The Best Referees in Football History

Givemesport reporters have compiled a list of the top referees in football history. The list includes three English referees and features two representatives from Italy, including the renowned Pierluigi Collina, who tops this ranking. Hungary is also represented by two referees in the rankings.

The top 10 referees in history according to Givemesport:

1. Pierluigi Collina (Italy)
2. Howard Webb (England)
3. Nicola Rizzoli (Italy)
4. Markus Merk (Germany)
5. Mark Clattenburg (England)
6. Kim Milton Nielsen (Denmark)
7. Mark Halsey (England)
8. Sándor Puhl (Hungary)
9. Viktor Kassai (Hungary)
10. Pedro Proença (Portugal)