David Gantar
![]() Gantar before a 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup match at MetLife Stadium | |||
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 |
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]
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]
Career
Gantar had a successful first year as a FIFA referee, attending three international tournaments. His year included appointment to the Gold Cup (the continental championship) ahead of fellow Canadian FIFA Referee Paul Ward. The appointment came despite Ward's seniority and experience; coupled with Gantar's inclusion on CONCACAF's Elite Referee List.[5]
Tournament | Date | Venue | Round | Team 1 | Result | Team 2 | ![]() | ![]() |
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CONCACAF U-20 Championship[6] | March 29 | ![]() | Group Stage | ![]() | 0 – 4 | ![]() | 2 | 1 |
CONCACAF U-20 Championship | April 8 | ![]() | Semi-Final | ![]() | 2 – 1 | ![]() | 5 | 0 |
CONCACAF Gold Cup[7] | June 10 | ![]() | Group Stage | ![]() | 1 – 7 | ![]() | 1 | 0 |
Pan American Games[8] | October 21 | ![]() | Group Stage | ![]() | 0 – 3 | ![]() | 5 | 0 |
Pan American Games[9] | October 23 | ![]() | Group Stage | ![]() | 1 – 1 | ![]() | 6 | 0 |
Card statistics
Season | G | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
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2010 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | 17 | 68 | 4 | 5 | 0.29 |
2012 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Statistics for all competitions, including domestic, CONCACAF and international friendlies/tournaments.
Honours
References
- ^ "PRO Referee Roster". PROreferees.com. Archived from the original on June 3, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
- ^ "2011 International Appointments". Canadian Soccer Association. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ "Dave Gantar Linkedin Profile". Retrieved January 19, 2012.
- ^ @CanadaSoccerEN (November 22, 2021). "Congratulations to Canada Soccer Referee Dave Gantar who refereed his final match today at the 2021 Canadian Championship Final. Happy retirement!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "CONCACAF Elite Referee Course held in Dallas". CONCACAF. Retrieved January 21, 2012.
- ^ "Referees ready for U-20 Championship".
- ^ "Gold Cup first-round referees announced".
- ^ "Men First Round Group B Match 5". Retrieved January 20, 2012.
- ^ "Men First Round Group A Match 9". Retrieved January 19, 2012.
External links
- Dave Gantar at the Professional Referee Organization (archive)
- David Gantar at WorldReferee.com
- Dave Gantar referee profile at Soccerway
- David Gantar referee profile at WorldFootball.net
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