David Gantar
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David Gantar (born June 27, 1975) is a Canadian soccer referee for PRO from Edmonton, Alberta.[1] He has been a Canadian National Referee since 2004, and became a FIFA Referee in 2011. Gantar had a highly successful first year of international duty, officiating at three international tournaments — including one major tournament — and in the CONCACAF Champions League and 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualification.[2]
Full name | David John Gantar | ||
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Born |
(1975-06-27) June 27, 1975 (age 48) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada | ||
Other occupation | CFO and vice president of Stanley Construction Ltd. | ||
Domestic | |||
Years | League | Role | |
2015-2021 | Major League Soccer | Referee | |
2019–2021 | Canadian Premier League | Referee | |
International | |||
Years | League | Role | |
2011–2021 | FIFA listed | Referee |
On April 27, 2019, Gantar was the match official for the debut game in the Canadian Premier League
Outside refereeing, Gantar has an MBA from the University of Alberta and is the CFO and vice president of Stanley Construction Ltd.[3]
Gantar retired following the 2021 Season. His final match was the 2021 Canadian Championship Final.[4]