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My Take
What strikes me about Howard Webb is that he built a legendary career out of a thankless job. Referees only get noticed when something goes wrong, yet Webb reached the very top, officiating in the Premier League and for FIFA, and even earned an MBE. That takes a rare kind of composure and integrity. I admire people who excel at the unglamorous, essential roles that keep a sport honest. Standing 188 cm tall on the pitch, he commanded respect through fairness rather than fame. To me, Webb represents the quiet backbone of football, and I genuinely respect anyone who thrives under that much scrutiny.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Howard Webb
- Name (Japanese)
- ハワード・ウェブ
- Reading
- はわーど・うぇぶ
- Born
- July 14, 1971 (age 54)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Rotherham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football referee
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Rotherham College
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Howard Webb born?
Born July 14, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Howard Webb from?
Howard Webb is from Rotherham, United Kingdom.
What does Howard Webb do?
Howard Webb works as association football referee.
How tall is Howard Webb?
Howard Webb is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.