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.