Meet the Elite Mentors of IberCup Estoril 2026
Former FIFA officials, UEFA observers, and international referee leaders guiding one of Europe’s premier development tournaments
A Premier Stage for Referee Development
At IberCup Estoril, international referees experience one of Europe’s premier officiating platforms, where elite mentorship, high-level appointments, and competitive international football create exceptional opportunities for technical growth.
130
International Referees
Selected from across the Referee Abroad international network.
27
cOUNTRIES
A truly global referee group sharing cultures, styles, and experiences.
15+
Elite Mentors
Elite officials providing feedback, guidance, and technical development.
1000s+
years
International Referees Developed, Many Reaching FIFA Levels
Peter Fröjdfeldt 🇸🇪
Former FIFA Referee | UEFA Cup Final Official | Elite Observer
A former FIFA referee and UEFA Cup Final official, Peter Frojdfeldt also served as fourth official in the final of EURO 2008 and now contributes globally as a UEFA and MLS referee observer.
Leif Lindberg 🇸🇪
World Cup Final AR | EURO Final AR | UEFA Core Coach
The only assistant referee to officiate both a FIFA World Cup Final and UEFA European Championship Final, Leif Lindberg remains a distinguished UEFA Core coach and elite referee mentor.
Roger East 🇬🇧
EX PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREE i EX FIFA AR i REFEREE COACH
A former Premier League referee and FIFA-listed assistant referee, Roger East officiated major English football fixtures including the FA Cup Final and Community Shield before becoming a respected mentor.
Livio Bazzoli 🇮🇹
Former FIFA Referee | Serie A Elite Official | UEFA Observer
A former FIFA referee with 125 Serie A matches and major domestic finals, Livio Bazzoli later became a UEFA observer and senior Italian referee leader.
Marcel Savaniu 🇷🇴
Former FIFA AR | Vice President, Romanian RefereeS
Former FIFA Assistant Referee with over 60 international appointments, including FIFA World Cup qualification matches, now serving as Vice President of Romania’s Referee Committee.
Lizzy van der Helm 🇳🇱
FIFA Referee | UEFA Women’s Champions League Official
A FIFA-listed Dutch referee, Lizzy van der Helm officiates at the highest levels of women’s football, including the UEFA Women’s Champions League and Dutch Eredivisie Women.
Hiroshi Yamauchi 🇯🇵
Former FIFA Assistant Referee | FIFA World Cup Official
A former renowed FIFA AR, Yamauchi officiated at elite competitions including the FIFA World Cup, Olympic Games, AFC Asian Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, and now supports referee development as an AFC observer and international mentor.
Sebahattin Şahin 🇹🇷
Former Turkish Super Lig Referee | TFF Referee Committee Member | Referee Educator
A former Turkish Super Lig referee, Sebahattin Şahin later became a member of the Turkish Football Federation’s Central Referee Committee, playing a key role in referee education, training, and the development of match officials in Turkey.
And Many More...
Beyond our headline mentor team, IberCup Estoril 2026 will welcome additional observers, referee coaches and referee leaders from several countries. Together, they will contribute to appointments, coaching, assessment and referee development activities throughout the tournament, ensuring participants benefit from a truly international learning environment.