Who is Victor Gomes, referee for Japan vs Spain FIFA World Cup 2022 game? Age, net worth, stats and more

Victor Gomes, the referee for the Spain vs Japan Group E game at the FIFA World Cup 2022, was trolled on social media for awarding a controversial goal. 

With Japan’s 2-1 win over Spain, Germany were knocked out of the tournament. 

Who is Victor Gomes?

Victor Gomes is a South African football referee. He is 39 years old. 

Gomes has been a PSL referee since 2008. He was voted the PSL Referee of the Season in 2012–13 and 2017–18. He has been doing the job internationally since 2011. 

The referee made headlines in 2018 when he rejected and reported an attempted bribe of over R 300 000. He officiated the 2019 and 2021 edition of Africa Cup of Nations. The 39-year-old also refereed the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Final between Senegal and Egypt.

Net worth:

Gomes’ net worth was estimated at $1m – $5m in 2021, celebsagewiki reports. 

Stats:

Victor Gomes has refereed in eight league games this season and given 26 yellow cards, two red cards and two penalty kicks. Las year, he officiated 24 league games. 

Gomes also refereed Australia vs France game in the ongoing World Cup, giving three yellow cards.