Simone Sozza

Simone Sozza, born in 1987 in Milan, is an Italian referee who debuted in Serie A in 2020 and has established himself as one of the most promising in the country. He has officiated key matches such as the Italian Super Cup 2025, where AC Milan defeated Inter 3-2, and international encounters like the UEFA Europa League.

With a balanced and communicative style, Sozza maintains control without resorting to excessive penalties. In the 2024/2025 season, he showed 100 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and awarded 10 penalties in 21 matches, standing out for his management of intense matches.

A standout moment was his refereeing in the UEFA Nations League 2024, in the Serbia 2-0 Switzerland match, where he handled the rivalry by showing 5 yellow cards and awarding a penalty. His performance was praised for his composure in a tense match.

Although he has faced criticism, such as his appointment for the Spain-Cyprus match in 2023 due to his limited international experience, Sozza has proven to be a rising figure in European refereeing.