François Letexier Named Best Referee of 2024

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François Letexier of France has been awarded the title of Best Football Referee of 2024 by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS). The 35-year-old claimed the honor decisively, leaving Slovenia's Slavko Vincic, who finished second, far behind in the rankings.

Top 10 Referees of 2024 (IFFHS)

  1. François Letexier (France) – 129 points
  2. Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) – 86 points
  3. Daniele Orsato (Italy) – 74 points
  4. Clement Turpin (France) – 47 points
  5. Michael Oliver (England) – 42 points
  6. Felix Zwayer (Germany) – 41 points
  7. Szymon Marciniak (Poland) – 31 points
  8. Anthony Taylor (England) – 28 points
  9. Raphael Claus (Brazil) – 25 points
  10. Wilton Sampaio (Brazil) – 13 points

Letexier's crowning achievement this year was officiating the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England, showcasing his exceptional skill in managing high-pressure games. Meanwhile, Vincic earned recognition for refereeing the UEFA Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.

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