Jacek Granat

Jacek Granat, born on February 22, 1966, in Warszawa, Poland, is a retired Polish football referee. He began his career in refereeing in Poland before eventually being recognized as a FIFA referee in 1994, a title he held until his retirement in 2008.

Professional Career

Granat's refereeing career spanned over a decade and included officiating in several major European and international football tournaments. His tenure as a FIFA referee included participation in numerous UEFA Cup and Champions League matches, as well as in World Cup qualifiers and European Championship qualifiers.

Key Tournaments Officiated

• UEFA Cup (2003-2009): Granat was a regular official in the UEFA Cup, overseeing matches during various stages of the tournament from 2003 to 2009.
• Champions League (2002-2004): His role in the UEFA Champions League saw him refereeing in the group stages and qualifiers.
• European Championship Qualifiers (2002-2008): Granat officiated in the qualifiers for the European Championship.
• World Cup Qualifiers (2001-2006): Active in the World Cup qualifying rounds, overseeing matches that determined the teams participating in the 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
• Under-21 and Under-17 Tournaments: Granat's experience extended to youth football, where he refereed in Under-21 and Under-17 tournaments, including the 1997 U17 World Cup.

Granat's career as an international referee concluded in 2008, after which he retired from active officiating in football matches.