Szymon Marciniak is a former football player and international football referee since 2011, and since July 20, 2015, he has been a UEFA Elite referee. He regularly officiates matches in the Polish Ekstraklasa, Polish Cup, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, foreign league matches, national cup finals, and international matches. He holds the record for the most matches officiated in the top-tier Polish league.
Examples of speech topics:
- Goal setting: How to achieve set goals in life and career.
- Teamwork: The role of teamwork in achieving success.
- Motivation: How to maintain high levels of motivation in daily life.
- Leadership: Key qualities of a leader and how to effectively lead teams.
Szymon Marciniak is not only an acclaimed football referee but also an inspiring leader and coach. His extensive experience in officiating high-level matches and his commitment to developing young talent make him an exceptional expert in motivation and leadership. His talks are filled with practical advice and inspiring stories that motivate audiences to take action and achieve their goals
Szymon Marciniak has been the chief referee in numerous prestigious events, including:
• 2018 UEFA Super Cup between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid
• 2015 UEFA European Under-21 Championship in the Czech Republic, including the final match between Portugal and Sweden
• UEFA Euro 2016 in France
• 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup in South Korea, including the semifinal match between Colombia and Uruguay
• 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
• 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, including the final match between Argentina and France
• In 2022 and 2023, he was recognized as the best referee in the world by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS).
Outside his work on the pitch, Szymon Marciniak is actively involved in developing football refereeing in Poland. He conducts training sessions for young referees, supporting their growth and education. His dedication to nurturing young talents has made him a role model for many aspiring referees. Szymon Marciniak is fluent in three foreign languages and is a professional motivational and inspirational speaker.