Eric Wattellier

Éric Wattellier, born on September 7, 1987 in Toulouges, France, is a football referee who has gained prominence in the French Ligue 1. At 37 years old, he has officiated numerous matches in the top tier of French football. 

In the 2024-2025 season, Wattellier has refereed notable games, such as the clash between AS Monaco and LOSC Lille on October 18, 2024, which ended goalless. In this match, he showed five yellow cards and one red, reflecting his willingness to sanction anti-regulatory behaviors when necessary. 

His refereeing style is characterized by a rigorous application of the rules, leading him to average around 3.7 yellow cards per game in the current season. This trend indicates his focus on maintaining control of the game and consistently penalizing infractions. 

In addition to his involvement in Ligue 1, Wattellier has refereed in European competitions, including qualification matches for the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Youth League, thus expanding his international experience.