Julian Weinberger, born on February 14, 1985, is an Austrian football referee with a distinguished career both nationally and internationally. He started his refereeing career at the age of 15 and, by March 2011, was already officiating matches in the Austrian 2nd League. His debut in the Austrian Bundesliga came in March 2015. Since 2018, he has been part of the FIFA referees list, allowing him to officiate in renowned European competitions.
In the 2024/2025 season, Weinberger has been active in various competitions. In the Austrian Bundesliga, he has refereed 8 matches, showing a total of 34 yellow cards and 2 red cards, and awarding 2 penalties. In the UEFA Europa League, he has officiated 2 matches, with 10 yellow cards and 1 penalty given. Additionally, he has been present in the UEFA Conference League and the UEFA Nations League.
A highlight in his recent career was on September 25, 2024, when he officiated the UEFA Europa League group stage match between RSC Anderlecht and Ferencváros, which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Belgian team. In that match, he showed 9 yellow cards and awarded a penalty.
Weinberger is known for his balanced refereeing style, combining firmness in applying the rules with effective communication with players. His experience and judgement have earned him respect in the football world.
In addition to his football career, Weinberger has worked as a police officer at the Vienna State Police Directorate since 2007, reaching the rank of district inspector.
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