He is regarded as the best referee of all time.

He was known as one of the best referees in the country.

This is the standard process, meant to ensure only the best referees are in charge of the final few games.

His effort paid off when he emerged as one of the best referees.

Seven times he was included to Soviet best referees annual list.

Since then he has been elected five times as the best referee in Chile.

Last year I was one of the four best referees in the world.

At the time he was considered the best referee in the world.

He's probably one of the best referees in the league.

This award is given to the best referees of the year.