François Letexier Named Best Referee of 2024
Added at: 26.12.24 09:25
Editor : Andriy Peti
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)
- François Letexier (France) – 129 points
- Slavko Vincic (Slovenia) – 86 points
- Daniele Orsato (Italy) – 74 points
- Clement Turpin (France) – 47 points
- Michael Oliver (England) – 42 points
- Felix Zwayer (Germany) – 41 points
- Szymon Marciniak (Poland) – 31 points
- Anthony Taylor (England) – 28 points
- Raphael Claus (Brazil) – 25 points
- 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.