Who is Sandro Schärer? All there is to know about the Swiss officiating at EURO 2024

Sandro Schärer is a Swiss professional football referee who has been a full international for FIFA since 2015. Sandro Schärer was born on June 4, 1988, in Schübelbach, Switzerland.

As the Euro 2024 football championship unfolds, his name stands out among the officials. Although not widely recognized, this Swiss referee is determined to leave his mark on the tournament.

Family, Personal Life, and Facts: Parents, Wife, Children, and Height

Sandro Schärer is 36 years old as of 2024. After completing high school, he studied sports and geography at the University of Basel. Before becoming a referee, Sandro worked as a substitute teacher at various high schools and as a ski instructor.

He then trained as a referee in 2005 and began overseeing games in the Swiss Challenge League six years later at the age of 24. In 2005, Schärer embarked on his journey as a referee. He honed his skills and gradually climbed the ranks.

At the age of 24, Schärer began officiating games in the Swiss Challenge League, gaining practical experience. In 2013, he made his Super League debut during the match between FC Lausanne-Sport and FC Thun.

Schärer has been part of prestigious Uefa competitions, including the Champions League and Europa League. In 2023, he officiated Brighton’s Europa League match against AEK Athens.

In March 2024, Schärer took charge as Sporting Lisbon faced Atalanta. He was the central referee for the Inter vs Real Sociedad clash.

Schärer’s decision to become a referee stemmed from rebellion. As a player, he struggled with accepting referee decisions.
His father encouraged him to channel his passion constructively.

At 15, Schärer refereed his first game. During one season, he played and refereed for the B juniors simultaneously. Schärer has also embraced the role of Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Introduced in the Swiss Super League in 2019/20, VAR has been a game-changer.

Schärer appreciates both roles. As a VAR, he steps back, intervening only for clear, game-relevant errors. The tournament in Germany will feature VAR, enhancing accuracy.

Twelve tracking cameras will scrutinize player positions, and 3D animations will grace stadium screens. Details about his family, personal life, height remain private.

Salary and Net Worth

Details regarding Schärer’s salary, and net worth remain private.