Born: 15 March 1989
Hometown: Messina, Sicily
Debut as referee: –
Serie A – debut: 7 February 2021 (at the age of
FIFA rankning: –
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Alberto Santoro is an Italian football referee who officiates in Serie A, Italy’s top football division. Born on April 18, 1989, in Messina, Italy, Santoro began his career in lower divisions and gradually worked his way up through the Italian refereeing system. He gained experience by officiating matches in Serie B, the second tier of Italian football, before making his debut in Serie A.
As a relatively young referee in the top division, Santoro is seen as a promising talent within the Italian officiating community. His career highlights include officiating high-stakes matches in both domestic leagues and cup competitions. He is known for his calm demeanor on the field, effective communication with players, and strict application of the rules.
Santoro’s rise reflects the Italian Football Federation’s efforts to develop and promote younger referees in the country’s football scene. He is part of a new generation of referees that includes officials like Giovanni Ayroldi and Livio Marinelli, all of whom aim to succeed veterans like Gianluca Rocchi and Daniele Orsato.
Though Santoro is primarily known for his refereeing, information about his personal life or other occupations is not widely available. He remains focused on his career in football officiating.