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Oliver Reitala

b. 1994

Finnish football referee

Association football referee
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About Oliver Reitala

Born 1994. Oliver Reitala is a Finnish association football referee.

Oliver Reitala (born 22 April 1994) is a Finnish football referee and a former player. Since 2023, Reitala is a FIFA-listed international referee.

He was named the Veikkausliiga Referee of the Year in 2022 and 2024.

Career Domestic Reitala debuted in Finnish top-tier Veikkausliiga in the 2018 season.

International In May 2023, Reitala was named a referee in the 2023 UEFA Euro U17 Championship final tournament. He was also a referee in the 2023–24 UEFA Youth League. In March 2024, Reitala was named a referee in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification matches. On 3 October 2024, Reitala debuted in the UEFA Conference League league phase, as he was named the referee of a match between Astana and TSC. His second UECL league phase match took place on 12 December 2024 between The New Saints and Panathinaikos.

Honours Veikkausliiga Referee of the Year: 2024 Football Association of Finland Referee of the Year: 2022 and 2024

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Important facts

Born
22 April 1994
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football referee
Nationality
Finland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Oliver Reitala?

Finnish football referee

When was Oliver Reitala born?

Oliver Reitala was born on 22 April 1994.

What is Oliver Reitala's occupation?

Oliver Reitala is an association football referee.

What nationality is Oliver Reitala?

Oliver Reitala is Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oliver Reitala

· Wikidata: Q124985723

· DBpedia: Oliver Reitala

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