Slavko Vinčič
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
5
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Vinčič's career is marked by historic achievements. He became the first Slovenian referee to officiate a UEFA Europa League Final and a FIFA Club World Cup Final. In 2024, he was ranked the world's best referee by IFFHS, a first for a Slovenian official. He has also been a consistent presence at major tournaments, including two European Championships and a World Cup.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA World Cup Official
Officiated at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
UEFA European Championship Official
Officiated at UEFA Euro 2020 (held in 2021).
UEFA European Championship Official
Officiated at UEFA Euro 2024, including a semi-final.
UEFA Europa League Final Referee
Refereed the 2022 UEFA Europa League Final.
FIFA Club World Cup Final Referee
Refereed the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup Final.
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS World's Best Referee
IFFHS UEFA Confederation's Best Referee
Records & Feats
First Slovenian referee to officiate a UEFA Europa League Final
Vinčič became the first Slovenian to referee a UEFA Europa League Final in 2022.
First Slovenian referee to officiate a FIFA Club World Cup Final
He refereed the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup Final, a first for a Slovenian official.
First Slovenian referee named IFFHS World's Best Referee
In 2024, he became the first Slovenian to top the IFFHS world referee rankings.