Michael Oliver (referee)

Michael Oliver (born 20 February 1985) is an English professional football referee from Ashington, Northumberland. His county FA is the Northumberland Football Association. He belongs to the Select Group of Referees in England and officiates primarily in the Premier League. He received his FIFA badge in 2012, allowing him to officiate in major international matches. Oliver was appointed to take charge of the final of the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup. Oliver was promoted to the UEFA Elite Group of Referees in 2018.

Michael Oliver
Oliver in 2014
Full name Michael Oliver
Born (1985-02-20) 20 February 1985
Ashington, Northumberland, England
Domestic
Years League Role
2003–2005 Northern League Referee
2005–2007 Football Conference Referee
2007– English Football League Referee
2010– Premier League Referee
International
Years League Role
2012– FIFA listed Referee
2018– UEFA Elite Referee
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