Guillermo Cuadra Fernández

Guillermo Cuadra Fernández was born in Madrid on April 25, 1984, but his refereeing career led him to represent the Balearic Islands Referees Committee. His rise in the world of refereeing has been meteoric: in just seven years, he went from officiating matches in the Third Division to becoming an international referee.

Since his debut in La Liga on August 17, 2018, in a goalless draw between Girona and Valladolid, Cuadra Fernández has been making a name for himself in Spanish football. With a dialoguing refereeing style, he is one of the officials who try to maintain constant communication with the players, avoiding unnecessary confrontation and seeking to enforce the regulations judiciously.

Throughout his career, he has been in charge of high-tension matches, and as is customary in his profession, he has not escaped controversy. One of the most memorable matches he was involved in was the Villarreal-Betis on December 15, 2024. On that occasion, the expulsion of a Betis player sparked a storm of criticism, with the president of the Seville club describing his refereeing as "rudeness and insult to Betis fans." But that was not his only controversial decision. In October 2024, in a Getafe-Valencia match, his interpretation of several handballs inside the penalty area sparked intense debate on consistency in rule enforcement.

He has not only made his mark in Spanish football but also on the international stage. Since receiving his FIFA badge in 2020, he has been involved in European competitions and was also selected as a VAR assistant referee at the Tokyo Olympics. His experience and preparation are not limited to the field of play: apart from refereeing, he has worked as an English and physical education teacher, demonstrating his vocation for teaching and constant learning.