Here is Look at 5 Football Players Who Became Referees
Isaac Darko
March 4, 2024 at 7:18 AM
It's uncommon to see former football players transition into refereeing roles.
While many referees have extensive education and no professional playing experience, some of the top officials worldwide started officiating without a background in professional soccer.
Nonetheless, there are a handful of ex-players who pursued refereeing after retiring from their playing careers.
Here are five notable examples.