Bastian Dankert

I find Bastian Dankert genuinely admirable, and referees almost never get that from me. Born in Schwerin and based in Rostock, he climbed to FIFA status and a UEFA second-category ranking, which demands serious dedication. His is the job everyone loves to hate: ninety minutes of running, split-second judgments, abuse from players and crowds alike, all while keeping a match honestly intact. He is the invisible protagonist, an embodiment of German discipline and fairness. I have deep respect for that backstage craftsmanship, the people who make the spectacle possible while absorbing all the blame and none of the glory.

Name (English)

Bastian Dankert

Name (Japanese)

バスティアン・ダンケルト

Reading

ばすてぃあん・だんけると

Born

June 9, 1980 (age 46)

Zodiac / Chinese zodiac

Gemini / Monkey

Origin

Schwerin, Schwerin District, Germany

Occupation

association football referee

Motto

Private

• Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%80%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B1%E3%83%AB%E3%83%88

Tags

• Schwerin District
• association football referee

Last updated

2026-06-02

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