Orel Grinfeld, born on August 21, 1981 in Kiryat Yam, Israel, is a 43-year-old Israeli football referee. He has been part of the FIFA international referees list since 2012.
Throughout his career, Grinfeld has officiated matches in high-level European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. In the 2018-2019 season, he made his debut in the Champions League group stage, refereeing the match between Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzeň.
He is considered a referee who enforces the rules firmly, maintaining control of the game and ensuring fair competition.
On November 16, 2024, during a UEFA Nations League match between Croatia and Scotland, after the expulsion of Petar Sucic for a second yellow card, Croatian captain Luka Modric strongly criticized Grinfeld, calling him