is a Norwegian football referee. He debuted in the Norwegian Premier League in 2001, He represents Kjelsås IL. Sandmoen refereed the Norwegian cup final in 2005 between Molde and Lillestrøm....
(2003–2008) - Tommy SkjervenTommy SkjervenTommy Skjerven is a Norwegian football referee from Kaupanger. He debuted as a referee in 1984, and has been a FIFA referee since 2001. Skjerven represents Kaupanger IL. Skjerven was the main referee in the cup final between Odd Grenland and Vålerenga in 2002. His day job is working for in...
(2001– ) - Per Ivar StabergPer Ivar StabergPer Ivar Staberg is a Norwegian Football referee. Staberg officials for Harstad and has since 1995 officialed 141 matches in the Norwegian Premier League he became authorised as FIFA-referee in 2003....
(2003–2007)
Oman
- Mahmood Al Ghatrifi (2002–)
- Abdullah Al HilaliAbdullah Al HilaliAbdullah Al Hilali is an association football referee for FIFA, and the Asian Football Confederation from Oman. He has performed at many international football competitions since 2002 including the 2008 Summer Olympics, the AFC Champions League 2009 and the World Cup 2010 qualifiers.A former...
(2002–) - Khamis Al Shammaki (2003–)
Pakistan
- Naseer Ahmed ranaRefereeRefereeA referee is the person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport...
(2000–) - Muhammad Asuf Bin YounasRefereeRefereeA referee is the person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport...
(2005–) - Shaid Rasheed RefereeRefereeA referee is the person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport...
(2006–) - Waheed MuradWaheed MuradWaheed Murad was a legendary Pakistani film actor, producer and script writer. Waheed is considered to be one of the most famous and influential actors of subcontinent. Born in Sialkot, Pakistan, he was the only child of well-off film distributor Mr. Nisar Murad. He got early education from...
Assistant Referee(2002–) - Shahid Hussaun Assistant Referee (2009–)
- Afzaal Ahmed RefereeRefereeA referee is the person of authority, in a variety of sports, who is responsible for presiding over the game from a neutral point of view and making on the fly decisions that enforce the rules of the sport...
(2007–)
Palestine
- Mahmoud Al Jaish (2001–)
- Anas Eid (2003–)
- Ibrahim Gharouf (2006–)
- Michael Hanania (2003–)
Paraguay
- Carlos AmarillaCarlos AmarillaCarlos Arecio Amarilla Demarqui is a football referee from Paraguay. Amarilla has been a referee since 1997 and his first international game was between Uruguay and Ecuador...
(1997– ) - Ubaldo AquinoUbaldo AquinoUbaldo Aquino Valenzano is a football referee from Paraguay, best known for supervising two matches during the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea and Japan.-Notes:...
(1994–2003) - Antonio Javier Arias Alvarenga (2005–)
- Epifanio GonzálezEpifanio GonzálezEpifanio González Chaves is a former Paraguayan football referee. He is known for supervising two matches in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. Famous footballer Gabriel González is his brother.-References:*...
(1994–2003) - Gabriel GonzálezGabriel González (referee)Efrain Gabriel González Roa is a retired Paraguayan football referee. He is known for having refereed in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.- References :*...
- Carlos MacielCarlos MacielCarlos Maciel is a former Paraguayan football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-References:*...
- Héctor OrtízHéctor Ortíz (referee)Héctor Ortiz is a retired Paraguayan football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain.-References:*...
- Carlos TorresCarlos Torres (referee)Carlos Manuel Torres is a football referee from Paraguay. He is known for having officiated the football tournament at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.Torres also refereed in the 2007 Copa America.-References:*...
(1998–)
Peru
- Víctor Hugo Carrillo (2005–)
- Manuel Garay (2002–)
- Gilberto Hidalgo
- Enrique Labo RevoredoEnrique Labo RevoredoEnrique Labo Revoredo is a retired Peruvian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match at the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. Labo also refereed at the 1980 Summer Olympics.-References:*...
- Héctor Pacheco (2002–)
- Víctor Hugo RiveraVíctor Hugo RiveraVíctor Hugo Rivera Chávez is a Peruvian football referee. He has been a referee for Peruvian Primera División since 1997 and earned his FIFA badge in 2001. Rivera is a university professor by profession.-External links:*...
(2001–) - Percy Rojas (2006–)
- Alberto Tejada NoriegaAlberto Tejada NoriegaAlberto Tejada Noriega is the incumbent Peruvian Minister of Health. He was also a urologist and later a football referee.-Football career:He refereed three matches in the FIFA World Cup, two in 1994 and one in 1998....
- Arturo Yamazaki (later naturalized MexicanMexicoThe United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
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Poland
- Grzegorz GilewskiGrzegorz GilewskiGrzegorz Gilewski is a Polish football referee.On 9 November 2008 Gilewski was detained by CBA in an investigation related to match-fixing in Polish football. He was charged the next day with three crimes: match-fixing, accepting bribes worth 120,000 PLN Grzegorz Gilewski (born February 24, 1973...
(2001– ) - Jacek Granat (1994–2008)
- Alojzy Jarguz
- Michał Listkiewicz (1983–1996)
- Robert Malek (2001–)
- Marek Mikolajewski (2004–)
- Tomasz Mikulski (1995–)
Portugal
- Lucílio BatistaLucílio BatistaLucílio Cardoso Cortez Batista is a retired Portuguese football referee.A bank teller by profession, Batista started refereeing Portuguese first division matches in the mid-90s. Amongst his many games in the national territory, he was in charge for the controversial League Cup final between Lisbon...
(1996–) - Olegário BenquerençaOlegário BenquerençaOlegário Manuel Bartolo Faustino Benquerença is a Portuguese football referee. As of 11 March 2009, he has refereed 11 matches in the Champions League and 11 matches in the UEFA Cup . He also refereed in qualifiers for 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008, and 2010 FIFA World Cup...
(2001–) - Paulo Costa (1999–)
- João Ferreira (2003–)
- Antonio GarridoAntónio Garrido (referee)António José da Silva Garrido is a former Portuguese football referee.He is known for having refereed three matches in the FIFA World Cup, two in the 1978 and one in the 1982, the match for the 3rd and the 4th place. He also refereed one match in the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship in...
- Duarte Nuno Pereira Gomes (2002–)
- Bruno Paixão (2004–)
- Vítor Melo PereiraVítor Melo PereiraVítor Manuel Melo Pereira is a retired football referee from Portugal, best known for supervising four matches at the FIFA World Cup: two in 1998 and 2002.-References:*...
- Pedro ProençaPedro ProençaPedro Proença Oliveira Alves Garcia is a Portuguese football referee.Born in Lisbon, Proença has refereed in the Portuguese Liga since 1998, and he was promoted to the FIFA international referees list in 2003...
(2003–) - Carlos Miguel Taborda Xistra (2005–)
- Carlos Silva ValenteCarlos Silva ValenteCarlos Alberto Silva Valente is a retired Portuguese football referee. He is known for having refereed three matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in the 1986 and two in the 1990.-References:*...
- Rui Costa
Romania
- Cristian Balaj (2003–)
- Augustus Constantin (2002–)
- Sorin Corpodean (1997–)
- Alexandru Deaconu (2005–)
- Ioan IgnaIoan IgnaIoan Igna is a retired Romanian football referee. He is known for having refereed two matches in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, including the quarterfinal epic match between Brazil and France, when he made a controversial call when in the penalty shootout he ruled a goal when Bruno Bellone's...
- Nicolae RaineaNicolae RaineaNicolae Rainea is a retired Romanian football referee, mostly known for have refereed five matches in the FIFA World Cup: one in 1974, two in 1978 and two in 1982. He also refereed two matches in the 1980 UEFA European Football Championship in Italy and supervised the European Cup final in...
(1967–1984) - Alexandru Tudor (2001–)
Russia
- Yuri BaskakovYuri BaskakovYuri Valeryevich Baskakov is a Russian football referee. He referees games in Champions League and the Russian Premier League.He controversially oversaw the Champions League quarter-final in 2007 between Bayern Munich and AC Milan over the objections of the German club , who believed that they had...
(1998–) - Valeri ButenkoValeri ButenkoValeri Pavlovich Butenko is a retired Russian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.-References:*...
- Igor EgorovIgor EgorovIgor Vyacheslavovich Egorov is a Russian football referee and a former player . He has been a FIFA international referee since 2003. He lives in Nizhny Novgorod and is a businessman. He was named best Russian referee by the Sport Express newspaper in 2006 and 2007...
(2003–) - Aleksandr GvardisAleksandr GvardisAleksandr Petrovich Gvardis is a Russian football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2003. He lives in Kaliningrad and is a businessman. He has refereed games in the qualification rounds for the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup....
(2003–) - Nikolai Ivanov (2000–2010)
- Valentin IvanovValentin Valentinovich IvanovValentin Valentinovich Ivanov is a Russian international football referee and a former player. The son of two Olympic champions of 1956, Valentin Ivanov and Lidiya Ivanova, he lives in Moscow where he works as a teacher....
(1997– ) - Almir KayumovAlmir KayumovAlmir Izmailovich Kayumov is a Russian football referee and a former Soviet and Russian football player who played defense.His previous clubs were FC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk, FC Lada Togliatti, Spartak Moscow, Rotor Volgograd, SKA Rostov-on-Don, Daewoo Royals in South Korea, and Kuopion Palloseura...
- Nikolay LatyshevNikolay LatyshevNikolay Gavrilovich Latyshev was the referee in the 1962 FIFA World Cup Final staged in Santiago between Brazil and Czechoslovakia.He was the first FIFA referee from the Soviet Union , as well as the first Soviet to be appointed to officiate in a World Cup final.Prior to the referee career,...
- Maksim LayushkinMaksim LayushkinMaksim Viktorovich Layushkin is a Russian professional football referee and a former player. As a player, he made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1989 for FC Dynamo-2 Moscow.-References:...
- Nikolai LevnikovNikolai LevnikovNikolai Vladislavovich Levnikov is a retired Russian football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He also refereed one match in the 1996 UEFA European Football Championship in England. He refereed two matches in the 1997 FIFA Confederations Cup...
(1990–2001) - Alexey SpirinAlexey SpirinAlexey Nikolayevich Spirin is a former association football referee from Russia. He is mostly known for supervising one match in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-References:...
- Miroslav StuparMiroslav StuparMyroslav Ivanovych Stupar is a former Soviet and Ukrainian football referee.He is best remembered for his officiating of the 1982 World Cup game between France and Kuwait in Valladolid in Spain. France were leading 3-1 when their midfielder Alain Giresse broke through to score a fourth goal...
- Stanislav SukhinaStanislav SukhinaStanislav Valeryevich Sukhina is a Russian football referee and a former player. As a player, he played in the lower leagues for FC Avangard Kolomna , FC Saturn Ramenskoye and FC Gigant Voskresensk . He has been a FIFA international referee since 2003. He lives in Malakhovka and works as a...
(2003–) - Igor ZakharovIgor ZakharovIgor Nikolayevich Zakharov is a Russian professional football referee and a former player. As a player, he made his professional debut in the Soviet Second League in 1984 for FC Zorkiy Krasnogorsk....
(2005–2008)
Rwanda
- Janvier Buregeya (2003–)
- Michel Gasingwa (1997–)
- Issa Kagabo (2002–)
- Hudu Munyemana (2001–)
Saint Lucia
- Gilles Arthur (1997–)
- Francis Fanus (1997–)
- John George (2001–)
Saudi Arabia
- Abdulrahman Al Amri (2003–)
- Khalil Al Ghamdi (2003–)
- Abdulrahman Al Harbi (2005–)
- Mamdouh Al Mirdasi (2003–)
- Mohammed Al-Sharif
- Fallaj Al-ShanarFallaj Al-ShanarFallaj Khuzam Al-Shanar is a retired Saudi football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.-References:*...
- Daffer Al Shehri (2004–)
- Abdul Rahman Al-ZeidAbdul Rahman Al-ZeidAbdul Rahman Al-Zeid is a retired Saudi football referee. He is known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France....
- Yousef Al-Aqeely
- Abdulaziz Al-Dakhil
- Omer Al MehannahOmer Al MehannahOmer Saleh Al Mehannah is a football referee from the Asian state of Saudi Arabia. He is known for having officiated the football tournament in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, USA.-References:*...
- Mujib Al-Dosari
- Ibrahim Al-Omar
- Nasser Al-Hamdan
- Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiman
Scotland
- Iain BrinesIain BrinesIain Robertson Brines is a Scottish football referee in the Scottish Premier League. Brines has been a referee since 1989 and has been a FIFA-listed referee since 2003.-Controversy:...
(2003–2009) - Steve ConroySteve Conroy (referee)Dr. Steve Conroy is a Scottish football referee.-Refereeing career:Conroy became a referee in 1993 and was admitted to the SFA list five years later. He is a regular referee in the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League.On 10 March 2007, Conroy was the official for a SPL match...
- Kenny Clark (1993–2006)
- Martin Clark
- William CollumWilliam Collum (referee)William "Willie" Collum is a Scottish football referee.-Career:Collum has refereed international matches, the 2008 Under-19 European Championship final and in the UEFA Cup. He is also a regular referee of Scottish Premier League matches. Collum officiated his first Scottish Football League match...
(2006–) - Steve ConroySteve Conroy (referee)Dr. Steve Conroy is a Scottish football referee.-Refereeing career:Conroy became a referee in 1993 and was admitted to the SFA list five years later. He is a regular referee in the Scottish Premier League and the Scottish Football League.On 10 March 2007, Conroy was the official for a SPL match...
- Peter CraigmylePeter CraigmylePeter Craigmyle was a Scottish football referee.Craigmyle was born in Oldmeldrum, Scotland, the son of Peter William Craigmyle and Isabella Barclay Craigmyle, nee McWilliam....
- Bill Crombie
- Hugh DallasHugh DallasHugh Dallas MBE is a Scottish former football referee. He officiated at two FIFA World Cup tournaments, in 1998 and 2002; he was appointed fourth official for the 2002 FIFA World Cup Final...
(1993–2002) - Stuart DougalStuart DougalStuart Dougal is a retired Scottish football referee who was on the FIFA international list. He refereed the Scottish Cup final in 2004 and 2008. As part of a normal refereeing career, Dougal courted controversy, including receiving a fine for bad language towards Christian Nerlinger of Rangers.On...
(1996–2007) - Alan FreelandAlan FreelandAlan Freeland is a former Scottish football referee. Freeland officiated in the Scottish Premier League and was formerly on the FIFA International list of referees....
- Dougie Hope
- Kenny HopeKenny HopeKenneth J. "Kenny" Hope is a former football referee from Scotland. He is known for have officiated the 1988 Summer Olympics in SeoulHe is referenced in Willie Miller's autobiography, The Don, as being the best referee who ever lived....
- Craig Mackay
- Eric Martindale
- Jim McCluskey
- Mike McCurryMike McCurry (referee)Michael McCurry is best known as a football referee from Scotland. He is, however, also a Baptist Associate Pastor at the Mosspark Baptist Church in Glasgow and he was previously a Chartered Accountant. He refereed the 2004 Scottish League Cup Final. McCurry considers his refereeing to be a hobby...
(1996–2004) - Dougie McDonaldDougie McDonaldDouglas "Dougie" McDonald was a Scottish football Category I referee from 1997 until his retirement in 2010.McDonald refereed two Scottish Cup Finals, the 2006 match between Hearts and Gretna, and the 2010 match between Dundee United and Ross County...
(2000– ) - Brian McGinlayBrian McGinlayBrian McGinlay is a retired football referee from Scotland, who officiated in 98 European club competition and international matches....
(1977–1990) - Leslie MottramLeslie MottramLeslie "Les" William Mottram is a retired football referee from Scotland best known for supervising two matches in the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA.Mottram turned to refereeing after a brief professional playing career at Airdrie....
(1991–1996) - Calum MurrayCalum MurrayCalum Murray is a Scottish football referee.Murray started as a referee in 1991 and was admitted to the senior list six years later. He became a FIFA grade referee in 2005. During his career Murray has been in charge of Edinburgh and Old Firm derbies, and has had over thirty international...
(2005–2009) - Charlie RichmondCharlie Richmond (referee)Charlie Richmond is a Scottish football referee. Currently refereeing in the Scottish Premier League, Richmond is also on the FIFA list of international referees, having officiated at the level since 2003. He has also refereed in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Cup, and is an engineer by...
(2003–2009) - John Rowbotham
- Sandy Roy
- George SmithGeorge Smith (referee)George Smith is a Scottish retired football referee. He is best known for refereeing at the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy, where he officiated the game between Austria and Czechoslovakia, handing out seven yellow cards in what was a rough game.Smith took charge of the 1980 , 1988 and 1990...
- David Syme
- Bobby Tait
- Craig ThomsonCraig Thomson (referee)Craig Alexander Thomson is a Scottish football referee, who has been a match official since 1988. He originates from Paisley, Renfrewshire.-Career:...
(2003–) - Louis Thow
- Mike TumiltyMike TumiltyMichael "Mike" Tumilty is an football referee, officiating in the Scottish Premier League. England-born Tumilty has been a referee since November 1987 and has been a Category I referee since 2003....
- John UnderhillJohn R. UnderhillJohn R. Underhill is Professor of Stratigraphy in the Grant Institute of Earth Sciences in the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and Associate Professor in the Institute of Petroleum Engineering, Heriot-Watt University...
- Bob Valentine
- Andrew Waddell
- Scott Wilson
- Brian WinterBrian WinterBrian Winter is a Scottish football referee.In September 2010 he was in the news after failing to send off Steven Anderson despite showing two yellow cards to the player in the space of 12 minutes. Winter had to be talked out of quitting as a referee after the incident.-External links:*...
- Tiny WhartonTiny WhartonTom "Tiny" Wharton OBE was a Scottish football referee in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Universally and ironically known as Tiny, due to his colossal 6'4" frame, he was one of the most iconic and respected officials of his generation.An engineer by profession, Wharton took up refereeing at the age of 21...
- William CollumWilliam Collum (referee)William "Willie" Collum is a Scottish football referee.-Career:Collum has refereed international matches, the 2008 Under-19 European Championship final and in the UEFA Cup. He is also a regular referee of Scottish Premier League matches. Collum officiated his first Scottish Football League match...
- Willie Young
Serbia
- Zoran PetrovićZoran PetrovicZoran Petrović is a retired Serbian football referee.He is known for having refereed four matches in the FIFA World Cup, two in the 1986 World Cup and two in 1990 World Cup.-External sources:...
- Vlado Glodović (2010-)
- Boško Jovanetić (2008-)
- Milorad Mazić (2009-)
- Dragomir StankovićDragomir StankovicDragomir Stankovic is a Serbian football referee who officiates in the Serbian Superliga and is on the FIFA list. He has also refereed in the UEFA Cup.-References:...
(2007-)
Seychelles
- Jacques André (2005–)
- Jourdan Benstrong (2003–)
- Jean-Claude Labrosse (2001–)
- Eddy MailletEddy MailletEddy Allen Maillet is a Seychellois football referee. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2001.He was selected as a referee for the 2004 African Cup of Nations in Tunisia, the 2006 African Cup of Nations in Egypt, 2007 AFC Asian Cup, the 2008 African Cup of Nations in Ghana,...
(2001–)
Sierra Leone
- Ahmed Bangura (2008–)
- Ahmed Nasser (2007–)
- Edward Parkinson (1996–)
- Rashid Sanusie (1999–)
Singapore
- Abdul Malik Bashir (2002–)
- Abas DaudAbas DaudAbas Daud is a FIFA registered referee since 2006. He has officiated numerous matches in both the international and S.League matches.- References:...
(2006–) - S Kumar (2007–)
- Shamsul MaidinShamsul MaidinShamsul Maidin is an association football referee from Singapore.A physiotherapist by profession, Shamsul gave up his practice to become a full time member of the Football Association of Singapore in his role as referee's executive...
(1996–2007) - Pandian Palaniyandi (2007–)
Slovakia
- Vladimír Hriňák (1993– )
- Ľuboš MicheľLuboš MichelĽuboš Micheľ is a former top-level Slovak football referee.Micheľ became a FIFA referee at the age of 25. One big milestone in his career was refereeing the 2003 UEFA Cup Final between Porto and Celtic...
(1993–2008) - Pavel Olsiak (2005–)
- Anton Stredak (1995–2004)
Slovenia
- Darko Čeferin (2000–)
- Matej Jug (2007–)
- Robert Kranjc (2002–)
- Damir SkominaDamir SkominaDamir Skomina is a UEFA football referee from Slovenia.Skomina was the fourth referee at several UEFA Euro 2008 matches. At the tournament at the 2008 Summer Olympics he was a referee at the quarterfinal match.- References :...
(2003–)
Solomon Islands
- Christopher Lengeta (2007–)
- Andrew Moli (2003–)
- John Saohu (2008–)
- Nelson Sogo (2002–)
South Africa
- Daniel BennettDaniel Bennett (referee)Daniel Frazer Bennett is an English-South African football referee. He was voted PSL Referee of the Season in 2000–01 and 2010-11 and is an international referee since 2003....
(2003–) - Jerome DamonJerome DamonJerome Damon is a South African football referee.An international referee since 2000, Damon was on stand-by for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was a referee at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.He was preselected as a...
(2000–) - Ian McLeodIan McLeod (referee)Ian McLeod is a retired South African football referee. His other occupation is as a headmaster in school teaching.-Career:He became a FIFA referee in 1993...
- Jonas Nhlapo (2004–)
Spain
- Ramón Azon Roma (1950 World Cup)
- Augusto Lamo CastilloAugusto Lamo CastilloAugusto Lamo Castillo was a retired Spanish football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup on his home soil in Spain. He also refereed one match in the 1984 UEFA European Football Championship in France-References:*...
- Francisco Bru Sanz
- Manuel Díaz VegaManuel Díaz VegaManuel Díaz Vega is a Spanish retired football referee. He officiated one match in both the 1994 FIFA World Cup and the 1996 UEFA European Football Championship. He also refereed the Champions League final in 1996 between Juventus and Ajax.-References:*...
- Pedro EscartínPedro EscartínPedro Escartín Morán was a Spanish football player, referee, coach, journalist and author.He was an international referee from 1928 to 1948, and a member of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for 27 years. He also went on to manage the Spain national football team in two different tenures...
- David Fernández Borbalán (2010– )
- José García ArandaJosé García ArandaJosé María García-Aranda Encinar is a retired football referee from Spain, best known for supervising three matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France. He also led two matches at the 2000 UEFA European Football Championship held in Belgium and Holland...
(1991–2000) - Eduardo Iturralde GonzálezEduardo Iturralde GonzálezEduardo Iturralde González is a Spanish football referee.He frequently referees European matches in the Europa League and Champions League...
(1998–) - Antonio López NietoAntonio López NietoAntonio Jesús López Nieto is a Spanish football referee, who has officiated at one FIFA World Cup and during the UEFA Champions League....
- Luis Medina CantalejoLuis Medina CantalejoLuis Medina Cantalejo is a retired Spanish football referee.Professionally, Medina Cantalejo is a sports assessor who lives in Tomares, west of Seville. He was one of the few officials allowed to officiate the domestic clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona...
(2002– ) - Manuel Mejuto GonzálezManuel Mejuto GonzálezManuel Enrique Mejuto González is a former Spanish football referee. He is known for refereeing two matches in the Euro 2004 in Portugal...
(1999– ) - Carlos PadrósCarlos PadrósCarlos Padrós Rubió, also known as Carles Padrós Rubió was a Spanish football pioneer and club President of Real Madrid....
- Alfonso Pérez BurrullAlfonso Pérez BurrullAlfonso Pérez Burrull is a Spanish association football Referee who currently officiates in the La Liga. He has been officiating since 1997, and made his international debut in 2009.-History:...
(2002–) - Emilio Soriano AladrénEmilio Soriano AladrenEmilio Soriano Aladrén is a retired Spanish football referee. He officialed one match in the 1990 FIFA World Cup. He also officialed two matches in the UEFA European Football Championship, one in the 1988 and one in the 1992.-References:...
- Alberto Undiano MallencoAlberto Undiano MallencoAlberto Undiano Mallenco is a Spanish football referee who currently resides in Ansoáin. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2004. Undiano is also a part-time sociologist.- Career :...
(2004–) - Victoriano Sánchez Arminio
Sudan
- Badr Abdel GadirBadr AbdelgadirBadr Abdelgadir is a Sudanese football referee. He has been officiating internationally since 2004.-References:*...
(2004–) - Khalid Abdel Rahman (2001–)
- Ahmed El Nigomi (2004–)
- Sabit Rassas (2002–)
Suriname
- Jerry Budel (2002–)
- Henry Kia (1999–)
- Antonius Pinas (1996–)
- Enrico WijngaardeEnrico WijngaardeEnrico Wijngaarde is a Surinamese football referee who currently resides in Paramaribo. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2002....
(2002–)
Swaziland
- Gilbert Dlamini (2002–)
- Mbongseni Fakudze (2002–)
- Simanga Nhleko (2002–)
Sweden
- Ivan EklindIvan EklindIvan Henning Hjalmar Eklind was a football referee from Sweden famous for refereeing the controversial 1934 FIFA World Cup Final between Italy and Czechoslovakia in Rome.-Rene Mercet:...
- Jonas ErikssonJonas Eriksson (referee)Jonas Eriksson is a Swedish football referee. Eriksson currently resides in Sigtuna. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2002. He became a professional referee in 1994 and has been an Allsvenskan referee since 2000...
(2002– ) - Erik FredrikssonErik FredrikssonErik Fredriksson is a former Swedish football referee. He officiated four World Cup games: Yugoslavia v Northern Ireland in 1982; Italy v Bulgaria and USSR v Belgium in 1986; and Argentina v USSR in 1990....
(1973–1989) - Anders FriskAnders FriskAnders Frisk is an insurance agent by trade and a former football referee. Frisk chose to go into early retirement from refereeing due to pressure from death threats made against him and his family. These death threats were made by Chelsea fans because Frisk sent off Didier Drogba in the first...
(1991–2005) - Peter FröjdfeldtPeter FröjdfeldtPeter Fröjdfeldt is a top Swedish football referee. Originally a first division bandy player, he started refereeing in 1992 after his father-in-law asked him to referee a match in a minor league. He moved up to the highest Swedish league, the Allsvenskan in 1997, and obtained his FIFA badge in 2001...
(2001–2008) - Martin HanssonMartin HanssonMartin Hansson is a Swedish football referee. Hansson currently resides in Holmsjö. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2001....
(2001– ) - Martin IngvarssonMartin IngvarssonMartin Ingvarsson is a Swedish football referee. Ingvarsson currently resides in Hässleholm. He was a full international referee for FIFA between 1997 and 2010. He became a professional referee in 1984 and has been an Allsvenskan referee since 1993...
(1997– ) - Bo KarlssonBo KarlssonBo Jonas Hil Karlsson is a former football referee from Sweden. He is mostly known for refereeing one match at the 1994 FIFA World Cup...
- Ludvig KornerupLudvig KornerupChristian Ludvig Kornerup was a football referee and a pioneer in Swedish football. He was born in Denmark and lived in Scotland for a while before moving to Sweden in 1899. He then gained Swedish citizenship in 1905...
- Daniel StålhammarDaniel StålhammarDaniel Stålhammar is a Swedish football referee. Stålhammar currently resides in Landskrona. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2004. He became a professional referee in 1995 and has been an Allsvenskan referee since 2002...
(2004–) - Markus StrömbergssonMarkus StrömbergssonMarkus Strömbergsson is a Swedish football referee. Strömbergsson currently resides in Gävle. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2006. He became a professional referee in 1996 and has been an Allsvenskan referee since 2003. Strömbergsson has refereed 91 matches in...
(2006–) - Leif SundellLeif SundellLeif Sundell is a retired Swedish association football referee. Sundell refereed a total of 262 Allsvenskan games, the Swedish top tier in football, in 22 years. He also refereed 100 international games during his career; two of those were matches played during the 1996 UEFA European Football...
Switzerland
- Carlo Bertolini (1997– )
- Massimo BusaccaMassimo BusaccaMassimo Busacca is a Swiss former football referee. He lives in Monte Carasso, Ticino, near Bellinzona, and is also the proprietor of a business....
(1999–2011) - Claudio Circhetta (2005–)
- André DainaAndré DainaAndré Daina is a retired Swiss football referee. He is known for having refereed one match in the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. He also refereed one match in the 1984 UEFA European Football Championship in France. He refereed a European Cup semi-final leg in 1984 and the European Cup final in...
- Gottfried DienstGottfried DienstGottfried Dienst was a Swiss football referee who was born in Basle. He is possibly best known for being the referee in the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final, in which he awarded a controversial goal to England after consulting his Soviet linesman Tofik Bakhramov.At the time he was considered the best...
- Bruno GallerBruno GallerBruno Galler is a retired football referee from Switzerland. He is mostly known for supervising one match in the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain. He also refereed the UEFA Cup final in 1989 and the European Football Championship final in 1992.-References:*...
(1978–1992) - Jérôme Laperrière (2006–)
- Urs MeierUrs MeierUrs Meier is a retired, Swiss football referee, a grocer by trade who owns a brand of household appliances in Würenlos, Switzerland. From 1994 until 2004 he was an international FIFA referee...
- Serge MuhmenthalerSerge MuhmenthalerSerge Muhmenthaler is a retired Swiss football player and referee. He played as a midfielder and defender during the 1970s and 1980s...
- Kurt RöthlisbergerKurt RöthlisbergerKurt Röthlisberger is a retired football referee from Switzerland. He is mostly known for supervising five matches in the FIFA World Cup...
- Stephan Studer (2009–)
- Cyril Zimmermann (2007–)
- Jonas Guex
- Benjamin Mastai (2008-)
Syria
- Jamal Al SharifJamal Al SharifJamal Al Sharif . A football referee from Damascus, Syria. He is mostly known for supervising six matches in the FIFA World Cup...
- Muhsen BasmaMuhsen BasmaMuhsen Basma is a Syrian football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2003. He has refereed games at 2007 AFC Asian Cup, a semifinal of the AFC Champions League 2008 and qualifiers for 2006 FIFA World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup.-References:...
(2003–) - Ahmad Dellou (2005–)
- Abdulrahman Recho (2004–)
Tajikistan
- Khurshed Dadoboev (2006–)
- Ravshan Ishmatov (2006–)
- Rustam Kholov (2006–)
- Dilovar Orzuev (2005–)
Togo
- Kokou Atsoo (2003–)
- Kokou DjaoupeKokou DjaoupeKokou Djaoupe is a Togolese football referee, who has refereed 21 games in African competitions.He was selected to be one of the referees of the 2008 and 2010 African Cup of Nations....
(2001–) - Kokou Fagla (2003–)
- Kossi Sedjro (2003–)
- Komlan Sousou (2002–)
Trinidad and Tobago
- Neal Brizan (2002–)
- Geoffrey Hospedales (2008–)
- Ramesh RamdhanRamesh RamdhanRamesh Ramdhan is a football referee from Trinidad and Tobago, best known for supervising one match during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France.-References:*...
Tunisia
- Ali Bennaceur
- Kacem Bennaceur (2004–)
- Ali Bin NasserAli Bin NasserAli Bin Nasser is a former Tunisian football referee. His name is spelled as Ali Bennaceur in the official FIFA match reports....
- Mourad DaamiMourad DaamiMourad Daami in Monastir is a retired Tunisian football referee. He is known for supervising one match during the 2002 FIFA World Cup co hosted by South Korea and Japan.-References:...
(1998–2006) - Riadh Herzi (2005–)
- Neji JouiniNeji JouiniNeji Jouini is a former Tunisian football referee. He is known for having refereed three matches in the FIFA World Cup, one in 1990 and two in 1994. Currently, he is the head of the Referees Association of the Qatar Football Association....
- Yosr Saadallah (2005–)
- Aouaz Trabelsi (2005–)
Turkmenistan
- Charymurat Kurbanov (2003–)
- Berdimyrat Niyazdurdyev (2003–)
- Kakabay Seydov (2001–)
Uganda
- Denis Batte (2007–)
- Ali Kalyango (2004–)
- Fredrick Kayindi-Ngobi (2003–)
- Charles Masembe
- Muhmed Ssegonga (2002–)
Ukraine
- Vitaliy Godulyan (2001–)
- Igor Ishchenko (2001–)
- Oleh OriekhovOleh OriekhovOleh Oriekhov is a former Ukrainian football referee in the Ukrainian Premier League. He also officiated at international matches.-External links:*...
(2003–2010) - Andriy Shandor (2002–)
United Arab Emirates
- Fareed Al Marzouqi (2000–)
- Mohamed Al Saeedi (2001–)
- Khalid Al Senan (2005–)
- Ali Hamad Albadwawi (2005–)
- Mohamed Ali Aljunaibi (2005–)
- Ali BujsaimAli BujsaimAli Mohamed Bujsaim is a retired football referee from the United Arab Emirates, best known for supervising at three FIFA World Cups: 1994 , 1998 and 2002 .-References:*...
(1990–2004) - Mohamed Zarouni (2002–)
United States
- Arturo AngelesArturo AngelesArturo Angeles is a retired football referee from the United States, best known for supervising one match during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in his native country.-References:*...
(-) - Esfandiar BaharmastEsfandiar BaharmastEsfandiar Baharmast is a retired Iranian-American football referee best known for supervising two matches during the 1998 FIFA World Cup held in France....
- Charles CreightonCharles Creighton (referee)Charles Edward Creighton was an Irish-American soccer referee.Born in Northern Ireland, Creighton moved to the United States in his twenties. He appears to have begun refeering local soccer games almost immediately after arriving in the U.S. He was known as one of the best referees in the country...
(1926) - David GouldDavid GouldDavid L. Gould was a Scottish American soccer player, coach and referee. He coached the U.S. national team at the 1934 FIFA World Cup and is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame. He was born in Galston, Scotland-Player:Gould grew up playing soccer in Scotland before moving to the United...
(1926) - Brian HallBrian Hall (referee)Brian Hall is a former American soccer referee from northern California. He was a FIFA referee from 1992 until he retired in 2007 at the mandatory retirement age of 45. He refereed two games in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. He has also been named MLS Referee of the Year in 2003, 2005 2006, and 2007...
(1992–2006) - Michael KennedyMichael Kennedy (referee)Michael Kennedy is a soccer referee from the United States. He was a FIFA referee from 1999 to 2006, supervising several international matches during his career.-References:* * *...
(1999–2006) - Jair MarrufoJair MarrufoJair Marrufo is an American soccer referee. He has been a referee in Major League Soccer since 2002 and a FIFA referee since 2007. His father, Antonio Marrufo, was a FIFA referee from Mexico and served on the Mexican Referee Commission...
(2007– ) - Vincent MauroVincent MauroVincent Mauro is a retired American referee. He is best known for having refereed one match in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy.-References:*...
(-) - Arkadiusz Prus (2004– )
- Ricardo SalazarRicardo SalazarRicardo Salazar is a United States referee who currently referees in the MLS and International Matches. He became a full time referee in 2007.-MLS:...
(2005– ) - Kevin StottKevin StottKevin Stott is a soccer referee from the United States of America. He has been a FIFA referee since 1995. Stott was selected as a referee for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany....
(1995–2008) - Paul TamberinoPaul TamberinoPaul Tamberino is a retired American football midfielder and referee who officiated on the collegiate, professional and international levels. He was the 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 Major League Soccer Referee of the Year and is currently working for Major League Soccer.-Player:Tamberino grew up in...
( -2001) - Kevin TerryKevin TerryKevin Terry is a retired English-American soccer forward and referee who played professionally in the Major Indoor Soccer League, American Soccer League and United Soccer League. He spent ten seasons as a Major League Soccer and seven years as a FIFA official....
(1998–2004) - Ricardo ValenzuelaRicardo Valenzuela (referee)Ricardo Andres Valenzuela is a United States former football referee from Richmond, California, who officiated for the U.S. Soccer Federation in various leagues and competitions, as assigned. He was also a FIFA referee...
(-2005) - Terry VaughnTerry Vaughn (referee)Terry Vaughn is an American football referee who currently resides in Mount Vernon, Iowa. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2004....
(2004–) - George Lambie (1882–1965)
Uruguay
- Juan Daniel CardellinoJuan Daniel CardellinoJuan Daniel Cardellino de San Vicente was a football referee from Uruguay, who officiated at two FIFA World Cups: 1982 and 1990 .-References:*...
- Ernesto FilippiErnesto FilippiErnesto Filippi Cavani is a former Uruguayan football referee. He is known for supervising one match during the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States.-References:*...
- Jorge LarriondaJorge LarriondaJorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa is a FIFA football referee from Uruguay who has officiated at international matches since 1998. He is currently one of the world's top referees, having had the highest moment of his career during the 2006 FIFA World Cup, in which he officiated four matches,...
(1998– ) - Julio Matto
- Gustavo MéndezGustavo Méndez (referee)Gustavo Méndez is a football referee from Uruguay, best known for supervising two matches at the Copa América 2004 in Peru...
- Líber Prudente (1997–)
- Roberto SilveraRoberto SilveraRoberto Carlos Silvera Calcerrada is an Uruguayan football referee.He has been an International FIFA referee since 2003 and officiated several important fixtures since then which include the semifinals of Copa Libertadores in 2007 between Boca Juniors and Cúcuta Deportivo and again in 2008...
(2003–) - Dario Ubriaco (2008–)
- Martín VázquezMartín Vázquez (referee)Martín Emilio Vázquez Broquetas is an Uruguayan football referee. He has been a FIFA international referee since 2001. He lives in Montevideo. He has refereed games at the 2008 Olympics, Copa Libertadores and qualifiers for 2006 FIFA World Cup and 2010 FIFA World Cup.He was preselected as a...
(2001–)
Uzbekistan
- Vadim Agishev (2008–)
- Ravshan IrmatovRavshan IrmatovRavshan Sayfiddinovich Irmatov is an Uzbek football referee.-Biography and career:His father was also a referee, working in the Soviet Union competitions. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2003...
(2003–) - Marat Ismailov (2001–)
- Valentin Kovalenko (2002–)
- Vladislav Tseytlin (2002–)
Venezuela
- Candelario Andarcia (2005–)
- José Argote (2008–)
- Gustavo BrandGustavo BrandGustavo Alonso Brand is a Venezuelan football referee, best known for having supervised one match during the 2004 Copa América in Peru. He also refereed at the Copa Libertadores 2006 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification .-References:**...
- Mayker Gomez (2006–)
- Denis Duque Parra (2005–)
- Giovanni Perluzzo (2008–)
- Juan SotoJuan SotoJuan Ernesto Soto Arevalo is a Venezuelan football referee. Soto has been a FIFA international referee since 2005. He is a civil engineer by profession.-External links:*...
(2005–)
Wales
- Ron Bridges 1978–1989: Welsh FIFA List 1977–1987
- Keith BurgeKeith BurgeWilliam Keith Burge is a Welsh former football referee. He officiated in the English Football League and Premier League, and for FIFA. He hails from Tonypandy in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taff, Glamorgan...
1986–1999: Premier League 1993–1999; Welsh FIFA list 1989–1995 - Leo CallaghanLeo CallaghanLeo Callaghan was an association football referee in the English Football League. He was also a Welsh FIFA referee.-Career:...
1954–1971: Welsh FIFA List 1956–1970 - Keith CooperKeith CooperKeith Cooper is a Welsh former football referee in the English Football League and Premier League, and was also on the Welsh FIFA list. During his time on the List he was based in Pontypridd.-Career:...
1982–1996: Premier League 1993–1996; Welsh FIFA list 1985–1993 - Rodger GiffordRodger GiffordRodger Gifford is a Welsh former football referee in the English Football League, Premier League, and member of the Welsh FIFA List. During his time on the List he was based in Llanbradach in Mid Glamorgan. He currently works for the Football Association of Wales.-Career:Gifford became a Football...
1984–1996: Premier League 1992–1995; Welsh FIFA list −1993 - Mervyn Griffiths
- Huw JonesHuw JonesHuw Jones is a retired Welsh Anglican bishop who served as the Bishop of St. David's from 1996 to 2001.-Ministry:His first pastoral appointment was as a curate at Aberdare from 1959 to 1961, followed by the Vicar of Neath from 1961 to 1965, then the Vicar of Crynant from 1965 to 1969. His next...
FIFA List 2005– - Lorrie Jones 1966–1975: Welsh FIFA List 1972–1974
- Howard KingHoward King (referee)Howard King is a former football referee in the English Football League and Premier League. He also served on the Welsh FIFA List...
1980–1994: Welsh FIFA list - John LloydJohn Lloyd (referee)John Lloyd is a former referee in The Football League and Premier League and member of the Welsh FIFA List. He is one of only three referees who have made League appearances as a player.-Career:Lloyd figured in two matches as an outside-right for Wrexham between 1965 and 1967...
1985–1996: Premier League 1993–1994; Welsh FIFA List 1985–1993 - Gwyn Owen 1977–1982: Welsh FIFA List
- Tom Reynolds 1968–1979: Welsh FIFA List
- Ceri Richards FIFA List 1994–
- Francgon Roberts 1981–1990: Welsh FIFA List
- Clive ThomasClive ThomasClive Thomas is a Welsh former football referee, who operated in the English Football League and for FIFA during his career. He came from Treorchy in the Rhondda Valley.-Career:...
1966–1984: Welsh FIFA List 1968–1984 - Mark Whitby FIFA List 2003–
Zimbabwe
- Tendayi Bwanya (2003–)
- Christopher Manuel (2003–)
- Kenias Marange (1998–)
- Tabani Mnkantjo (2002–)
External links
- Official FIFA list of international referees
- Football League Handbooks, 1969-1990
- Gilbert Upton (2005) Football League and Premiership Referees 1888 to 2005, Soccerdata