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Roelof Luinge is one of the most iconic and successful referees in the history of Dutch football. With more than 845 professional matches officiated, extensive international experience, and a unique perspective on leadership, decision-making, and performance under pressure, he takes audiences behind the scenes of top-level sport.
His presentations are personal, humorous, and remarkably relatable.
Over the course of more than 25 years, Roelof Luinge built an impressive career as a referee in both Dutch and international football. He officiated more than 845 professional matches, refereed 94 international fixtures, and was named Dutch Referee of the Year three times, making him one of the most experienced and recognizable referees in Dutch football history.
What started as a chance substitution at his local football club developed into a career at the highest level of the sport, where he officiated countless top-flight matches, cup finals, and international fixtures. His retirement from professional football in 2010 was marked by a rare public substitution during the KNVB Cup Final between Feyenoord and AFC Ajax—an extraordinary moment for any referee.
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a speaker, Roelof takes audiences behind the scenes of life with the whistle. Through humorous anecdotes, remarkable encounters, and memorable experiences from his career, he offers a fascinating insight into what it means to make decisions under intense pressure. Themes such as leadership, communication, handling criticism, teamwork, and maintaining authority form the common thread throughout his presentations.
Alongside his career in football, Roelof also worked for many years within government and held various public service positions. This unique combination of elite sports experience, public responsibility, and practical expertise makes his presentations highly relevant and accessible to a broad audience.
Whether speaking for entrepreneurs, government organizations, sports clubs, or corporate events, Roelof Luinge captivates audiences with his distinctive blend of humor, self-reflection, practical experience, and valuable lessons learned from a career in which every decision was made under intense scrutiny.
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€ 750,-
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Artist responds normally within 4 hour
Artist responds normally within 4 hour.
