Ma Ning
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Records
Ma Ning's career is marked by a series of historic firsts that have made him a trailblazer for Chinese football officiating. In 2024, he became the first Chinese referee to officiate an Asian Cup final, a feat that had never been achieved before. The following year, he was one of only 35 referees selected for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, making him the first Chinese official to participate in that tournament in 24 years.His crowning achievement came in 2026 when he officiated a match at the FIFA World Cup, becoming the first Chinese referee to do so. These accomplishments have not only elevated his own status but also brought pride to a nation that has long been absent from the World Cup stage. His selection for these elite tournaments is a testament to his skill and dedication, and he has become a symbol of Chinese representation in global football.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Chinese Referee at an Asian Cup Final
Officiated the Asian Cup final, a historic first for a Chinese referee.
First Chinese Official at the FIFA Club World Cup in 24 Years
Selected as one of 35 referees for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
First Chinese Referee to Officiate a World Cup Match
Officiated the Ecuador vs. Curaçao match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Records & Feats
First Chinese referee to officiate a World Cup match
Ma Ning became the first Chinese referee to officiate a match at the FIFA World Cup, doing so at the 2026 tournament in the United States.
First Chinese referee to officiate an Asian Cup final
In 2024, Ma Ning became the first Chinese referee to officiate an Asian Cup final, a landmark achievement for Chinese football officiating.