DFB’s Efforts to Attract Young Referees
In the Year of the Referee, it is the goal of the German Football Association (DFB) to encourage more young people to become referees. Bundesliga referee Deniz Aytekin (44) is assisting the DFB in their campaign.
Stach and Petersen Take the Whistle
National team player Anton Stach (24, Mainz 05) and Nils Petersen (34, SC Freiburg) will officiate the Rheinhessen district league game between Nierstein and Mommenheim on Saturday at 3 p.m, with Aytekin’s guidance. Stach is excited for the role reversal and the responsibility it brings as a referee.
Stach’s Insights on Refereeing
Stach believes that players have a different perspective when it comes to assessing situations and ex-professionals could potentially help referees. He suggests integrating former players into the Cologne basement to bring additional opinions and assessments into decisions.
Aytekin’s Views on the Idea
Ex-Fifa referee Aytekin believes that the idea is theoretical but is open to all topics. He suggests that if a player has a concrete interest in becoming a referee, the DFB will be approachable.
