Szymon Marciniak
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Szymon Marciniak stands alone as the only Polish referee to officiate a FIFA World Cup final. His back-to-back IFFHS World's Best Referee awards in 2022 and 2023 place him among the elite officials of his era. He has refereed the two biggest matches in club and international football within a span of six months, a feat few referees achieve. His ability to handle high-pressure games with minimal controversy has earned him the trust of players, coaches, and governing bodies. Polish football fans celebrate him as a national icon, and his calm, consistent style continues to influence a new generation of referees.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
IFFHS World's Best Referee
Awarded for outstanding refereeing performance worldwide.
IFFHS World's Best Referee
Second consecutive win, cementing his status as top referee.
Key to the City of Płock
Awarded by his hometown in recognition of his achievements.
Rankings & Lists
IFFHS World's Best Referee
IFFHS World's Best Referee
Magazine Covers
Przegląd Sportowy
December 2022
World Cup Final Referee
Piłka Nożna
January 2023
Poland's Pride
World Soccer Magazine
June 2023
Champions League Final Referee
Records & Feats
Only Polish referee to officiate a FIFA World Cup final
Marciniak refereed the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, becoming the first and only Polish referee to do so.
Refereed both the World Cup final and Champions League final in consecutive seasons
He officiated the 2022 World Cup final and the 2023 Champions League final, a rare double achieved by few referees.