Szymon Marciniak

Szymon Marciniak
Marciniak at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Born (1981-01-07) 7 January 1981 (age 43)
Płock, Poland
Domestic
Years League Role
2009–present Ekstraklasa Referee
International
Years League Role
2011–present FIFA listed Referee

Szymon Marciniak (Polish: [ˈʂɨmɔn marˈt͡ɕiɲak]; born 7 January 1981) is a Polish football referee. He is considered one of the best rated international referees of his generation.[1][2] He has refereed the 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France, the 2018 UEFA Super Cup between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid,[3] and the 2023 UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan. In 2023 and 2024, he was named "The World's Best Referee" by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).[4][5]

  1. ^ "Ekstraklasa. Szymon Marciniak, czyli najlepszy sędzia też człowiek". Sport.pl. November 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Najlepsi polscy sędziowie – ranking. Od Mycia do Marciniaka". weszlo.com. 19 February 2021. Archived from the original on 15 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Who is referee for FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France". 15 December 2022. Archived from the original on 15 December 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Szymon Marciniak at the top!". iffhs.com. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  5. ^ "IFFHS MEN'S WORLD BEST REFEREE 2023". IFFHS. 3 January 2024. Archived from the original on 5 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.