Björn Kuipers
Björn Kuipers (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbjʏrəŋ ˈkœypərs; ˈbjʏrn -]; born 28 March 1973) is a former Dutch football referee. He has been a FIFA listed referee from 2006 to 2021 and an UEFA Elite group referee from 2009 to 2021. He was assisted during international matches by Sander van Roekel and Erwin Zeinstra. A supermarket owner by occupation, Kuipers has officiated at two World Cups and three European Championship tournaments. It was announced on 29 July 2021 that Kuipers would be retiring from refereeing, officiating his final match between Ajax and PSV on 7 August in the 2021 Johan Cruyff Shield.
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Kuipers in Saint Petersburg during the 2018 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Born |
28 March 1973 Oldenzaal, Netherlands | ||
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| Other occupation | Supermarket owner | ||
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 2002–2021 | Eerste Divisie | Referee | |
| 2005–2021 | Eredivisie | Referee | |
| International | |||
| Years | League | Role | |
| 2006–2021 | FIFA listed | Referee | |
| 2009–2021 | UEFA Elite | Referee | |
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