Mark Shield

Mark Shield
Full name Mark Alexander Shield
Born (1973-09-02) 2 September 1973 (age 51)
Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
Domestic
Years League Role
1995–2004 National Soccer League Referee
2005–2008 A-League Referee
International
Years League Role
1999–2008 FIFA listed Referee

Mark Shield (born 2 September 1973) is a former Australian soccer referee who officiated in the top tier of Australian soccer between 1995 and 2005. Shield was FIFA listed between 1999 and 2008, and was in control of matches at the 2002 and 2006 FIFA World Cup finals. He refereed the finals of the 2006 AFC Champions League and the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. After retiring, he served as national director of referees.